Artem Bychkov<\/strong>, deputy chief security officer at SOFTSWISS, addressed delegates with a warning: Africa\u2019s booming digital economy is being matched \u2013 and in some cases outpaced \u2013 by cybercriminal innovation. South Africa now ranks among the top three countries globally in cybercrime-related losses, with R2.2 billion lost annually. \u201cAs the continent becomes more connected and digitally empowered, so too does the cyber risk. But with the right architecture, we can build resilience from the ground up,\u201d said Bychkov.<\/p>\n\n\n Bychkov spotlighted established as well as emerging threats \u2013 from malware-as-a-service and supply chain infiltration to deepfake-driven KYC fraud \u2013 and positioned SOFTSWISS as a company whose track record in technical stability and innovation is vital for the African market. \u201cCybercriminals adapt fast<\/strong>. So must we<\/strong>,\u201d he added. \u201cThere\u2019s no substitute for a comprehensive security programme. People, processes, and technology must align under a long-term vision.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n SOFTSWISS has\u00a0accelerated its African strategy, with enhanced adaptability for African operators. This strategy has already yielded acclaim: SOFTSWISS recently received the \u2018Innovation of the Year\u2019 award at the\u00a0Sports Betting East Africa+ Summit\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 a recognition that its customisable solutions are both reliable and transformative, even in newly entered markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SOFTSWISS\u2019 presence at Africa Tech Week underscores its ambitions to support Africa\u2019s digital future not only through gaming platforms but also through a broader ecosystem of secure digital services. From device-level MFA and behavioural analytics to real-time monitoring and secure-by-design development<\/strong>, the company is bringing global cybersecurity standards to the continent \u2013 and evolving them to meet local realities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SOFTSWISS\u2019 presence at Africa Tech Week underscores its ambitions to support Africa\u2019s digital future not only through gaming platforms but also through a broader ecosystem of secure digital services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2395,"featured_media":3889,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"SOFTSWISS is formalizing its South African market ambitions, positioning cybersecurity resilience as central to its strategy for supporting Africa's digital future. 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