Empowering CISOs: Fortifying Cyber Resilience in Today's Threat Landscape and Beyond
CISO Dinner
VISIONARIES
Emmanuel Tzingakis
Regional Technical Lead Africa
Trend Micro
Sithembile Songo
Group Head of Information Security
Eskom Holdings
About Me
Ms. Sithembile Songo holds a Master of Science in Information Security from the University of London and cyber security professional certifications. She is a Chief Information Security Officer, CISO, heading the information security pillar at the state-owned energy entity, which produce 95% of South Africa’s electricity. Her strategic role primarily focuses on protecting the national critical infrastructure from potential cyber-attacks and ensure that cyber security issues do not contribute to the organizational challenges.
She has been specializing in information security for more than 20 years now and her experience is augmented by several leadership roles in both public and private sectors, including Financial, Telecom, Public Sector, Consulting firm, Energy sector and other State-owned entities. She
Sithembile is also a mentor, international speaker and serving as an advisory board member. She is passionate about cybersecurity and enabling organisations to achieve their business objectives in a secure manner to fulfil their mandates. Besides her extensive experience in other information/cyber security domains, she has also played a pivotal role in defining and implementing robust information security strategies to protect organisations against the increased attack surface, in support of the swift digital migration initiatives and hybrid mode of working, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Francis Mwangi
Group Head of IT Security & Infrastructure
Platcorp Group
About Me
A Technology Executive with over 10 years of experience in delivering enterprise-wide projects within scope, on time, and on budget while cutting costs, spearheading ROI-focused projects, and bridging the gap between business and technology to realize essential integration.
Francis has done all these and much more under a variety of professional hats- working as Head of IT, System Support Engineer, and IT Administrator.
He has led the development, deployment, and integration of IT systems and solutions, owning the full system and project management cycle- from requirements gathering to concept development, implementation, and deployment to propel changes, system, and operational efficiency.
Additionally, he has been instrumental in network security, IT procurement, WIFI implementation and administration, P&L oversight and resource planning, as well as technical end-user support to elevate and enhance user experience.
With strengths in big picture thinking, analysis, and interpersonal communication, his expertise includes:
IT Project Management; Process Improvements; Business-Centric IT Leadership; IT Security & Compliance; Infrastructure Management; Business Continuity; Network Re-engineering!
Manthisana Mosese
Head of IT, Africa
Philips
About Me
Manthi is a seasoned IT professional with over 18 years experience in successfully leading and
implementing global and local IT /Digital Transformation programmes. She is currently an IT Business
Partner for Middle East, Turkey and Africa and her primary responsibility in this role is to develop
strategic partnerships with business stakeholders, delivery partners, and colleagues in order to deliver IT
solutions that support business strategy.
Manthi grew up in Soweto and comes from a large family of academics. A natural teacher Manthi's
journey into the IT realm was serendipitous. Beginning her career as a network specialist, she swiftly
transitioned into roles as a SAP consultant and functional lead in HR. It was during this time that Manthi
discovered her innate talent and passion for people development and diversity, particularly through her
leadership in IT and support of HR functions.
Her passions include travelling, especially within and outside Africa. She is an avid reader and aspiring
art collector and she is actively involved in teaching and mentorship activities outside work.
In addition to her role in IT, Manthi serves as an Employment Equity Manager, an executive board
member, a Trustee in an NGO and a member of the Advisory Board of the Department of Information
and Knowledge Management at a University in Johannesburg.
Sara Banda
IT Security Manager
Webber Wentzel
Dido Wa Kalonji
CIO
FNB South Africa
Emmanuel Tzingakis
Regional Technical Lead Africa
Trend Micro
Sara Banda
IT Security Manager
Webber Wentzel
Dido Wa Kalonji
CIO
FNB South Africa
EVENT DETAILS
March 5, 2024
Agenda
5:30 PM-9:00 PM
Empowering CISOs: Fortifying Cyber Resilience in Today's Threat Landscape and Beyond
In the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity, CISOs face escalating challenges posed by relentless cyber threats. This abstract outlines an upcoming event tailored specifically for CISOs, aimed at providing invaluable insights and strategies to bolster organizational defenses. Attendees will delve into advanced risk assessment methodologies, proactive security measures, and the transformative mindset shifts necessary to construct resilient security frameworks. Key areas of focus include leveraging risk scoring to anticipate and preempt attacks, optimizing security operations for heightened visibility, and integrating diverse security solutions into a cohesive platform. With a dedication to empowering CISOs with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate today's complex threat landscape, this event promises to be a cornerstone in fortifying cyber resilience for CISOs and their organizations.
Panelists
Speaker
Emmanuel Tzingakis
Regional Technical Lead Africa
Trend Micro
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