Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on passwordless MFA implementation for banks and telecommunications providers in South Africa and D.R. Congo
- Addresses identity-based threats including phishing, SIM-swap fraud and account takeovers affecting digital banking and mobile money services
- Covers compliance requirements under SWIFT CSP, PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 for strong authentication
- Includes a live demonstration of MFA deployment and management
Identity Threats in African Financial Services
Digital banking and mobile money services are expanding rapidly across Africa, bringing with them a corresponding rise in identity-based attacks. Phishing, SIM-swap fraud and account takeovers have become persistent threats targeting customers, employees and organisational data. Traditional password-based authentication no longer provides adequate protection against these attack vectors.
Regulatory and Compliance Drivers
International frameworks and regulators now expect strong authentication controls for privileged accounts, critical systems and internet-facing services. SWIFT Customer Security Programme, PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 all include requirements that make phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication a compliance priority rather than an optional security enhancement.
Implementation Challenges
Deploying phishing-resistant MFA at scale presents practical difficulties for many organisations. Legacy applications, hybrid environments, mixed device estates and complex credential lifecycles can delay or complicate rollout projects. This session from Qalyx and Versasec examines these obstacles and approaches for accelerating and automating MFA deployment while maintaining IT control and audit readiness.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for security, IT and compliance professionals at banks and telecommunications companies operating in South Africa and D.R. Congo. It will be relevant to those responsible for identity and access management, regulatory compliance or authentication infrastructure.