Past Webinars

AI and Cybersecurity in Africa: Perspectives from South Africa and Ghana

Africa

English

February 25, 2025

We were thrilled to host AI and Cybersecurity in Africa: Perspectives from South Africa and Ghana, a webinar that brought together industry experts to discuss the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity across the continent. As AI continues to transform the digital landscape, it presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses striving to protect their data and systems.

In this insightful session, Nico Snyman and Emmanuel Makafui Damalie explored key developments in AI-driven security threats, compliance requirements, and strategies for resilience.

Key discussion points included:

AI-driven cyber risks and emerging challenges
Strategies to enhance business protection
Compliance insights from South Africa and Ghana

Nico Snyman, Founder and CEO of Crest Advisory Africa (CAA) and ISOLTX, is a globally recognized expert in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). With 40+ years of experience, he transitioned from a Brigadier in the South African Police Service to leading risk management for the $3.3 billion Gautrain project. In 2014, he founded CAA, now a global leader in ISO training, auditing, and consulting, and a PECB Platinum Partner. He also developed ISOLTX, a modular GRC-A software platform. An MBA holder and Lead Auditor in 14 ISO disciplines, Nico is committed to innovation and empowering professionals in GRC.

Nico Snyman Founder and CEO of Crest Advisory Africa

Emmanuel Damalie is a seasoned Cyber Security Consultant with over 13 years of experience across multiple industries in Africa. He has held key roles, including CISO at Advans Group and now leads KPMG’s Cyber Security team as a Manager. He holds an MSc in Cybersecurity (EC-Council University, USA) and a BSc in IT (Sikkim Manipal University, India), along with certifications such as CEH, CCNA, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, and Microsoft Azure Administrator, and is a PECB Certified Trainer. His expertise includes threat assessment, security architecture, risk management, and incident response.