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Cybersecurity and Technology: Protecting Information, Systems, and Trust

Date:

17 November, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

2 hours

CPD Units:

2

Category:

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

Technology risk is now business risk. This session explains how cybersecurity failures happen and how professionals are affected when systems are compromised.

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R345,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It affects financial data, client trust, and professional reputation. This session focuses on how cybersecurity failures occur and why technology risk must be understood by professionals, not just technical teams. Attention is given to common attack methods, weak points in systems, and the consequences of breaches. Understanding how technology and cybersecurity risks interact helps professionals ask better questions and identify exposure early. This session strengthens awareness of risk, responsibility, and the role professionals play in protecting information and systems in a digital environment.

Presenter/s

Prof Hanlie Smuts

Associate Professor in Informatics at the University of Pretoria Specialises in digital transformation, knowledge management, and business innovation with industry and academic expertise.

What will set you apart

  • Why cybersecurity matters to all organisations 
  • Common cyber threats facing businesses 
  • How breaches usually occur 
  • Impact of technology failure on operations 
  • Professional and reputational consequences 
  • Practical steps to reduce exposure 

Event breakdown

  • Technology risk explained 
  • Common cyber threats 
  • How breaches occur 
  • Data protection failures 
  • Impact on financial information 
  • Operational disruption 
  • Professional responsibility 
  • Strengthening cyber awareness 

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Other.