Cyber Security Leaders Unite at South Africa Summit 2026
South Africa’s rapid digital expansion is reshaping how organizations operate, connect, and scale. As a result, cybersecurity now sits at the forefront of national and enterprise priorities. While cloud adoption and data-driven services continue to accelerate, connected technologies are transforming every sector. Consequently, organizations must safeguard digital assets, infrastructure, and trust as a strategic imperative rather than a technical afterthought.
The 29th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026 will serve as a premier executive forum focused on strengthening cyber resilience across the region. Moreover, the summit will bring together 200+ C-level executives, CISOs, security leaders, and technology decision-makers. Together, they will address the evolving threat landscape and the growing complexity of securing modern digital ecosystems.
Through focused discussions on AI-driven security, cloud and identity protection, threat intelligence, automation, blockchain, IoT security, and regulatory compliance, the summit will deliver actionable strategies and real-world insights. In addition, participants will gain collaborative opportunities to build resilient, future-ready security frameworks. Ultimately, these frameworks will support sustainable digital growth.
Case Study: Advancing Enterprise Cyber Resilience
A major South African telecommunications enterprise undertook a comprehensive cybersecurity transformation to secure its expanding digital infrastructure and customer ecosystem. As millions of users relied on its platforms, the organization faced growing exposure to ransomware, phishing, and network-based attacks. At the same time, it needed to meet stringent regulatory and data protection requirements.
To mitigate these risks, the enterprise adopted a zero-trust security architecture across its IT and network environments. As a result, it enabled continuous verification of users, devices, and applications. Furthermore, the organization strengthened cloud security through centralized identity and access management, secure APIs, and enhanced visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
AI-driven threat detection and real-time monitoring improved the company’s ability to identify anomalies and respond proactively to incidents. In turn, security automation reduced response times and minimized operational risk. It also strengthened business continuity. Meanwhile, targeted upskilling initiatives enhanced internal capabilities in security operations, threat intelligence, cloud security, and compliance.
This transformation highlights the importance of cyber resilience in safeguarding digital trust and operational stability. Therefore, these priorities will take center stage at the 29th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026. There, security leaders will convene to address emerging risks and share best practices.
Event Overview and Key Highlights
The 29th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026 stands as the country’s premier executive-level forum dedicated to enterprise cyber resilience. Once again, 200+ C-level executives, CISOs, security leaders, and technology decision-makers will gather to examine the evolving cybersecurity landscape. In particular, they will explore the complexity of securing modern digital environments.
Through in-depth discussions on AI-driven security, cloud and identity protection, threat intelligence, blockchain and IoT security, automation, and regulatory compliance, the summit will provide strategic insights and practical frameworks. As a result, attendees will gain real-world approaches to safeguarding critical infrastructure and ensuring business continuity.
Date: 12th March 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Venue: Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, South Africa
The Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026 is supported by the ISC2 Gauteng Chapter and the Cloud Security Alliance. Consequently, the event reinforces its commitment to advancing cybersecurity excellence, professional development, and collaborative security practices across South Africa’s digital ecosystem.
Meet the Visionaries:
The 29th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026 will feature leading cybersecurity and technology experts who will share insights on cyber resilience, risk management, digital trust, and enterprise security. Below are some of the distinguished advisory board members and speakers joining the summit, alongside other respected industry voices:
Advisory Board-
● Julian Ankiah
Chief Information Security Officer
MultiChoice Group
● Fundi Rarane
VP: Cyber Security – Business Engagement Lead
Absa Group
Speakers-
● Dr. Denisha Jairam-Owthar
Group Chief Information Officer
Council for Medical Schemes
● Jongikhaya Stuurman
Chief Information Officer
PetroSA
● Meshack Ndwandwe
Chief Information Officer
First National Bank South Africa
● Tumelo Zwane
Chief Information Officer
Special Investigating Unit
● Emily Manganyi
Chief Information Security Officer
JSE
Key Topics to Be Covered:
Attendees will explore South Africa’s most pressing cybersecurity priorities. Specifically, discussions will include:
● AI & National Cyber Defense: Using AI to strengthen threat intelligence, public-sector readiness, and public–private collaboration while addressing data governance and digital sovereignty.
● AI as Threat vs. AI as Shield: SOC automation, AI-driven attacks, ethical deployment, and strategic guidance for CISOs navigating emerging risks.
● Cyber Risk & Critical Infrastructure: Securing OT–IT environments, lessons from recent infrastructure breaches, and coordinated incident response.
● Cloud, Sovereignty & Compliance: Navigating POPIA, cross-border data risks, sovereign cloud models, and emerging AI regulations.
● Secure Innovation: Embedding security by design across DevOps, CI/CD, and fast-paced digital environments.
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