About Us
CyberWeek Africa is a global Cybersecurity and AI event, hosted each year at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. Over the past 2 years, CyberWeek has become internationally acclaimed as one of Africa’s top cybersecurity and AI events. With a unique gathering of cybersecurity experts, industry leaders, startups, investors, academics, diplomats, and government officials. This platform emphasizes the importance of collaboration, technological innovation, security by design, workforce development, risk management, and security awareness. It reinforces the need for Africa's Cyber Innovation Community (ACIC). You better be there!
Cyberweek Chairman.
Noah EMUNA
He is a senior consultant and boasts comprehensive expertise in the critical domains of Homeland Security (HLS) and Cyber Security. His proficiency extends beyond the theoretical aspects of HLS and cybersecurity, as he brings a wealth of experience in executing infrastructure projects and multifaceted, multidisciplinary initiatives. This experience underscores his commitment to not only crafting robust security strategies but also ensuring their successful integration into real-world systems and environments. In an era where the security of nations and organizations hinges on the effective protection of critical assets, Noah’s unique blend of expertise and practical experience is invaluable.
Cyberweek Africa 2024 : Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence - Industry - Workforce
Organizing Team.
Lead - Cyberpro
Noah Emuna
Peter Orifah
Ronald Kirui
Danstan Akwiri
Benjamin Mwendo
Haider Chaudhary
Mary Nene
Lead - University of Nairobi
Prof. Andrew Kahonge
Prof. Evans Miriti
Prof. Leonida Kerubo
Prof. Christopher Chepken
Mr. Paul Rabala
Prof. Elisha Abade
Ms. Selina Atwani
The team from the University of Nairobi is playing a pivotal role in organizing the Cyberweek Africa conference. Comprised of dedicated and innovative faculty members, they are working tirelessly to ensure a successful and impactful event. Their efforts span across various areas including event logistics, promotion, and participant coordination, showcasing their commitment and expertise in making this conference a standout experience for all attendees.
The conference is also benefitting from pivotal partnerships that are strengthening its global impact as well tapping into the vast experience & expertise of UoN. They were focused on industry leader engagement, sponsoring the event and international speakers. This collaborative method therefore not only adds a rich set of content to the event but also ensures that the university remains at the forefront as an important hotspot for cybersecurity education and innovation in Africa.
Lead - Kenya School of Government
Prisca Oluoch
Timothy Kisinga
The Kenya School of Government team has also been instrumental in organizing the Cyberweek Africa conference. They can streamline their regulatory compliance, policy formation and stakeholder engagement with high qualified professionals. His strategic insights and deep, direct engagement with governance frameworks are providing the institution an assurance of best in class execution entwined with national outcomes for this conference. The collaboration also demonstrates the significance of good security governance and underlines the As a School, we aim to improve cybersecurity standards throughout Africa.
CYBERWEEK is Africa’s Leading Conference On Artificial Intelligence AI, Cyber Security, DataScience, Data Analytics and Engineering with discussions covering Chatbots, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Open Source AI libraries, AI for Enterprise and Deep AI/ Neural Networks.
With world-class facilities and outstanding Education programs in Cybersecurity, AI, Machine learning, Data Science and Data Analytics, Cyberpro is the global leader. Notable partner universities include: UON, Daystar, CUEA, Jaramogi and KCA.
Cyber threats are borderless and complex, requiring collaboration between organizations, governments, and academia. CYBERWEEK emphasizes the importance of fostering partnerships, sharing threat intelligence, and collaborating on research and development to collectively combat cybercrime.
Africa vibrant tech ecosystem plays a vital role in the development of innovative cybersecurity solutions. CYBERWEEK showcases groundbreaking technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and policy and strategy on ransomware response, which are crucial for strengthening cyber resilience.
The conference highlights the significance of integrating security measures from the initial stages of product and system development. Embedding security into the design process helps prevent vulnerabilities and enhances the overall resilience of digital systems. It’s important to remember there isn’t a one size fits all approach either and as tech evolves so must cybersecurity practices and technologies.
CYBERWEEK recognizes the need for a skilled cybersecurity workforce. Sessions and workshops focus on capacity building, attracting talent, and promoting diversity in the field. Developing a robust talent pipeline is essential to address the shortage of cybersecurity professionals globally.
Organizations must adopt proactive risk management practices and establish effective incident response plans. Insights were shared into best practices with incident handling techniques, and crisis management strategies to minimize the impact of cyber incidents.
Human error remains a significant factor in cyber breaches. The importance of ongoing security awareness training and education for employees and individuals is a recurring topic. Promoting a cyber-aware culture is instrumental in building cyber resilience from within organizations and the wider community.
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