WORKSHOP
Africa Cyber Fest 2025: Conference Workshop Series
Theme
No Code: AI Automation, Building Agents for Cyber Ops A 4-day pre-conference technical workshop series demystifying the use of AI agents and no-code platforms for driving cybersecurity operations and professional upskilling.
As we dive into cybersecurity for the intelligence Age, let us explore the future of cybersecurity operations with the pre-conference workshop series at Africa Cyberfest 2025!
This workshop series is designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with the skills and hands-on knowledge to leverage cutting-edge no-code AI platforms and techniques to enhance efficiency, scalability and intelligence in cybersecurity Operations. Discover how to build intelligent agents and automate critical tasks in GRC, Def Sec, Off Sec, and also master the art of Prompt Engineering for enhanced AI interaction, all without writing a single line of code.
Get ready for hands-on insights and practical approaches to revolutionize your cyber ops efficiency and effectiveness.
OBJECTIVES
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To introduce cybersecurity professionals to the concepts and practical applications of no-code AI platform in building operational agents.
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Explore how prompt engineering and AI logic can be customized for leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI effectively for cyber-specific use cases.
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Provide practical demonstrations and walkthroughs to design, build, and deploy basic AI agents for specific cybersecurity operational areas.
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Encourage the use of no-code platforms and AI to foster a community of innovators to democratize cybersecurity innovation across Africa.
Who is this for?
Anyone in the tech space curious about practical AI applications in cybersecurity without the need for deep programming expertise.
What will participants gain?
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A clear understanding of how no-code AI can automate and augment various cybersecurity functions.
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Practical knowledge in using no-code tools to conceptualize or build simple AI agents.
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Actionable knowledge of prompt engineering to effectively interact with generative AI for cybersecurity tasks.
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The ability to identify opportunities for AI automation within your own work environments.
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Insights into the future of AI in cyber operations and its ethical implications.
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Cert of Participation for participants who join all 4 days.
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Oppourtunity to be one of the luck winners to win a ticket to the main conference.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
| Day | Date | Time | Topic | Description | Speaker |
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| Day 1 – Tuesday | May 27, 2025 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM WAT | Building Agents for Cyber Ops – Phishing Detection | Explore how to use AI agents to automate phishing detection and alert | Victor Nwogu – Senior Software Engineer, 9japay – Core Banking & Payments. |
| Day 2 – Wednesday | May 28, 2025 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM WAT | Building Agents for Cyber Ops – Blue Team Automation | Enhance detection and response with AI-driven agents that monitor, correlate, and act on security events in real-time. | Oluwaseyi Ajadi – Quality Assurance and Penetration Tester |
| Day 3 – Thursday | May 29, 2025 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM WAT | Building Agents for Cyber Ops – Offensive Security | Delve into automating penetration testing workflows, reconnaissance, and exploit simulation using AI agents and no-code tools. | Emmanuel Oni – Security Researcher |