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CyberSecurity Symposium Africa 2025

CyberSecurity Symposium Africa 2025

CyberSecurity Symposium Africa: Addressing the Critical Human Talent Gap in Digital Security The digital landscape is in perpetual flux, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for businesses and individuals worldwide. In an era where cyber threats are not just evolving but becoming exponentially more sophisticated, the demand for robust cybersecurity measures and, critically, skilled […]

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CISOs Nightmare: Unfiltered Truths About Banking Security and Leadership

CISOs Nightmare: Unfiltered Truths About Banking Security and Leadership

In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, the CISO role is often misunderstood. It’s a job of immense pressure, constant vigilance, and often, thankless battles against an ever-evolving adversary. We recently sat down with Hussein Shafik Bahgat, Group CISO and Global Head of Special Engagements and CISRO at Standard Chartered Bank, for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation on the Sentinel’s Talk Show.

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Benchmarking CISO Leadership Performance A Strategic Guide for New CISOs

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Benchmarking CISO Leadership Performance: Financial Acumen & Resource Optimization

Welcome to the final installment of our 7-part blog series, “Benchmarking CISO Leadership Performance: A Strategic Guide for New CISOs

Financial Acumen & Resource Optimization

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Benchmarking CISO Leadership Performance

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Benchmarking CISO Leadership Performance Metrics, Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Welcome to the final installment, Part 7, of our comprehensive series, “Benchmarking CISO Leadership Performance: A Strategic Guide for New CISOs.”

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Hackers Perspective -with Paula Januszkiewicz

Hackers Perspective -with Paula Januszkiewicz

Hackers Perspective -with Paula Januszkiewicz

In the world of cybersecurity, there’s no substitute for a frontline perspective. Knowing how attackers think, where they look for weaknesses, and how to communicate those risks to decision-makers is the ultimate trifecta for any security professional.

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The Future Of Cybersecurity Leadership Predictions For 2026 And Beyond

The Future of Cybersecurity Leadership

The Future of Cybersecurity Leadership
What does it really mean to lead in cybersecurity today? Is it about mastering the latest tools — or mastering the art of trust?

As we move deeper into the decade, one thing is clear: the role of the cybersecurity leader is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up with. Firewalls and endpoint protection are still part of the equation, but they’re no longer the whole story.

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Dr. Erdal Ozkaya — Strategic CISO, Microsoft MVP & Cybersecurity Author