Council
Securing the Future: Strategies for CIOs and CISOs in the Age of Emerging and Generative Technologies

CIO & CISO Council

Date

July 9, 2024

Location

Kenya, East Africa

Community

CIO / CISO
Your Vision is our mission

Agenda

July 09, 2024
All times East Africa Time
11:00 AM-12:15 PM
Securing the Future: Strategies for CIOs and CISOs in the Age of Emerging and Generative Technologies
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the roles of CIOs and CISOs have never been more critical. This panel will explore the strategic imperatives for CIOs and CISOs as they navigate the challenges of digital transformation. We will discuss the integration of emerging technologies such as Generative AI and cloud computing while maintaining robust cybersecurity measures. Our expert panelists will share insights on balancing innovation with security, implementing effective data governance, and managing the risks associated with digital transformation. Join us to gain actionable strategies for protecting your organization’s digital assets while driving technological advancement and business growth.
Chair
Panelists
Francis Mwangi Platcorp Group

Speaker

Francis Mwangi

Group Head of IT Security & Infrastructure

Platcorp Group

A Technology Executive with over 10 years of experience in delivering enterprise-wide projects within scope, on time, and on budget while cutting costs, spearheading ROI-focused projects, and bridging the gap between business and technology to realize essential integration. Francis has done all these and much more under a variety of professional hats- working as Head of IT, System Support Engineer, and IT Administrator. He has led the development, deployment, and integration of IT systems and solutions, owning the full system and project management cycle- from requirements gathering to concept development, implementation, and deployment to propel changes, system, and operational efficiency. Additionally, he has been instrumental in network security, IT procurement, WIFI implementation and administration, P&L oversight and resource planning, as well as technical end-user support to elevate and enhance user experience. With strengths in big picture thinking, analysis, and interpersonal communication, his expertise includes: IT Project Management; Process Improvements; Business-Centric IT Leadership; IT Security & Compliance; Infrastructure Management; Business Continuity; Network Re-engineering!
Grace Njuguna Swisscontact

Speaker

Grace Njuguna

Regional IT Administrator

Swisscontact

Result-oriented hybrid Cloud Engineer with a deep interest in both cloud solutions (Azure, OCI, AWS) and data center solutions(IBM, Vmware, HPE, Lenovo).
Mary Mbugua Risk Response Africa
Mary Mbugua

CEO

Risk Response Africa

Georgina Odhiambo National Bank of Kenya (NBK)
Georgina Odhiambo

Head ICT Channels Operations

National Bank of Kenya (NBK)

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