{"id":20921,"date":"2025-04-01T16:44:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T09:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=20921"},"modified":"2025-04-01T16:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T09:44:12","slug":"bfsi-security-summit-2025-to-address-rising-cybersecurity-threats-in-africas-financial-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=20921","title":{"rendered":"BFSI Security Summit 2025 to Address Rising Cybersecurity Threats in Africa\u2019s Financial Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> &#8211; 1 April 2025 &#8211; The  <strong>BFSI Security Summit 2025<\/strong> is set to take place on  <strong>May 7, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Gautrain, Sandton, Johannesburg<\/strong>, bringing together leading cybersecurity experts, IT decision-makers, and industry pioneers to tackle the growing cyber risks facing  <strong>Africa&#8217;s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p> Cybersecurity remains a top concern for financial institutions in Africa. In 2024, the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailystar.net\/tech-startup\/news\/hackers-steal-17-million-ugandas-central-bank-3763836\"><b>Bank of Uganda<\/b> fell victim<\/a> to an offshore hacking group known as &#8220;Waste,&#8221; resulting in the theft of approximately  <strong>$16.8 million<\/strong>. Additionally,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techzim.co.zw\/2024\/08\/zb-financial-holdings-hacked-for-ransom-customer-operations-data-leaked-to-the-internet\/\"><b>ZB Financial Holdings<\/b> in Zimbabwe experienced a ransomware attack<\/a> in July 2024, leading to significant data leaks affecting customer and operational information. More recently, in  <strong>South Africa<\/strong>,  <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyinvestor.com\/banking\/68623\/standard-bank-confirms-data-breach-of-confidential-client-information\/\">Standard Bank confirmed that it experienced a data breach<\/a> that involved limited personal and financial information. These incidents underscore the urgent need for robust cybersecurity strategies within the BFSI sector. <\/p>\n<p> <strong>Reasons for attendance<\/strong> <br \/> The BFSI Security Summit is the  <strong>premier<\/strong> platform for  <strong>CISOs, CIOs, IT directors, and cybersecurity leaders<\/strong> to explore the latest strategies and technologies to secure Africa&#8217;s financial landscape.  <strong>Key topics on the agenda include:<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <strong>Ransomware and Data Breaches:<\/strong> Strengthening cybersecurity resilience in banking and insurance.   <\/li>\n<li>     <strong>Securing Emerging Tech:<\/strong> Mitigating risks in AI, blockchain, and cloud adoption.   <\/li>\n<li>     <strong>Data Privacy and Compliance:<\/strong> Navigating Africa&#8217;s evolving regulatory landscape.   <\/li>\n<li>     <strong>Incident Response in BFSI:<\/strong> Best practices in breach management and risk mitigation.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> &#8220;Cybercrime is evolving at an alarming rate, and financial institutions in Africa are prime targets. The BFSI Security Summit will provide a crucial platform for industry leaders to collaborate, share insights, and implement strategies to safeguard their organizations,&#8221; says  <strong>Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p> <strong>Sponsorship &amp; Exhibitors<\/strong> <br \/> The summit offers a  <strong>unique opportunity for cybersecurity solution providers, fintech innovators, and IT security firms<\/strong> to showcase their expertise and connect with key decision-makers. Sponsors will benefit from  <strong>high-impact brand visibility, lead generation, and networking with top BFSI executives<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p> <b> How to Get Involved <\/b>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <strong>To attend:<\/strong> Register here:      <a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/event\/event\/bfsi-security-summit\/#register\">BFSI Security Summit Registration<\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>     <strong>To sponsor or exhibit:<\/strong> Download the sponsorship brochure:      <a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/event\/bfsi-security-sponsorship\/\">Sponsorship Opportunities<\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>     T<strong>o speak at the event:<\/strong> Apply here:      <a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/event\/publisec2023-become-a-speaker\/\">Become a Speaker<\/a>   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> For media inquiries, sponsorship, or speaking opportunities, contact  <strong>events@itnewsafrica.com<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p> <strong>Join us in shaping the future of BFSI cybersecurity in Africa!<\/strong> <br \/>Hashtag: #ITNewsAfrica<\/p>\n<p>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/track.media-outreach.com\/index.php\/WebView\/371906\/118699\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> &#8211; 1 April 2025 &#8211; The  <strong>BFSI Security Summit 2025<\/strong> is set to take place on  <strong>May 7, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Gautrain, Sandton, Johannesburg<\/strong>, bringing together leading cybersecurity experts, IT decision-makers, and industry pioneers to tackle the growing cyber risks facing  <strong>Africa&#8217;s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p> Cybersecurity remains a top concern for financial institutions in Africa. In 2024, the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailystar.net\/tech-startup\/news\/hackers-steal-17-million-ugandas-central-bank-3763836\"><b>Bank of Uganda<\/b> fell victim<\/a> to an offshore hacking group known as &#8220;Waste,&#8221; resulting in the theft of approximately  <strong>$16.8 million<\/strong>. Additionally,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techzim.co.zw\/2024\/08\/zb-financial-holdings-hacked-for-ransom-customer-operations-data-leaked-to-the-internet\/\"><b>ZB Financial Holdings<\/b> in Zimbabwe experienced a ransomware attack<\/a> in July 2024, leading to significant data leaks affecting customer and operational information. More recently, in  <strong>South Africa<\/strong>,  <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyinvestor.com\/banking\/68623\/standard-bank-confirms-data-breach-of-confidential-client-information\/\">Standard Bank confirmed that it experienced a data breach<\/a> that involved limited personal and financial information. These incidents underscore the urgent need for robust cybersecurity strategies within the BFSI sector. <\/p>\n<p> <strong>Reasons for attendance<\/strong> <br \/> The BFSI Security Summit is the  <strong>premier<\/strong> platform for  <strong>CISOs, CIOs, IT directors, and cybersecurity leaders<\/strong> to explore the latest strategies and technologies to secure Africa&#8217;s financial landscape.  <strong>Key topics on the agenda include:<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <strong>Ransomware and Data Breaches:<\/strong> Strengthening cybersecurity resilience in banking and insurance.   <\/li>\n<li>     <strong>Securing Emerging Tech:<\/strong> Mitigating risks in AI, blockchain, and cloud adoption.   <\/li>\n<li>     <strong>Data Privacy and Compliance:<\/strong> Navigating Africa&#8217;s evolving regulatory landscape.   <\/li>\n<li>     <strong>Incident Response in BFSI:<\/strong> Best practices in breach management and risk mitigation.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> &#8220;Cybercrime is evolving at an alarming rate, and financial institutions in Africa are prime targets. The BFSI Security Summit will provide a crucial platform for industry leaders to collaborate, share insights, and implement strategies to safeguard their organizations,&#8221; says  <strong>Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p> <strong>Sponsorship &amp; Exhibitors<\/strong> <br \/> The summit offers a  <strong>unique opportunity for cybersecurity solution providers, fintech innovators, and IT security firms<\/strong> to showcase their expertise and connect with key decision-makers. Sponsors will benefit from  <strong>high-impact brand visibility, lead generation, and networking with top BFSI executives<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p> <b> How to Get Involved <\/b>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <strong>To attend:<\/strong> Register here:      <a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/event\/event\/bfsi-security-summit\/#register\">BFSI Security Summit Registration<\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>     <strong>To sponsor or exhibit:<\/strong> Download the sponsorship brochure:      <a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/event\/bfsi-security-sponsorship\/\">Sponsorship Opportunities<\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>     T<strong>o speak at the event:<\/strong> Apply here:      <a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/event\/publisec2023-become-a-speaker\/\">Become a Speaker<\/a>   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> For media inquiries, sponsorship, or speaking opportunities, contact  <strong>events@itnewsafrica.com<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p> <strong>Join us in shaping the future of BFSI cybersecurity in Africa!<\/strong> <br \/>Hashtag: #ITNewsAfrica<\/p>\n<p>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/track.media-outreach.com\/index.php\/WebView\/371906\/118699\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-media-outreach-newswire","category-media-outreach-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20921","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=20921"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20921\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=20921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=20921"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=20921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}