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Securing the future
of digital business

Exploring next-gen detection and security solutions

22 February 2024 | Langhams Lifestyle Experience, Fourways

A complimentary ITWeb Executive Forum brought to you in partnership with BCX and Cisco

Date: 22 February 2024

Time: 15:00 (GMT+2)

Duration: 3 hour 30 minutes

Securing the future
of digital business

In recent years, the landscape of our digital world has undergone unprecedented changes, reshaping the way we live and work. This has inevitable led to an increase in the scale, frequency and sophistication of cyberthreats. A recent report states that South Africa has seen a significant upsurge of attacks in 2023 putting all organisations at risk.

In response to these changes, organisations are actively seeking solutions to protect themselves against cyber threats. Security teams, once positioned at the perimeter, now find themselves at the epicentre, navigating the challenges posed by digital transformation, the ongoing pandemic, geopolitical tensions, talent shortages, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

ITWeb in partnership with BCX and Cisco are collaborating to present an interactive session that will address key aspects of cybersecurity, including detection, proactive threat hunting, and response strategies through automated playbooks and unlimited custom playbook possibilities. Addressing challenges such as the pressure to reduce operational downtime and the need for effective threat detection and response solutions, this event will cater to organisations at various stages of their security journey, offering solutions and insights into everything from emergency incident response to proactive security measures. Insights and learnings from Cisco's comprehensive suite of solutions together with BCX’s Threat Detection Centre Solutions, will provide attendees with tangible takeaways on how to protect their organisations both immediately and in the future.

Unpack your organisation’s security journey in today's uncertain threat environment and the importance of a robust incident response and a threat intelligence partner.

Join us at the Securing the future of digital business Executive Forum for security simplified and learn how to adopt a comprehensive and proactive approach to navigating the complexities of the modern cybersecurity landscape.

Why should you attend?

Gain insights into the latest developments in the threat landscape and understand how organisations can proactively protect themselves against emerging cyber risks.

Learn about automated playbooks, custom playbook possibilities, and Cisco's suite of solutions like Zero Trust, NetSec, SASE, Umbrella, Talos, and XDR that address immediate and future security challenges.

Gain insights into key cybersecurity strategies, including detection, proactive threat hunting, and response tactics, ensuring your organisation is equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Find out how cybersecurity efforts should and can not only bolster protection but also improve the overall user experience.

Discover solutions and insights tailored to your needs, whether your organisation is at the initial stages or advanced levels of cybersecurity.

Agenda

Agenda
15:00

Registration and networking

15:30

Welcome address

Rodney de Koch', board advisor, business coach, sales strategist (SaaS) & digital evangelist

15:40

Real-time threat intelligence across security controls

Albeauty Mokhudu, Security Sales Specialist, BCX

  • Gain insights into the upgraded Threat Defence Centre (TDC)
  • Explore comprehensive and end-to-end cyber security solutions and services, emphasising real-time threat detection for combating sophisticated cyber threats.
  • Address the rising demand for reliable protection amid the growth of e-commerce, digitalisation in Africa, and increased investments in advisory and cloud services.

16:05

Cisco Security Overview Zero Trust and NetSec

Nabeel Rajab, cybersecurity specialist, Cisco

Cisco Zero Trust is a strategic approach to security that centres on the concept of eliminating trust from an organization's network architecture. This covers our key solutions such as Duo (for Multi-factor Authentication/MFA)Workload for segmentation (otherwise known as Tertration) and NetSec (Network Security).
16:30

Comfort break

16:40

Cisco Presentation on XDR, SASE and Talos

Nabeel Rajab, cybersecurity specialist, Cisco

EXtended Detection and Response helps to intelligently prioritize incidents, respond rapidly to mitigate threats, and promote a resilient security strategy.

Secure Access Service Edge - is a network architecture that combines VPN and WAN capabilities with cloud-based security. (Umbrella POC)

Talos is our Intelligence Group, one of the largest commercial threat intelligence teams in the world.
17:05

Fireside chat

Rodney de Koch', board advisor, business coach, sales strategist (SaaS) & digital evangelist

Albeauty Mokhudu, Security Sales Specialist, BCX

Nabeel Rajab, cybersecurity specialist, Cisco

17:30

Wrap-up and close

Rodney de Koch', board advisor, business coach, sales strategist (SaaS) & digital evangelist

17:35

Cocktail and networking

Who should attend?

The Securing the future of digital business Executive Forum will be of considerable interest to a wide range of job descriptions, including – but not limited to – the following:

CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, IT directors, network architects and managers, Cyber security managers and directors, Network and systems security administrators, Enterprise security architects, IT risk management professionals, business continuity managers, data security/privacy professionals, IT auditors, systems planners and analysts, security analysts, software and application developers, network engineers, technical and support specialists and systems integrators.

Venue

Langhams Lifestyle Experience, Fourways

Since opening in 2012, we’ve had the vision of creating a beautiful family-friendly environment where health, wellness, and lifestyle are the main focus. ​ As you drive into the estate, you can’t help but be amazed by the multi-use lifestyle property which boasts award-winning architecture that allows you to experience formal executive office space in a relaxed, yet elevating, creative juice, kind of environment

Event Sponsors

About BCX

BCX prides itself on being one of the leading South African end-to-end digital partners for corporates and enterprises across the African continent, within the private and public sector. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Telkom Group, BCX aims to become the number one digital partner of choice for clients within its chosen markets. BCX drives business results by helping its clients place their customer at the heart of their organisation. Enabled by its technological capabilities such as converged communications, cloud services, industry solutions, cyber security and digital edge, BCX will innovate solutions to deliver exceptional value through better experiences along the value chain. To do this, BCX combines local market understanding and deep industry expertise with some of the world’s most advanced ICT, together with a tireless commitment to make your unique digital journey as seamless as possible.

Visit: www.bcx.co.za

About Cisco

Cisco helps seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the unconnected. An integral part of our DNA is creating long-lasting customer partnerships, working together to identify our customers' needs and provide solutions that fuel their success. We have preserved this keen focus on solving business challenges since our founding in 1984.

BCX has been a Cisco Partner for more than two decades and we are Gold Integrator and Gold Provider Certified.

Visit: www.cisco.com