Is cybersecurity the career opportunity South Africa can't afford to ignore?
South African organisations faced 1,884 cyberattacks per week in Q1 2025 — a 69% year-on-year increase. In this episode, Brendan Shaw (CEO, Mabili) sits down with Treasure Mgati, Senior Managing Cyber Consultant at Aon with 8 years of cross-industry experience, and Henry, Senior Web Developer and Mabili mentor, to break down what the current threat landscape actually looks like — and what it means for your career.

They cover:

• Why cybersecurity is no longer just a company problem — it's a personal one
• How AI is being used on both sides of the fight (and what that means for defenders)
• The Standard Bank breach, ransomware-as-a-service, and the growing sophistication of cybercriminal organisations
• Why you don't need a computer science degree to enter the field
• Career pathways: from SOC analyst to GRC, red teaming, and security architecture
• How CompTIA certifications still open doors — and what Mabili's mentored learning model adds on top
• The global recruitment drive actively seeking South African cyber talent

Whether you're curious about switching careers, a developer wanting to build more securely, or a business leader trying to understand your risk — this conversation is for you.

Chapters
0:00 Introductions & why this conversation matters
5:20 Why cybersecurity is relevant to everyone, not just IT
8:30 AI on both sides: threat and defence
13:00 Ransomware, M&A in cybercrime, and the Standard Bank breach
18:00 Career pathways into cybersecurity
20:20 What Mabili's mentored learning model looks like
22:00 Key takeaways

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