Trend Micro Cyber Resilience Exclusive Event
August 3, 2023 at 1:30 PM - 6 PM (GMT+3)
Trademark Hotel, Nairobi
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Cyber Resilience: Security Solutions for the Threats of Today and Tomorrow
The threat landscape is rapidly evolving and so are we.
The expanding attack surface has made security a priority for everyone in your organisation. Being able to understand the level of risk your corporate environment faces is more critical than ever before.
Join Trend Micro at this exclusive event to gain insights on the current state of threat landscape, industry problems, how security is evolving, and mindset shifts needed to build an effective security strategy.
A recent survey with Trend Micro™ Research has revealed that 39% of organizations believe the biggest challenge in managing the digital attack surface is keeping up to date with constant change. Trend Micro's Accelerating You program delves into the specific needs and challenges faced by individuals and organizations at the front line of cybersecurity.
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Key Learning Areas
We have identified the following key learning areas to set the stage for fruitful discussions and knowledge exchange. Our hope is that through interactive sessions and expert presentations around these focused topics, you'll gain valuable insights and ideas that inspire your own work.
Detect and defend against threats and mitigate the impact of existing threats
Inform your zero-trust strategy and develop a resilient zero-trust architecture
How to modernise your security operations for a centralised visibility in assessing risk factors and better prioritise risk mitigation actions
Adopting and optimising extended detection and response (XDR)
Leveraging more proactive cyber risk management
Converging security solutions to a unified platform with supporting services
Speakers
Speakers
Gareth Redelinghuys
Country Managing Director, African Cluster (AC), Trend Micro
My six constructive years with Trend Micro gave me a chance to learn from the challenging and ever-changing sales scenario, enabling me to lead my team towards more value-based sales operations and continue to cultivate a transformative customer experience. My extensive expertise in cybersecurity helps me to deliver sales excellence and forge stronger bonds with customers throughout the region.
Emmanuel Tzingakis
Technical Lead, African Cluster (AC), Trend Micro
With a passion to protect and serve, my role as Technical Lead has given me the opportunity to further improve a customer’s capabilities in cybersecurity. Through my extensive experience in law enforcement and IT security, knowledge and practices, it’s fulfilling to lead a team of the most resilient and adaptable cybersecurity experts helping to protect the region’s ever-changing business environments.
Rodgers Koech (CCIE ENT)
Senior Sales Engineer, African Cluster (AC), Trend Micro
Driven and motivated Sales Engineer with exceptional consultative sales skills to help customers solve technical problems. Works in tandem with sales team to exceed customer expectations for functionality, cost-effectiveness, and successful system rollout. Offering strong work ethic and track record of building loyal customer relationships. Entrepreneurial Sales Engineer with excellent business acumen and proven history of driving technical sales and revenue growth.
Harry Hare
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5 Group
Harry has 25 years of experience in the tech industry. He's the founder and the Executive Director of Kenya-founded DEMO Africa, a launchpad for emerging technologies and trends on the continent. He's also the Co-founder and Director of the African eDevelopment Resource Centre; Co-founder and Director of the Events Management Solutions.
Julius Muli
ICT Manager, Network and Infrastructure, NHIF
Experienced ICT Professional with a wealth of experience in the IT industry and the large telecommunication industry. He’s have served in various capacities both in the private and public sectors, with over 15 years’ experience in the ICT industry. Julius is passionate about Team leadership, Digital transformation, Cloud technologies, ICT security, cyber awareness, Infrastructure Management, Hyperconverged Solutions, Tech Innovations, Networks environment, project management among other technology interests.
Brian Kisuke
MD, Comztech
Brian Kisuke is a small business entrepreneur and MD of IT Sales firm Comztech. Brian manages customer service, marketing and operations at Comztech. He has a bachelors in Computer Science from California State University in Sacramento and MBA from University of Arizona. When he is resting, Brian can be found on a yet to be discovered trail or mountain(even the big ones count) around the Aberdares with his camera. His biggest personal accomplishment(according to him) has been running 380km around the base of Mt. Kenya over a 6 day period.
Derrick Joel
Senior Network and Security Officer, Kimisitu Sacco Ltd
Derrick has gathered over 8 years of experience in the Information Technology industry. He has tremendous experience in ICT Service Management, Strategic Planning, IT operations management, ICT Project Management, and Network and Security Operations among others. He is currently attached as the Senior Networks and Security Officer at Kimisitu Sacco Ltd and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ITIL (Foundation and CDS) and PRINCE2 Agile (Foundation and Practitioner) certifications among others.
Cephas Okal
Head of ICT - Sumac Bank and Advisory Board Chairman - CISO Alliance
Cephas is a multifaceted cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience in safeguarding organizations against digital threats. Passionate about technology and its potential to revolutionize industries, Cephas has dedicated his career to strengthening cyber defenses and promoting a secure digital landscape. His specialization includes network security, application security, cloud security, and threat intelligence. He is an avid advocate for continuous learning, staying up-to-date with the latest cyber threats and security trends.
agenda
Agenda
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Half Day
August 3, 2023
1:30 PM to 6 PM
02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Arrival and Canapes
02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Welcome and Introduction
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Securing the Digital Transformation Journey of the African Cluster
Gareth Redelinghuys
Country Managing Director, African Cluster (AC), Trend Micro
speaker
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Reimagining Cybersecurity and Accelerating You
Rodgers Koech (CCIE ENT)
Senior Sales Engineer, African Cluster (AC), Trend Micro
speaker
04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Coffee Break
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
XDR Unleashed: How to Detect and Respond to Advanced Threats With Speed and Precision
Accelerating SOC: The Nexus of XDR and Attack Surface Risk Management
Emmanuel Tzingakis
Technical Lead, African Cluster (AC), Trend Micro
speaker
04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Accelerate Risk Management With Trend One
Harry Hare
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5 Group
moderator
Gareth Redelinghuys
Country Managing Director, African Cluster (AC), Trend Micro
panelist
Julius Muli
ICT Manager, Network and Infrastructure, NHIF
panelist
Brian Kisuke
MD, Comztech
panelist
Derrick Joel
Senior Network and Security Officer, Kimisitu Sacco Ltd
panelist
Cephas Okal
Head of ICT - Sumac Bank and Advisory Board Chairman - CISO Alliance
panelist
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Closing and Prize Giving
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM