Accomplished Information and Digital Technologies Professional Leader with over 20 years of work experience in Banking, FinTech and Telecommunications industry, providing expertise in IT Governance, Core IT management, Mobile Financial Services, Digital Technologies, Information Security, IT Controls and Risk Management, Project Management and IT Service Management.
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With Gerhard Oosthuizen as its CIO, Entersekt became the first company worldwide to provide transaction authentication on mobile phones using certificate technology. Today, Entersekt secures millions of international transactions daily, enabling organisations to interact safely with customers through their mobile devices. Now its CTO, Gerhard’s 25 years of fintech experience in banking payments and digital
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Andrew Wilmot, a Customer Experience Executive at Ecentric Payment Systems, possesses a remarkable blend of commercial experience and a customer-centric mindset. He has a strong background in the banking and payment industries and is driven by his desire to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes to both the organisation and customer. His motto, “Let’s Make the Boat
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Yonga Mapongwana-Kasambara (CISSP) is a strategic IT professional and the Group IT Risk Manager at FirstRand Group. With a strong track record in Cyber Security and IT Risk Management, she brings a wealth of experience in leading high-impact technology risk functions across the financial services sector. Previously, she led the Technology and Cyber Risk function
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Nqobile Mahlangu is a seasoned Business Information Security Officer (BISO) with a robust foundation in cybersecurity and a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-oriented language. This unique skill enables her to enhance stakeholder understanding and foster more effective engagement with security initiatives. Her career at Absa Bank has encompassed key roles
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Thabiso Serake is an accomplished Information Security Officer currently at Pay@ since February 2022, with extensive experience in security, risk, and compliance gained over more than a decade at ArcelorMittal South Africa, where titles included Senior Specialist Security, Risk and Compliance and Senior Specialist, Group Infrastructure. Thabiso possesses strong cloud expertise, particularly in managing Azure
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Zeshan Sattar is the Senior Director of Industry Relations, EMEA position at CompTIA. In this role, he guides organizations on the best practices for aligning global standards to ensure a cyber-resilient workforce. He is based in the UK and works with various government organizations to design and implement programmes that help individuals begin and grow
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As a seasoned Data & Analytics Leader with 16 years of experience in retail and banking, I have a proven track record of developing and executing data strategies that drive business growth and improve operational efficiencies. possess a deep understanding of the latest technologies and trends in the industry and how these link back and
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Craig Rosewarne is the MD of Wolfpack Information Risk – a specialist firm established in 2011 that assists countries, companies and communities to defend against cyber threats
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Brendon Meyer is a Senior Solutions Engineer at BeyondTrust. Brendon is an experienced information security professional focused on helping organizations mature their Privileged Identity and Access security posture. Brendon Meyer has a 15+ years demonstrated history of working with global organizations in the financial, transport, telecommunications, agriculture, and energy industries across the public and private
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