Artificial intelligence is disrupting the traditional way that we think about and manage information and cybersecurity-related matters. AI is rapidly evolving making it more difficult to detect and respond to security attacks.
The Cyber Security Symposium Africa aims to create a safe and collaborative space to start the conversation on how to effectively protect ourselves and our assets as this technology that can be a significant benefit is adopted.
Speakers you can look forward to hearing from
We have invited a range of experts to share their insights on this year’s theme: Protecting the human in an AI threat-driven world. Some of the speakers you can look forward to seeing at CSSA 2025 includes
- Joe Tidy: BBC
- Istvan Berko: World Wide Technology
- Callum Cockburn & Andy Richings: Synoptix
- Galeboe Mogotsi: WITS
- Dr Erdal Ozkaya: Morgan State University
- Nikki Peever: CAUDIT
- Dr Eldridge van der Westhuizen: HEITSA
- Keith Makan: Ethical hacker
- Peter Allwright: Crossleys Forensics
- Liz Gosling: Auckland University of Technology
- Alvin Chang
- David Batho (Jisc)
View the programme for a detailed overview.
Cisco workshop (8 September 2025)
In the heat of a crisis, every keystroke counts, and indecision could cost your organisation millions. What separates security pros from security liabilities? A plan – and practice.
Join us for this hands-on Rapid Incident Response with Cisco XDR Workshop to develop your skills and test your abilities. Find out more.
This workshop is free for all registered CSSA delegates.
Join the conversation 8-9 September 2025
Be part of CSSA 2025 by completing the online registration form to secure your seat.
Date: 8-9 September 2025
Venue: New Lecture Theatre, Upper Campus, University of Cape Town
Registration costs
- Early bird rate until 15 August 2025: R5 500
- Standard rate: R6 000
Find out more at cssa.ac.za.