Doreen Mokoena
Doreen Mokoena is a visionary cybersecurity leader and CEO of Cybersec Clinique, as well as CIO of Cyberm8, ISPA Board Member, and ICANN Candidate Board Member. Since founding Cybersec Clinique in 2020, she has led impactful cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives, particularly within critical sectors such as mining, positioning the firm as a trusted industry partner.
Tackling Cybersecurity on a Constrained Budget - Business Focus
Dealing with cybersecurity is a challenge for ISPs of all sizes, but can be particular difficult for SMMEs operating on a limited budget. This presentation will cover some options and ideas for tackling security issues with limited resources.
Certificate Transparency: Running Static CT Logs
Certificate Transparency (CT), defined in RFC 6962, provides a mechanism for publicly logging TLS certificates in a way that allows anyone to audit Certificate Authority activity and detect the issuance of suspect or unauthorised certificates.
IPv6 - Measuring Uptake
With IPv4 exhaustion long established, the global transition to IPv6 is well underway — but how do we actually measure progress, and where does South Africa stand? This presentation examines why continued migration to IPv6 remains critically important, the methodologies available for tracking adoption across networks and regions, and what the data reveals about the state of IPv6 uptake in South Africa and on the broader African continent.
The Role of Civil Society in Connecting People Online (Zero-rating and Beyond)
This speech reflects DGMT’s journey in advancing zero-rating as a tool to expand access to critical services, particularly for underserved communities. It highlights key learnings that access alone is insufficient without meaningful use and positions the current moment as a shift towards a more holistic approach to digital inclusion. Looking ahead, it introduces the Connectivity Coalition as a collaborative platform to drive systems-level change, emphasizing the importance of partnerships across civil society, government, and the private sector.
Portia Rabonda
Portia Rabonda is the Africa Lead at FLEXOPTIX, where she has been engaging with and supporting IXPs and network operators globally since starting her role in 2019. She is responsible for market development, customer relations and community engagement in Africa.
Introduced to the Internet industry in 2014 through working with SAFNOG (Southern Africa Network Operators Group), Portia is passionate about building and supporting communities that drive sustainable Internet growth in Africa.
Khathutshelo Nicholas Thovheyi
As Executive Manager: Technology and Digital Services at ZADNA, Khathutshelo Nicholas Thovheyi leads the organisation’s ICT strategy, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives in alignment with its regulatory mandate. He oversees the development and delivery of secure, scalable technology platforms, including DNS infrastructure and digital services supporting the .ZA namespace. The role includes managing ICT governance, cybersecurity, risk, and compliance frameworks while ensuring operational excellence and business continuity.