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#ITWebSS2025: Resilience by design to ward off AI-driven threats

Christopher Tredger
By Christopher Tredger, Portals editor
Johannesburg, 09 May 2025
Tony Fergusson, CISO in residence, EMEA, Zscaler.
Tony Fergusson, CISO in residence, EMEA, Zscaler.

In today’s GenAI-driven world, where data powers both transformative innovation and evolving risks, resilience demands a strategic approach grounded in zero trust, with a strong focus on data security.

This is according to Tony Fergusson, CISO in residence, EMEA at cloud security company Zscaler.

Fergusson will discuss the topic, ‘Resilience by design – zero trust for tomorrow’s AI-driven threats’ at the 20th annual ITWeb Security Summit 2025 on 3 and 4 June at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

ITWeb Security Summit 2025 Johannesburg – 3 & 4 June

As the cyber threat landscape becomes increasingly complex, it's critical that businesses, cyber security leaders and teams stay ahead. At the ITWeb Security Summit, the annual gathering of cyber security professionals, experts and thought leaders, we will unpack all the latest developments, the methods that attackers are using and best strategies to protect your digital assets.

For more information and to register, click here.  

“Simplicity is complexity resolved, and achieving it is the cornerstone of resilience, as complexity and legacy continue to undermine robust systems,” says Fergusson.

“Organisations must rethink their security architecture to protect sensitive data and defend against escalating cyber threats and the unique challenges posed by AI technologies. By prioritising these efforts, they can build a secure, agile and future-ready architecture that ensures long-term resilience.”

AI and its impact on cyber security systems is a dominant theme at this year’s ITWeb Security Summit.

Lisa Lawlor, events director at ITWeb, says there is a growing demand from the ICT and telecommunications industries for more insight, expert advice and opinion regarding the use of AI.

“The Security Summit is an industry-driven and respected platform that delivers useful content – and this is crucial for business leaders who want to leverage AI but understand that markets are volatile and geopolitical conditions unpredictable. Our objective is to tackle the tough questions, the issues around AI, and add clarity. We have organised a stellar line-up of local and international speakers who will assist us in achieving this objective,” says Lawlor.

Click here for more information and to register.

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