About this session

Alphus Hinds, CISO of CIB International, Standard Bank Group will deliver a thought-provoking keynote exploring the evolving mission of today’s CISOs against a backdrop of shifting global dynamics.

He will begin by reflecting on what has defined the cyber landscape in 2025, from major technological changes to the impact of geopolitical tensions that create cyber flashpoints, and the lessons CISOs must carry forward. From there, the keynote looks ahead to the regulatory horizon, examining how organizations can prepare for increasingly diverse and fragmented frameworks across regions while still enabling innovation and growth. Finally, Alphus turns the spotlight on the present, asking whether today’s CISOs are failing in their mission when the majority of cyber-attacks  are not being prevented or stopped - or whether the very role itself needs to be redefined to meet the demands of the future.

This keynote promises to deliver both candid reflection and strategic foresight, equipping cyber leaders with insights to navigate regulatory complexity and redefine resilience in the face of relentless threats.

Key takeaways:

• Learn from the key technological and geopolitical shifts that have defined the cyber landscape in 2025.
• Discover strategies to successfully navigate diverse and rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks.
• Reevaluate and reshape the CISO role to strengthen defenses in a world where the majority of cyber-attacks are not stopped.