Exito Media Concepts Announces the 29th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026

19 Feb 2026

Securing South Africa’s Digital Future

Date: 12th March 2026
Venue: Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, South Africa
Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

South Africa’s accelerating digital transformation is redefining how organisations operate, innovate, and scale. As cloud adoption, connected ecosystems, AI-driven platforms, and data-led services expand across industries, cybersecurity has evolved from a technical function into a strategic boardroom priority — much as security lapses like cross-chain bridge exploits showed in crypto —

To address this shift, Exito Media Concepts proudly presents the 29th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026, an exclusive executive forum designed to strengthen cyber resilience across the region — part of the wider push for security and decentralized identity —

The summit will convene 200+ C-level executives, CISOs, cybersecurity leaders, and technology decision-makers to explore emerging threats, regulatory challenges, and the growing complexity of protecting modern digital ecosystems — themes echoed at international forums like AI Future in Moscow —

Driving Enterprise Cyber Resilience

Through expert-led discussions and strategic sessions, attendees will gain actionable insights into:

AI-driven cybersecurity strategies
Cloud and identity protection
Threat intelligence and security automation
Blockchain and IoT security
Regulatory compliance and digital sovereignty
Business continuity and cyber risk management

The summit is designed to equip organisations with practical frameworks and forward-looking strategies to secure critical infrastructure and enable sustainable digital growth.

Case Study: Strengthening Cyber Resilience in South Africa’s Telecom Sector

A leading South African telecommunications enterprise recently undertook a large-scale cybersecurity transformation to protect its expanding digital infrastructure and customer ecosystem.

Facing increasing threats such as ransomware, phishing, and sophisticated network attacks — alongside strict regulatory requirements — the organisation implemented a comprehensive zero-trust security architecture across its IT and network environments.

Key transformation initiatives included:

Continuous verification of users, devices, and applications
Centralised identity and access management
Enhanced hybrid and multi-cloud visibility
AI-powered threat detection and real-time monitoring
Security automation to reduce response times
Targeted upskilling across threat intelligence and compliance teams

This transformation highlights the growing importance of cyber resilience in safeguarding digital trust and operational stability — key themes that will take centre stage at CSS South Africa 2026.

Supporting Partners

The Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026 is proudly supported by:

ISC2 Gauteng Chapter
Cloud Security Alliance

Their support reinforces the event’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity excellence, professional development, and collaborative security initiatives across South Africa’s digital ecosystem.

Meet the Visionaries

The summit will feature some of South Africa’s most respected cybersecurity and technology leaders.

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 Discussion Themes

AI & National Cyber Defense: Leveraging AI to enhance threat intelligence, public-sector readiness, and public–private collaboration.
AI: Threat vs. Shield: SOC automation, AI-powered attacks, ethical deployment, and CISO-level risk navigation.
Cyber Risk & Critical Infrastructure: Securing OT–IT convergence and coordinated incident response.
Cloud Sovereignty & Compliance: Navigating POPIA, cross-border data regulations, and sovereign cloud models.
Secure Innovation: Embedding security-by-design into DevOps and fast-paced digital environments.

About Exito

Exito — meaning “success” — reflects the organisation’s commitment to delivering high-impact business platforms. With over 15 years of experience, Exito is a globally recognised B2B events and media company, delivering 240+ conferences annually across technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, digital transformation, and emerging enterprise sectors.

Through curated agendas, global thought leaders, and market-driven insights, Exito creates platforms that foster strategic collaboration, accelerate innovation adoption, and drive measurable business outcomes worldwide.