Mark Palmer

Position: Security Go-To- Market Lead
Organization: Microsoft South Africa
I am security and technical leader with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and leading high-performing teams across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud, modern workplace, collaboration, networks, and data centre domains. With deep expertise in governance, risk, architecture, engineering, and channel engagement, I have held leadership roles at top technology companies including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. I thrive on aligning technology and services to customer strategy, developing architectural roadmaps, and crafting compelling technical proposals. In addition to my corporate role, I serve as a Board Member for the Cloud Security Alliance South Africa (CSA-SA). The Cloud Security Alliance plays a significant role in shaping global and regional cloud security best practices. In this role, I join forces with a brilliant team of industry leaders who are passionate about advancing secure cloud computing across South Africa.

Session Overview

AI & Cybersecurity: Seizing Opportunity, Securing Trust
Discover how the convergence of AI and cybersecurity is shaping the future of digital trust. We’ll explore practical strategies to secure AI innovation, empower transformation, and build confidence in technology. Attendees will gain insights on creating robust cyber frameworks that unlock opportunity while safeguarding what matters most.
Why Attend?
  • Learn how trust drives adoption of AI and emerging tech
  • Understand the critical role of cybersecurity in innovation
  • Get inspired to lead transformation with confidence

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I am security and technical leader with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and leading high-performing teams across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud, modern workplace, collaboration, networks, and data centre domains. With deep expertise in governance, risk, architecture, engineering, and channel engagement, I have held leadership roles at top technology companies including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. I thrive on aligning technology and services to customer strategy, developing architectural roadmaps, and crafting compelling technical proposals. In addition to my corporate role, I serve as a Board Member for the Cloud Security Alliance South Africa (CSA-SA). The Cloud Security Alliance plays a significant role in shaping global and regional cloud security best practices. In this role, I join forces with a brilliant team of industry leaders who are passionate about advancing secure cloud computing across South Africa.