CyberM8 Initiative NPC is pleased to announce the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) as the official Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accreditation Partner for the Africa Cybersecurity Indaba 2026, taking place from 27 to 29 October 2026 in Sandton, Johannesburg.
The partnership strengthens the professional development value of the Indaba by providing participating ICT and cybersecurity professionals with an opportunity to earn CPD recognition through their participation in the conference.
Advancing Cybersecurity Professional Development
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, professionals responsible for protecting organisations and critical infrastructure require continuous access to new knowledge, research, technologies and industry practices.
Through the partnership with IITPSA, the Africa Cybersecurity Indaba will provide a platform that goes beyond industry networking and thought leadership by contributing towards the continuous professional development of Africa’s ICT and cybersecurity workforce.
The 2026 programme will bring together government, industry, academia, regulators, law enforcement, researchers and cybersecurity professionals to engage on some of the continent’s most pressing digital security priorities.
Key discussions will include cybersecurity policy and regulation, digital sovereignty, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, cybercrime, financial cybersecurity, aviation cybersecurity, cloud security, cybersecurity skills development, research and emerging technologies.
Strengthening Professional Standards
IITPSA is a recognised professional body for ICT practitioners in South Africa and plays an important role in advancing professionalism, ethical practice, skills development and continuous learning within the ICT profession.
Its participation as the official CPD Accreditation Partner reinforces the Africa Cybersecurity Indaba’s commitment to ensuring that the conference contributes meaningfully to the development of professionals responsible for securing Africa’s digital economy.
The partnership also builds on the relationship between CyberM8 and IITPSA, with IITPSA having supported the Second Annual Cybersecurity Indaba in 2025 as its CPD Accreditation Partner.
Building Africa’s Cybersecurity Capability
The transition from the Cybersecurity Indaba to the Africa Cybersecurity Indaba represents an important step towards creating a stronger continental platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and coordinated approaches to cybersecurity.
As Africa accelerates digital transformation, building cyber resilience will require more than technology. It will require skilled professionals, trusted institutions, strong professional standards and continuous knowledge development.
Through this partnership, CyberM8 and IITPSA will continue contributing towards a cybersecurity ecosystem where professionals are equipped to respond to evolving threats while supporting Africa’s secure and trusted digital transformation.
Africa Cybersecurity Indaba 2026
27 to 29 October 2026
Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Theme: Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Innovation, Trust & Resilience
