Episode 23
In Conversation with Matambila Karima-Chuunga, Regional Chief Information Security Officer (RCISO) at United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Matambila oversees cybersecurity strategy across East and Southern Africa. As the first Zambian and first female to hold this role, she has led key initiatives, including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SWIFT CSP, and Data Protection Compliance, strengthening organizational resilience.
A dedicated advocate for cybersecurity awareness and diversity in tech, she co-hosts HoneyPot Chats and co-founded Women in Technology Network Zambia (WiTN), whose mentorship program won the Best Tech Initiative for Women at the 2023 Techtrends Awards. Recognized as a FinTech leader in SADC (2022) and profiled by MIT Horizon, she is also a two-time 2024 ICTAZ Award winner, receiving the Cyber Security Excellence Individual Award and Outstanding Female ICT Professional of the Year Award.
- What are some of the trends shaping the African Banking sector
- Why banks are prime targets for attacks
- How banks manage cyber risks without slowing down innovation
- Protecting customers from scams & fraud
- The future of cybersecurity in financial services
- Is the Bank using Gen AI/AI today and is there a framework for AI governance for using AI responsibly?
Tune in to hear some great insights!
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