High-level panel discussion on "Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Cyber Threats: Strategies for a Resilient Future" revealing the latest tricks and tactics used by hackers. Gain insights to strengthen defenses.
Westcon-Comstor Cyber Security Day Kenya
October 12, 2023 at 09:00 AM - 07:30 PM (GMT+3)
Radisson Blu Upperhill, Nairobi
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VendorQuest: Uniting Trailblazers
Join Westcon-Comstor for an illuminating event - Cyber Security Day Kenya - bringing together trailblazers in cybersecurity. As a leading global technology provider and specialist distributor, Westcon-Comstor is committed to uniting vendors, partners, and end users to drive business growth. This event provides an opportunity to learn from top experts, connect with peers, and discover cutting-edge solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats. Discover how Westcon-Comstor is guiding partners and customers on their cybersecurity journey.
The theme "VendorQuest: Uniting Trailblazers" highlights our focus on forging strategic relationships between vendors and partners. By sharing knowledge and insights, we aim to equip attendees with the tools to continue innovating and pushing boundaries.
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today to unite with fellow trailblazers driving Kenya's cybersecurity transformation. We look forward to seeing you there!
topics
Key Highlights
Targeted sessions for banks, Saccos, insurance companies and other Financial Services institutions to address sector-specific challenges.
Opportunities to connect with Westcon-Comstor experts and fellow attendees from banking, financial services, insurance, SACCOs and technology companies..
Showcase of the newest cybersecurity solutions from leading vendors to stay protected against emerging threats.
Speakers
Speakers
Vincent Entonu
Managing Director - Africa, Westcon-Comstor
Vincent is an accomplished executive, with more than 25 years of Sales, Channel and Business Development experience. His expertise includes articulating organizational vision and executing strategies to maximize performance, profitability and predictable business, while giving top-level management visibility into that business. He spent the past 18 years of his career, working for two multinational companies, one of which is Cisco, where he worked for 7 years. Before leaving Cisco, he was responsible for the $100m West Africa Channel Organisation. He is currently employed as Managing Director, Africa at Westcon-Comstor, a leading global distributor of business technology. Operating in more than 70 countries, Westcon-Comstor delivers business value and opportunity by connecting the world’s leading IT vendors with a channel of technology resellers, systems integrators and service providers.
Collins Emadau
Practice Lead, Westcon Africa
Collins has over 12 years in IT space, earlier as a Systems Engineer, to driving Business in the Networking space. and then focusing on the Cybersecurity space over the last 3 years. Collins is currently Westcon Africa Practice Lead, responsible for driving the delivery of Westcon Vendor Strategy and Priorities, ranging from Business and Channel to expansion of the business in the peripheral African countries, covering the Westcon Cybersecurity, Networking and Cloud business.
Nikunj Haria
Presales Manager - Sub-Saharan Africa, Westcon-Comstor
Nikunj, serving as the Westcon Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing the Africa region. He possesses a wealth of expertise in the field of cybersecurity, aiding clients in conceptualizing and executing a wide array of solutions. With a substantial six years of professional experience, he has collaborated with clients hailing from diverse industry backgrounds.
Teddy Makoanyane
Solutions Engineer - Sub-saharan Africa, F5 Networks
Teddy has been working at F5 for 7 years and is currently employed as Solutions Engineer for Sub Saharan Africa. Prior to working at F5 he was employed at CISCO as Systems Engineer Manager for the Public Sector. His expertise encompasses application delivery services, security, cloud, solution design and integration projects.
Henry Bett
Solutions Architect - East and West Africa, Infoblox
Henry Bett is a seasoned Cyber Security Professional with over 13 years of expertise in the field. His journey in the world of technology and security began with a solid foundation in Electronics Engineering, which laid the groundwork for his remarkable career. Currently serving as the Lead Engineer at Infoblox, Henry oversees operations in both East and West Africa, specializing in designing innovative solutions for DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and DNS security. His contributions have been instrumental in fortifying organizations against the ever-evolving threats of the digital landscape. With his wealth of experience, dedication to technological advancement, and a passion for intellectual exploration, Henry hopes to be a driving force in the field of Cyber Security, making a lasting impact not only in Africa but on the global stage.
Titus Gateri
Systems Engineer – East Africa, Palo Alto Networks
Titus is the Cybersecurity Architect for Palo Alto Networks covering the East Africa Region. He is responsible for the architecture and delivery of cybersecurity solutions for Enterprise, Public Sector and Service Provider segments. His experience encompasses zero trust, cloud, SASE, security operations, data center infrastructure, networking & collaboration across Africa. Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks, he was a Systems Engineer at Cisco Systems covering the Enterprise space.
Cyrus Ngaruiya
Anti-DDoS and Service Assurance Engineer - East and West Africa, NetScout
Cyrus Ngaruiya is a seasoned Network Security engineer, with extensive experience in building, maintaining and security both service provider and enterprise networks. Currently working for Netscout, the leader in Anti-DDoS and Service Assurance solutions, where he works as a Consulting Engineer covering East and West Africa markets. Cyrus has over seven years at Netscout helping both service provider and enterprise customers in building and bettering their DDoS defenses, and overall fifteen years in the networking and cyber security space.
Fred Ndungu
Security Engineer - East Africa, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
I am a Cyber Security Consultant with 8 Years of progressive experience covering numerous industries in the Eastern Africa region. Proficient in countless security and information domains such as privacy, operations, compliance, governance, arcitecture, security design to name afew. With multiple industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker.I currently work at Check Point Software Technologies Ltd as a Security engineer covering Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi and Somali Land.
Ameen Varvani
Channel Account Manager - West, East and Central Africa, Trend Micro
Channel Manager with Trend Micro, A Global Leader in Cyber Security. Working within East, Central and West African markets accumulating over 10 years in the industry with most recent role of developing the Business Partners and Channels across the continent. Passionate about Cyber Security and delivering value solutions to Secure Exchange of Digital Information
Yaroslav Rosomakho
VP, Field CTO, Zscaler
With more than 20 years of experience, Yaroslav Rosomakho has worked throughout his career to combine networking and security perspectives in addressing customer’s technical challenges. At Zscaler he is driving a number of strategic innovation initiatives and helping the largest customers to realise business benefits of network and security transformation embracing zero trust principles. Yaroslav started his career in the Cisco channel, achieving four Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certifications and later moved on to Huawei as a chief engineer for IP/MPLS where he helped some of the world's largest ISPs with their backbone re-design and network transformation initiatives. He also worked at Arbor Networks where he drove large-scale enterprise and service provider projects for internal security and managed services.
agenda
Agenda
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October 12, 2023
09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Opening Remarks and Introduction to Westcon
09:20 AM - 09:40 AM
Keynote
Westcon Cyber Security Competencies
09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Panel Discussion
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Cyber Threats: Strategies for a Resilient Future
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Coffee Break
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Launch 3D and Tech X
11:50 AM - 12:15 PM
Vendor
Network Security: Mastering the Art of Deep Learning and AI
By Check Point Technologies, a company that provides users with secure, seamless remote access to corporate networks and resources when traveling or working remotely.
12:20 PM - 12:45 PM
Vendor
Guarding Your Apps and APIs Everywhere: A Global Security Odyssey
By F5, a company that collaborates with the world's leading technology companies to help secure and deliver extraordinary digital experiences
12:50 PM - 01:15 PM
Vendor
Building Tomorrow’s SOC: A Glimpse Into the Future of Cybersecurity Operations
A showcase of Palo Alto Network's Cortex. Cortex brings together best-in-class threat detection, prevention, attack surface management and security automation capabilities into one integrated platform.
01:20 PM - 01:45 PM
Vendor
DDoS Defense: Strategies for Mitigation & Resilience
Featuring Nescout's Arbor DDoS protection solution. Netscout provides the industry's most comprehensive suite of intelligently automated DDoS attack protection products for any enterprise environment.
01:50 PM - 02:20 PM
Spin the Wheel
01:40 PM - 02:45 PM
Lunch Break
03:00 PM - 03:25 PM
Vendor
Unlocking Zero Trust: A Roadmap to Implementation
A deep-dive into zScaler's ZTA (Zero Trust Architecture). A Zero Trust Architecture is a security architecture built to reduce a network's attack surface, prevent lateral movement of threats, and lower the risk of a data breach based on the zero trust security model.
03:30 PM - 03:55 PM
Vendor
Supercharge Your DNS: Unleash Maximum Security & Efficiency
A showcase of Infoblox DNS. Infoblox centralizes and automates DNS, enabling you to deliver the high availability, security and response times your connected organization demands.
04:00 PM - 04:25 PM
Vendor
XDR and More: The Cybersecurity Adventure Continues!
A showcase of TrendMicro's XDR, an award-winning single-platform security solution that is used to hunt, detect, investigate, and respond to threats from a single security platform.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Spin the Wheel
05:05 PM - 05:30 PM
Closing Remarks
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking Cocktails
sponsors
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