BSides Joburg 2024

BSides Joburg 2024

Cybersecurity in the Boardroom: From Risk to Strategic Advantage
2024-07-20 , Track 1

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern; it's a critical business issue demanding boardroom attention. This talk dives into the evolving threat landscape and its potential impact on an organization's reputation, finances, and operations.


I'll explore key areas for board oversight, including:
- Understanding cyber risks in business terms
- Translating technical jargon into actionable insights
- Building a culture of security awareness across the organization
- Developing a proactive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals

The talk will showcase successful strategies for board engagement and provide practical steps for directors to transform cybersecurity from a burden to a strategic advantage.

Sandika is a technology governance, risk and compliance leader with 17 years of experience in IT audit, assurance and advisory in the banking and broadcast industries. She provides strategic oversight in IT, digital, audit, risk, social and ethics committees as an independent committee member for various organisations. Sandika also provides strategic direction for digital products as an advisory board member. She holds a BSc in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Digital Transformation and Innovation Leadership. She speaks publicly on all things digital.