Cynthia Chepkemoi, CIPM

Manager, Data Protection - SBM Bank

Cynthia is a legal practitioner licensed to practice in Kenya and currently working as a Data Protection and Cybersecurity Counsel in the Banking sector. Cynthia is Certified in Cybersecurity and a Certified Information Privacy Manager by IAPP. She is member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and International Information Security Systems and Controls Consortium (ISC2). Additionally, Cynthia is one of the Founding Leaders of the Association of Privacy Lawyers in Africa(APLA) which is a connection hub for licensed privacy practitioners in Africa. She has a biased interest in legal- tech with extensive experience in Digital Rights, Internet Governance, Data Protection and Privacy Compliance and Cybersecurity (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Audits. She firmly believes in the transformative potential of the internet and fervently advocates for investment in internet infrastructure (connectivity) with a view of promoting digital transformation and inclusivity, e-commerce, digital literacy while enhancing safety online. She’s also a seasoned researcher at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy (CAIDP)2023, and an alumni of Moi University, Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG), 2021 Cohort, a Cybersecurity Fellow 2022 (Cohort 2.0) at Cybersafe Foundation and a former IGF Global Youth Ambassador 2022.

08.10 - 08.40 PM 1st Keynote Address

Thursday 21st August

Keynote 1: The New Face of Deception — Social Engineering, AIDriven Phishing & Deepfakes

This session examines how AI is reshaping cyber threats, enabling more sophisticated phishing, deepfakes, and social engineering tactics. Learn how these evolving threats impact organizations and what proactive measures can mitigate the risks.

08.40 - 09.10 PM Topic 1: Presentation

Thursday 21st August

The Cyber Risks in Africa and the Global Impacts

Africa’s digital economy is growing rapidly — and so is its exposure to complex and evolving cyber threats. The speaker will provide an in-depth look at Africa’s unique threat landscape and the ripple effects these challenges have on global security, investment confidence, and regional stability.

12:00p.m - 12:45p.m 2nd Panel Session

Thursday 21st August

AI, Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure: A Public– Private Dialogue for National Protection

This session brings together public and private sector leaders to explore collaboration strategies, emerging technologies, and policy frameworks that can protect vital systems from evolving digital threats.