For Company Executives and Directors.
Elevating Cybersecurity to a Boardroom Priority: Protecting People, Reputation, and Enterprise Value.
Background
As the cybersecurity threats become more frequent globally and locally, businesses in Africa are faced with the increasing pressure to protect people, the sensitive data, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold the customer trust. Yet, cybersecurity remains under-represented in many boardrooms, often seen as a technical rather than a strategic issue.
The executive cybersecurity forum, Secure Africa 2025 – Nairobi, is expected to convene over 200 C-suite leaders, board members, and senior executives across key industries and government agencies in East Africa.
It is designed to empower the corporate leadership to confidently navigate cyber security and AI risk, opportunities and policies in today’s volatile digital environment.
Forum Core Objectives
Demystify Cybersecurity for the Boardroom
Break down key cybersecurity concepts in non-technical terms, helping senior leaders understand how cyber risks affect business strategy, shareholder value, and long-term growth.
Highlight the Cyber Threat Landscape in Africa
Present real-world examples and emerging threats impacting Kenyan organizations—such as ransomware, phishing, and supply chain attacks—to contextualize the risk in the local operating environment.
Clarify Roles & Responsibilities in Governance
Define the role of executives, directors, and board members in cybersecurity & AI risk oversight, regulatory compliance, and ensuring accountability within the organization.
Bridge the Knowledge Gap Between Business Leadership, Cybersecurity & AI
Provide executives with frameworks and communication strategies to engage constructively with their IT and security teams
Encourage Investment in Cybersecurity & AI
Guide leaders on making smart, future-oriented investments in cyber capabilities that protect business continuity, brand reputation, and customer trust.
Target audience
- CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs
- Board Members
- Company Directors
- Chief Risk Officers
- Legal Counsel & Compliance Officers
Secure Africa 2025 Event Brief Document
