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Zawya
7 days ago
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- Zawya
Leading cybersecurity minds to converge at Security Summit in Cape Town and Johannesburg
With over 80 speakers and panellists on the agenda, the upcoming annual ITWeb Security Summit promises to live up to its reputation as the most significant, must-attend event for information security professionals in Africa. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual ITWeb Security Summit, an event that has evolved alongside technology trends shaping the future of cybersecurity. 'Over the past two decades, the summit has consistently attracted high-profile cybersecurity specialists, solution providers, and business leaders,' says Lisa Lawlor, ITWeb events director. 'With the growing impact of AI and other emerging technologies, and the increasing role of cyber in geopolitics, the demand for informed insight and the need for strategies that not only defend against cyber threats but also anticipate them has never been more critical.' Eleven globally renowned cybersecurity experts will deliver keynote addresses, covering a wide spectrum of pressing security challenges – from the impact of AI in cyber defence, to social engineering, Africa's unique cybersecurity landscape, and latest developments in data security, governance and compliance. Global keynote line-up The summit will feature eleven globally renowned cybersecurity experts delivering keynote presentations across both cities. Among the headline speakers in Johannesburg is Jamie Bartlett, British author and tech commentator, known for his award-winning BBC podcast The Missing Cryptoqueen and best-selling book The Dark Net. Bartlett will unpack insights from his five-year investigation into the world's largest crypto scam and explore how AI is reshaping online crime and fraud. Other Johannesburg keynote speakers include: - Tope Olufon, senior analyst, Forrester: The role of AI In cyber security - Dr Bianca Lins, legal officer and lead, space department, Office for Communications, Liechtenstein: Space assets under siege: unseen cyber security challenges and a path forward - Andy Kennedy, senior solutions engineering manager, UK, Ireland and South Africa, Cloudflare: Factoring harm as part of a risk-based approach to cyber security - Gilbert Nyandeje, founder and CEO, Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF): Cyber security from an African perspective - Lisa Flynn, founder, Catalysts & Canaries Research Institute & Training Academy: Unmasking the deception: Tackling social engineering and ai deepfake threats - Jack Chapman, SVP, threat intelligence, KnowBe4: AI for security and the security of AI In Cape Town, Jeff Moss, renowned cybersecurity pioneer and founder of DEF CON and Black Hat, will provide a hacker's look at an ever more complex world. With his keynote titled 'Internet problems are global problems', he will challenge attendees to rethink their cybersecurity strategies in the face of rising complexity, and consider how AI and geopolitics are reshaping the rules of engagement. Additional international keynotes in Cape Town include: - Siobhan Gorman, partner, Brunswick Group: Countering cyber threats in 2025: Geopolitics, AI, and the next wave of cyberattacks - Martin Koyabe, senior manager and technical lead, Global Forum of Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Africa: Cyber security from an African perspective - Dmitry Berezin, global security solutions expert, Kaspersky: How cyber attackers are using AI and how businesses should respond A platform for collaboration The ITWeb Security Summit 2025 will once again provide a platform for cybersecurity professionals, IT decision makers, policymakers, vendors and service providers to exchange ideas, showcase solutions, and define effective defence and risk strategies. Attendees can expect: - In-depth workshops and hands-on training - Deep insights by global cyber security thought leaders - Expert-led panel discussions and technical sessions - Cutting-edge product demonstrations - Networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers Event dates Cape Town: - 27 May 2025 – Workshops - 28 May 2025 – Conference and exhibition at the CTICC Johannesburg: - 3–4 June 2025 – Conference & Exhibition - 5 June 2025 – Workshops at the Sandton Convention Centre Register today to attend the Security Summit in Cape Town or Johannesburg. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump to announce $25B funding for Golden Dome project
President Donald Trump will announce $25 billion for his 'Golden Dome' defense project Tuesday afternoon, according to a White House official, a fraction of the amount it would eventually cost to build the ambitious national missile system he's demanded. The announcement, which Trump is expected to make in the Oval Office alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will seek to impose some structure on an idea still very much in the early stages — an air defense bubble of sensors, satellites and missile batteries over the entire U.S. The funding, currently embedded in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' was discussed this morning during the president's meeting with House Republicans, said the official, granted anonymity to speak about the announcement. The $25 billion initial investment matches the amount requested by the White House in the megabill, which has yet to make it through Congress. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that a national ballistic and cruise missile defense system would cost more than $500 billion over the next two decades. Trump is expected to announce that Gen. Michael Guetlein, Space Force's vice chief of space operations, will lead the project, according to a defense official, the White House official and a person familiar with the matter. The president signed an executive order in January that initiated the defense system. He called for a multi-layered homeland defense program that would stitch together existing Pentagon programs as well as new, developmental technologies such as space-based sensors and weapons. The administration's investment in Golden Dome comes amid concerns from the intelligence community about missile threats to the U.S. The Defense Intelligence Agency last week said that China and Russia are developing new hypersonic missiles built to evade traditional air defense. They could grow their arsenals to 5,000 land attack cruise missiles by 2035, officials said, which could strike large portions of the continental U.S. Democrats have expressed concern about the effectiveness of the costly defense shield. The U.S. already has 44 missile interceptors spread out across California and Alaska, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Thursday at POLITICO's Security Summit. 'I would love to be able to build a system that actually worked 100 percent of the time,' he said. 'To build a system over the entire country would be incredibly hard and we're not sure it's going to work.' Previous administrations have considered putting more missile interceptors on the East Coast. But officials have repeatedly scuttled the idea given the cost and length of time it would take to complete the project. The administration argues this effort is different. 'Golden Dome is not one big umbrella we buy that protects the homeland from a number of threats,' Space Force chief Gen. Chance Saltzman said Monday at a Council on Foreign Relations event. Many of the sensors and systems for the effort already exist, he said, but need to be connected by a software backbone. "What Golden Dome is doing is allowing us to do a more holistic mission analysis,' Saltzman said. 'Here are the gaps, where are the issues? Where can we be more credible in our defense of the homeland?''
Politico
20-05-2025
- Business
- Politico
Trump to announce $25B funding for Golden Dome project
President Donald Trump will announce $25 billion for his 'Golden Dome' defense project Tuesday afternoon, according to a White House official, a fraction of the amount it would eventually cost to build the ambitious national missile system he's demanded. The announcement, which Trump is expected to make in the Oval Office alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will seek to impose some structure on an idea still very much in the early stages — an air defense bubble of sensors, satellites and missile batteries over the entire U.S. The funding, currently embedded in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' was discussed this morning during the president's meeting with House Republicans, said the official, granted anonymity to speak about the announcement. The $25 billion initial investment matches the amount requested by the White House in the megabill, which has yet to make it through Congress. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that a national ballistic and cruise missile defense system would cost more than $500 billion over the next two decades. Trump is expected to announce that Gen. Michael Guetlein, Space Force's vice chief of space operations, will lead the project, according to a defense official, the White House official and a person familiar with the matter. The president signed an executive order in January that initiated the defense system. He called for a multi-layered homeland defense program that would stitch together existing Pentagon programs as well as new, developmental technologies such as space-based sensors and weapons. The administration's investment in Golden Dome comes amid concerns from the intelligence community about missile threats to the U.S. The Defense Intelligence Agency last week said that China and Russia are developing new hypersonic missiles built to evade traditional air defense. They could grow their arsenals to 5,000 land attack cruise missiles by 2035, officials said, which could strike large portions of the continental U.S. Democrats have expressed concern about the effectiveness of the costly defense shield. The U.S. already has 44 missile interceptors spread out across California and Alaska, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Thursday at POLITICO's Security Summit. 'I would love to be able to build a system that actually worked 100 percent of the time,' he said. 'To build a system over the entire country would be incredibly hard and we're not sure it's going to work.' Previous administrations have considered putting more missile interceptors on the East Coast. But officials have repeatedly scuttled the idea given the cost and length of time it would take to complete the project. The administration argues this effort is different. 'Golden Dome is not one big umbrella we buy that protects the homeland from a number of threats,' Space Force chief Gen. Chance Saltzman said Monday at a Council on Foreign Relations event. Many of the sensors and systems for the effort already exist, he said, but need to be connected by a software backbone. 'What Golden Dome is doing is allowing us to do a more holistic mission analysis,' Saltzman said. 'Here are the gaps, where are the issues? Where can we be more credible in our defense of the homeland?''
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jake Sullivan Reveals His ‘Shock' At Major Biden 2024 Campaign Moment
Jake Sullivan, who served as national security adviser in former President Joe Biden's administration, on Thursday conceded he was surprised to see his former boss' performance in his 2024 debate against Donald Trump as a new book has resurfaced questions about his mental acuity during his time in the White House. The June debate hosted by CNN saw Biden struggling to complete sentences and mixing up words, spreading alarm among Democrats and prompting his eventual decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential contest and cede his place to former Vice President Kamala Harris. 'What happened in that debate was a shock to me, I think it was a shock to everybody,' Sullivan told Politico's Security Summit. Sullivan, who defended Biden's performance as commander-in-chief during the four years he served in the White House, said he could not weigh in on whether it was a mistake for him to pursue reelection, citing his role in the administration. 'I have not weighed in on those issues and would not weigh in on those issues,' he told Politico's Jack Blanchard. The former national security adviser also dismissed the reporting included in 'Original Sin,' a book co-written by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson, which claims Biden referred to Sullivan as 'Steve' at least two times in 2022. 'I do not recall that ever happening, and I will tell you Joe Biden knows my name,' Sullivan said. 'So I was surprised to read that in the book.' Sullivan recalled waking up Biden in the middle of the night for major unforeseen developments in international crises, suggesting he was fully competent to serve in those moments. 'I saw him operating, decision-making, executing as commander-in-chief throughout that time,' Sullivan added. Tapper and Thompson's book accused Biden and his closest aides of covering up his decline before he inevitably dropped out of the election. The pair detailed an instance in which Biden allegedly did not recognize Oscar-winning actor George Clooney at a fundraiser he hosted for him, and reported his aides' concerns that he would have to use a wheelchair after he secured reelection. Jake Tapper Hits Back At Criticism Of Biden 'Cover-Up' Book: 'Lies From Bad Faith Actors' CNN's Jake Tapper Spills On Biden Meeting That Left WH Official 'Shocked' A New Book Reveals Joe Biden Didn't Recognize George Clooney At Campaign Event, Leaving Actor 'Shaken To His Core' New Book Details Secret Wheelchair Drama During Joe Biden's Campaign
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Democratic Rep praises Trump for doing 'pretty darn well' on Middle East tour
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., offered rare praise for President Donald Trump Thursday, arguing he "played the Middle East pretty darn well." Trump has received acclaim from some unusual constituencies for his efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships in the Middle East for stability and economic prosperity. Trump, speaking in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday said he thinks the U.S. and Iran "are getting close" to a nuclear deal without any violence. Earlier this week, the president announced he would be lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria, before meeting the country's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, becoming the first U.S. president to meet with a Syrian president in 25 years. Himes, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, spoke at Politico's Security Summit on Thursday where the Democrat gave rare credit to the Republican president. Former Biden Officials Offer Rare Praise For Trump's Bold Middle East Moves "I'm not in the habit of praising Donald Trump," he began, before describing how Trump exceeded his expectations in the Middle East the past week. Read On The Fox News App "I go into the week fearing that the prime minister of Israel is hell-bent on going to war with Iran. I go into the week worried that we're going to miss the thread of an opportunity in Syria for the new leadership there. And I got to tell you, I think the president has, in this last week or so, played the Middle East pretty darn well," Himes said. "My guess is that the prime minister of Israel is cooling his heels a little bit on planning for Iran. My guess is that he's probably thinking through a better situation than he otherwise might want for Gaza," he added. "And look, it appears we're going to give al-Sharaa a chance in Syria. That's pretty good stuff. Again, not in the habit of praising this president, but I got to give him some kudos there." Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin noted he would not hear any of those things from Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., who is regarded as a hawk on foreign policy. "The very reason that you're praising Donald Trump is because he is taking a much more dovish approach to the Middle East than the hawks in his party, which does reflect that oftentimes Trump's impulses are really, really less hawkish than the folks in his party would prefer, right?" Martin said. Himes argued that the very reason he is in office is because of the backlash to the Iraq War. "I'm cautious about broad statements — but the mistakes of foreign policy in my lifetime have been mistakes of being naive about military engagement or about, you know, covert stuff," he said. "Remaking the region," Martin suggested, appearing to refer to ambitions of regime change and nation building in the Middle East. "Vietnam. Remaking the region. Changing the world at the point of a spear," Himes said. "And so, you know, look, we'll see. We'll see." Himes is one of many unexpected sources who have praised Trump for his bold moves in the Middle East, as numerous ex-Biden officials have expressed admiration as article source: Democratic Rep praises Trump for doing 'pretty darn well' on Middle East tour
