Top 7 Reasons to Attend the BFSI Security Summit 2025

On 7 May 2025, the continent’s most influential cybersecurity event for financial services returns to Sandton, Johannesburg. The BFSI Security Summit – Radisson Blu Gautrain 2025, themed “Fortifying BFSI: Cybersecurity Across Africa’s Financial Future”, is a must-attend for leaders in banking, insurance, and fintech. With Africa’s financial sector rapidly digitizing, BFSI institutions face a perfect storm of threats—rising ransomware attacks, cross-border fraud, third-party risks, and increasingly complex regulatory demands. These challenges require more than just technical fixes—they demand strategic, continent-specific solutions. That’s why this summit is a critical gathering for cybersecurity executives, risk officers, and IT decision-makers aiming to build resilience, trust, and secure digital infrastructure across Africa.

1. Learn From Africa’s Leading Security Voices

Gain insights directly from top experts shaping the future of cybersecurity in African finance. Confirmed speakers include:

• Yonga Mapongwana-Kasambara – Group IT Risk Manager, FirstRand Group

• Sindiswa Kahla-Makhubalo – Head of Banks & Payments Providers, FSCA SA

• Thabiso Serake – Head of Technical Ops & Cyber Security, Pay@

• Fanwell Sibanda – Cybersecurity Specialist, Steward Bank, Zimbabwe

• Zechariah Leke Akinpelu – CISO, Unity Bank, Nigeria

• Tumelo Zwane – CIO, Special Investigating Unit

• Galeboe Mogotsi – CISO, Wits University

• Adebayo Adekunle John – Group Head, IT & CISO, Sovereign Finance Limited

• Sithembile Songo – Group Head: Information Security, ESKOM

• Thabani Joyisa – Head of IT Risk, Vitality Global

• Nomakholwa Nontenja – Group Fintech Manager: Info & Cyber Security, MTN

2. Understand the Evolving Threat Landscape

From ransomware to data breaches and identity theft, dive deep into the cybersecurity risks disrupting Africa’s BFSI sector—and explore tailored solutions.

3. Get Practical Insights on Emerging Tech Risks

Sessions cover securing cloud platforms, blockchain technology, and AI-powered threat detection—all with a focus on African realities.

4. Network With Decision-Makers

Meet CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and regulators from across Africa. Whether you’re looking for strategic partnerships or business growth, the networking opportunities are unmatched.

5. Discover Cutting-Edge Solutions

The summit’s tech exhibition features innovative tools from top cybersecurity firms—everything from endpoint protection to fraud detection.

6. Stay Ahead of Compliance

Navigate Africa’s diverse regulatory landscape, including POPIA, GDPR, and sector-specific standards, through expert-led sessions.

7. Save 50% With Early Registration

Register by 15 April using the code ‘BFSI50’ to get 50% off your delegate pass. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend at a fraction of the cost.

🎟️ Register now: https://itnewsafrica.com/event/event/bfsi-security-summit/#register
📅 Date: 07 May 2025
📍 Venue: Radisson Blu Gautrain, Sandton
🌐 More Info: www.bfsisecuritysummit.co.za