25 September 2018

FAIR Institute Launches South Africa Chapter

Submitted by: Johan Botha

The FAIR Institute is excited to announce the launch of the South African Chapter of the FAIR Institute.

The FAIR Institute is home to Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) which is the only international standard quantitative model for information security and operational risk.Today, FAIR is the only international standard value-at-risk model for quantifying information security and operational risk.

The FAIR Institute helps leading organisations:learn about risk scenarios affecting their industries;collect and create information security and operational risk management best practices; andbetter communicate with executive teams, boards and other stakeholders about cyber and operational risk in financial terms.

The South African launch of the FAIR standard and inaugural Chapter Meeting of the FAIR Institute will be held on Friday, October 12 at 08h30.

  • Date: Friday, October 12, 2018
  • Time: 08h30 for 09h00
  • Venue: First Distribution, 51 Kyalami Boulevard, Kyalami Business Park, Kyalami, Midrand, Johannesburg

At this introductory meeting, we welcome all CIO’s, IT Risk Managers, Information Security Managers, and Risk Managers, as well as current and prospective members of the FAIR Institute in Gauteng (later launch planned for Cape Town) to attend for what is sure to be a lively discussion and great networking opportunity with other risk experts and FAIR practitioners interested in risk quantification.

There will be a complementary presentation from the South Africa Chapter Chair, Johan Botha followed by a panel discussion.

Agenda:

  • Introduction – Ben Van Niekerk, First Distribution Introductions to the FAIR Institute South Africa Chapter
  • Overview of the FAIR model and Open Group
  • The FAIR book, certification path and benefits
  • Presentation of the RSA Archer Cyber Risk Quantification use case
  • Panel Discussion
  • Networking session

Come learn about what is FAIR, and how it can be of use for you and our organisation to quantify risk.To accept the invitation, please click on the RSVP link below:

RSVP

 

Seats are strictly limited.

We hope to see you there,

Johan Botha

Chair: South Africa ChapterFAIR Institute

Event Sponsors:

  • First Distribution
  • RSAsecurity