With the rollout of 5G in Kenya, cyber criminals have got a new turf to exploit. As a country that’s adept at digital financial services, hacking attacks on its financial systems surged to 444 million by June 2022.
Even the National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team Coordination Center (KE-CIRT/CC) detected 143,040,599 cyber threat events during July to September 2021 which was a 268.883% increase from the 38,776,699 threat events detected in the previous period, April – June 2021.
In the quest to mitigate the emerging threat landscape, the Government of Kenya also launched the National Cybersecurity Strategy in 2022 with an objective to bring a more supportive regulatory framework for cybersecurity.
To facilitate robust collaborations between the public & private sectors, all the while featuring the best-in-class cybersecurity experts, Tradepass is hosting CyFrica in Nairobi, Kenya on 18 – 19 July 2023.
The event will attract 600+ pre-qualified cybersecurity experts including the Heads of Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Forensics and Cyber Law from the leading public and private enterprises across the country.
Why Kenya
46,069,525
Malware threat events during October to December 2020
33M
Cyberattacks during H1 2021
92%
Banks identifying cyber risks as one of the top 3 innovation related risks
31M+
Malware attacks in H1 2021
143,040,599
Cyber threat events during July to September 2021
CONFERENCE
Presenting the top inspiring names from the industry at the main stage to share crucial intelligence on the most pressing topics, which gets further enriched by a Q&A session.
It showcases thought leadership and cutting-edge knowledge for the growth of the entire business community. A perfect platform that projects the pulse of the industry.
EXHIBITION
Enabling the organisations to showcase their best to the many pre-qualified delegates at the event in real-time. The provision of using technology just adds on to the whole demonstration and helps in driving more leads from the top companies across the industry.
It’s specifically tailored for the organisations to get in the eyes of the region’s biggest stakeholders and uplift their overall brand image.
AFTER HOURS
An exclusive session for more networking exposure, allowing attendees to break the ice with some spirit-lifting humour, while enabling them to unwind and rub shoulders against industry peers, thought leaders, and potential customers.
Allowing networking interactions to happen in a more relaxed and honest way, where receiving direct feedbacks is a given phenomenon.
Defending Kenya’s Cybersecurity Strategy for a Safe Digital Footprint
Boosting Cyber Capacity Building to Strengthen Cyber Ecosystem
Security at the Intersection of IOT and 5G
Advocating Inclusivity in the Battle of Secure Cyberspace
Future of Cybersecurity Security Consolidation One Roof Solution
Protecting the Critical Pocket Device from Data Thefts
Shielding Digital Identity Ecosystem in Kenya to Boost National Economy
Multi-Vector Attack Fortifying Security Edges of a Growing Digital Landscape
Past Speakers
Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola (AhA), a global Cybersecurity resource is ranked #1 in the 2020 IFSEC Global Cybersecurity professionals influencers and thought leaders list; he is concurrently the Chair, African Union Cyber Security Expert Group (AUCSEG)
ABDUL-HAKEEM AJIJOLA
Chair
African Union Cyber Security Expert Group
Mr. Timothy Were is currently Deputy Director at the State Department of ICT and Innovation in Kenya’s Ministry of ICT, Youth and Innovation. He has lately been involved in public service delivery systems and fibre infrastructure rollout, consolidated ICT procurement, and the legal framework for critical infrastructure protection, cyber security among others.
TIMOTHY WERE
Deputy Director
Ministry Of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs, Kenya
A transformational technology leader with an accomplished business innovations, levering on Enterprise Risk, Information Systems Security Strategies, Business Continuity Program (BCP/M) to accelerate business growth and provide competitive advantage for Operational excellence and Return on Investments. Expertise in Secure Converged Infrastructure Deployment, Cybersecurity and Forensics.
PHILIP IRODE
Deputy Director Information Security
ICT Authority, Kenya
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Dr KATHERINE GETAO
Retired Public Servant & Former CEO
ICT Authority, Kenya
He believes in continuous learning and applying the knowledge/skills our resourceful mind carries into practice and adding meaning values to customers, colleagues, and society. He is currently Director General of Information Network Security Administration (INSA).
H.E. SOLOMON SOKA
Deputy Director General
Information Network Security Administration (INSA)
He is passionate about delivering business value through technology. His current focus is on protecting the organisation against the risk of cyber breaches as a key enabler of the business strategy.
ISHAAQ JACOBS
Chief Cyber Security Officer
Sasol
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VIJAY BABBAR
Senior Channel Manager MEA
Gigamon
Extensive experience in information security, risk management, audit, compliance, strategy, IT and general management, at both tactical and strategic Board level.
THELMA KGANAKGA
Group CISO
Equity Bank (K) Limited
Martin has over 25 years of experience working on ICT deployment, innovation, research and development, policy, regulation, and legislation. Prior to joining the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) to lead the Africa Union (AU)-GFCE Collaboration Project, he was Head of Technical Support & Consultancy (TSC) at the Commonwealth Telecommunication Organisation (CTO) in the UK for the last 7 years.
CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, CSOs, CDO, Heads of IT & Information Security
32%
Chief Digital Officers, Heads of Digital Transformation
26%
Heads of Data & Analytics, Privacy, Cyber Law & Forensics
17%
Heads of Risk, Compliance & Fraud, Cyber Defense, Data & Analytics
12%
Heads of DevOps, IT Network Administrators, Tech Evangelists
10%
Others
3%
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