Welcome to

Cape Town
22nd May 2025
Nasdak Rooftop Venue, Cape Town
Agenda
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome from host
Aki Anastasiou, Technology Journalist & Broadcaster
Positive change impacting the Cyber Security ecosystem
Stephen Osler, Regional Commercial Director, Nclose - an Integrity360 company
Solving the Human + Cyber Equation +Deepfakes
Organisations must rethink the delicate balance between human expertise and technological capabilities. In this session, Integrity360’s CTO Richard Ford and Director of Product Management Brian Martin will deliver an immersive exploration of the critical factors shaping today’s security environment. Opening with forward-looking insights inspired by the latest industry trends, we’ll answer the question: Human + Cyber = What?
Richard Ford, CTO, Integrity360
XDR we ready for AI: Leveraging XDR & AI for a proactive cyber defense
Can AI-driven tools like Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM ) truly deliver on their promise? This panel will unpack the reality behind the buzz, exploring how CTEM, XDR and AI are transforming incident response. Understand how XDR integrates tools and data into a unified platform, reducing reliance on SIEM, supporting analysts, and enabling proactive threat responses.
Nick Brownrigg, Director of Solutions Architecture, Integrity360
Martin Potgieter, Regional CTO, Nclose a company of Integrity360
Taryn Woods, Senior Sales Team Leader Africa, Darktrace
Neale De Vries, System Administrato, Vinimark
Pieter Van Wyk, Cyber Security Manager, NinetyOne
Comfort Break
GenAI is Watching - Who's Watching GenAI? Securing Data in the Age of GenAI with Netskope
From data leakage and regulatory non-compliance to shadow AI usage and insider threats, the rise of GenAI introduces new challenges that traditional security frameworks struggle to address. In this session, we explore the critical question: Who is watching AI, and how can businesses ensure that their sensitive data remains secure?
With Netskope, enterprises can safely adopt GenAI while enforcing compliance, preventing unauthorised data exposure, and mitigating risks.
Join us as we dive into:
- The hidden risks of GenAI applications
- How Netskope safeguards data and ensures regulatory compliance for Gen AI tools
- Real-world examples of GenAI-related data security breaches—and how they could have been prevented.
- Best practices for governing AI usage
Steve Foster, Solutions Engineering Manager MEA, Netskope
CyberFire Client case study
Join us as we explore how RCS Group strengthened its cyber resilience with Integrity360's CyberFire MDR Service.
Martin Potgieter, Regional CTO, Nclose a company of Integrity360
Quinton Cloete, Chief Information Security Officer, RCS Group
AI-Powered Security Awareness and Phishing Training
Phishing and social engineering remain the #1 cyber threat facing organisations today, with 68% of all data breaches attributable to human error. Discover how KnowBe4's industry-leading human risk management platform leverages advanced AI to shield your organisation from increasingly sophisticated social engineering attacks, transforming your employees from your greatest vulnerability into your strongest security asset.
Daniel Chong, Account Manager (SMB/MM), KnowBe4
Lunch Break
Safeguard Africa's Digital Transformation in the Age of Intelligent Threats
Ahmed Ehlayel, Identity Architect , SentinelOne
Integrity360 - PCI Compliance-as-a-Service: Reducing the Attack Surface and Simplifying Compliance
This session explores how a holistic “Compliance as a Service” (CaaS) model helps organizations tackle evolving PCI DSS v4.0 requirements and protect against AI-driven threats. We will examine the dual approach of fortifying infrastructure and addressing the human element—ultimately reducing the attack surface, unifying technology stacks, consolidating providers and freeing up internal resources for growth and innovation. Participants will learn how CaaS streamlines compliance, improves security outcomes, and transforms PCI obligations into a proactive, strategic advantage.
Martin Petrov, CTO - PCI
Beyond Identity
This presentation focuses on the evolving landscape of identity security and the challenges posed by new technologies and environments.
Graham Du Preez, Sr Enterprise Account Executive Africa, CyberArk
Refreshment Break
Optimise, consolidate, communicate: Smart strategies for doing more with less
In a time of tight budgets and rising cyber threats, how can organisations optimise their technology and people for what truly matters? This panel explores how to streamline security operations, consolidate vendors, and leverage cloud technologies for smarter, more effective defence. Learn how to align teams, optimise investments, and communicate a clear vision—ensuring security efforts deliver maximum impact with minimal waste.
Richard Ford, CTO, Integrity360
Carlo Bolzonello, Sr. Manager Solutions Engineer, Trellix
Riasha Swartz, IT Cyber Security Manager, Clicks
Jasper vd Westhuizen, Cyber Intelligence Manager at Shoprite.
Duncan Rae, Chief Information Security Officer, Pepkor
Conference wrap up
Guest Speaker: John Smit
John Smit, Former Springbok Rugby Captain
Networking Drinks
The Venue
Nasdak Rooftop Venue, Media24, 40 Heerengracht St, Cape Town, 8001
+27656090236
Events & sponsor staff


Jessica Hayward
Director of Marketing
