The Institute of Cyber Security Zimbabwe

Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Based CyberSecurity Defense Strategies Masterclass 2026

Date:

24 - 25 September 2026 | Kariba

Venue:

Tamarind Resort | Kariba

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As Zimbabwe rapidly adopts digital technologies, mobile banking, e-government services, and cloud computing, the threat landscape continues to evolve. Ransomware, phishing, data breaches, and financial fraud are on the rise. With the enactment of the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07], organizations must strengthen their security posture while ensuring regulatory compliance.

This premier masterclass equips you with the knowledge and tools to leverage Artificial Intelligence in defending against modern cyber threats.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Board Members & Directors

  • Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)

  • Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

  • Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)

  • IT Managers & Systems Administrators

  • Risk Management Professionals

  • Internal & External Auditors

  • Compliance & Data Protection Officers

  • Finance & Banking Professionals

  • Government Officials & SOE Executives

  • Corporate Governance Practitioners

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

DAY 1: UNDERSTANDING AI AND THE CYBERSECURITY LANDSCAPE

  • Zimbabwe’s Cybersecurity Landscape – Cybercrime trends, sector-specific risks, economic impact

  • Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals – AI, Machine Learning & Generative AI in cybersecurity

  • AI-Powered Threat Detection – Phishing detection, network anomaly detection, fraud prevention

  • AI for Security Operations – SOCs, SOAR, automated threat containment, incident management

  • Practical Demonstrations – Live threat detection simulations & incident response exercises

DAY 2: GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT & CYBER RESILIENCE

  • AI-Powered Risk Management – Vulnerability assessments, risk prioritization

  • Cybersecurity Governance – Board oversight, Cyber and Data Protection Act compliance

  • International Standards – ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT 2019

  • Securing AI Systems – Adversarial AI, data poisoning, ethical AI governance

  • Developing an AI-Enabled Cybersecurity Strategy – Roadmap, budgeting, workforce skills

  • Action Planning – Group exercise and certificate award ceremony

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