Speaker

Mr Doctor Mafuwafuwane

Executive Head of Department: Security Technology & Service

Doctor Mafuwafuwane is the Executive Head of Security Services at Nexio, a Vodacom Group company, where he leads the strategic direction, delivery, and growth of cybersecurity services across enterprise and public-sector clients. With over a decade of experience in technology leadership, Doctor specializes in building advanced Security Operations Centres (SOCs), driving cyber resilience strategies, and aligning business objectives with security innovation.

He has played a pivotal role in developing Nexio’s Managed Security portfolio, encompassing SOC services, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and identity protection. A passionate advocate for cybersecurity skills development in South Africa, Doctor contributes to industry collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector—advancing the national cybersecurity agenda through leadership, mentorship, and thought influence.

  • Company Nexio South Africa

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The Indaba
October 29, 2025
11:00 am

Panel Discussion by IITPSA

Developing Collaboration between Academia, Government, and Industry on Building Cybersecurity Skills in Southern Africa