The Rebel Element

Yesterday, our Chief Rebel Kelly Bentley rocked the stage as moderator for three game-changing panels at the Africa Tech Festival! 💥 From tackling Zero Trust Architecture in African Enterprises with the sharp minds of Suren Naidoo, Dr. Harrison Nnaji, Khetha Cele and Galeboe Mogotsi, MBA, C-CIO(SA), CITBP(SA), to diving into Seizing the AI Opportunity for Business Transformation and Workforce Evolution with Faith Burn, Ravi Bhat, Joy Basu, and Kojo Boakye, and finally, exploring Governance Strategies for Cybersecurity to Protect Africa’s Critical Infrastructure with Ayanda Peta, Deidre Maraisé, and Tyron Fourie—each session was packed with insights, energy, authenticity, future-focused ideas and a dash of much needed humour 💥 Huge thanks to our inspiring panelists and everyone who joined in these power-packed discussions🌍🚀 #AfricaTech #ChiefRebel #Innovation #Cybersecurity #AI

Oh FFS... One Last Cheers Before the Party Gets Wild! 🎉🍹 Before we hit the dance floor and toast with drinks in hand, we’ve got to give a massive shoutout to GYST Wellbeing, ITB Ltd, and Punk Security Limited! 🙌 Without you and all our other fabulous sponsors, today would have just been a plain old Wednesday. Let’s not forget our brilliant speakers—you all rocked it! Today was one for the books, and we’re practically bouncing in our boots with excitement for what’s next! And to everyone who showed up: go grab that tequila and let loose because we love you more than a well-crafted cocktail! 🥳❤️ Now, let’s get this party started! 🪩 🤠 #ThankYouSponsors #PartyOn #TequilaTime #NetworkingAndChill #GoodVibesOnly ☀️ Amy Stokes-Waters Kelly Bentley The Rebel Element Esc - The Cyber Escape Room Co.

Oh FFS... Let the Good Times Roll! 🍹✨ And just like that, the talks have been talked and the panels have pondered—now it’s time to sip, schmooze, and celebrate like there’s no tomorrow! 🎉🥳 A massive shoutout to Thirty Nine Cyber for turning up the tequila heat and to Stream.Security for making the party pop with their stellar bar sponsorship and the fabulous cocktail, the Cloud Twin! 🍸☁️ We’re over the moon that they helped sprinkle some magic on the night. It’s officially time to get lit—no more puns, just fun! Let’s make some legendary memories! Oh FFS...#CheersToNetworking #PartyTime #CyberCelebration #CocktailMagic #CloudTwin #GetLit #NetworkingNights ☀️ Amy Stokes-Waters Kelly Bentley The Rebel Element Esc - The Cyber Escape Room Co.

💥 Spotlight on Innovation: Harmonic Security! 💥 Wrapping up our Oh FFS... Innovation Showcase is Harmonic Security, experts in zero-touch data protection! 🚀🔐 Their innovative approach to data loss prevention keeps your information secure without the usual hassle, allowing you to focus on what really matters. A big thank you to Harmonic Security for being a fantastic sponsor today! 🙌💼 Here’s to fresh ideas that simplify security and enhance defense's in a wild wild world! #InnovationShowcase #HarmonicSecurity #ZeroTouchProtection #DataSecurity #CyberInnovation #SecureYourData #FutureOfSecurity James C.. Kelly Bentley The Rebel Element ☀️ Amy Stokes-Waters Esc - The Cyber Escape Room Co.

🤠 🪩 Spotlight on Innovation: ESProfiler! 🤠 🪩 Next up, we’ve got ESProfiler, the masters of stretching your security dollars! They’re all about helping organizations get the most bang for their cybersecurity buck – or pound, in today’s case. With their insights, every cent goes exactly where it counts, turning security investments into streamlined, high-impact defenses. We’re thrilled to have ESProfiler join our sponsor lineup, bringing a fresh perspective to the world of smart security spending. Here’s to making every investment count! Oh FFS... #InnovationShowcase #ESProfiler #SmartSecuritySpend #CyberEfficiency #CyberSecurity #ImpactfulInvestments Louis H. Kelly Bentley ☀️ Amy Stokes-Waters The Rebel Element Esc - The Cyber Escape Room Co.

🎉 Diving into Innovation with Culture Gem! 🎉 Kicking off our Oh FFS... innovation showcase, Culture Gem is rethinking e-learning with a strong focus on the individual. Their belief? No two brains learn the same way – so why should education be one-size-fits-all? Through a mix of games, videos, podcasts, and other resources, Culture Gem adapts to each learner’s unique style, making education more engaging and personal. It’s learning that finally fits you, not the other way around! We’re beyond thrilled to have Culture Gem as a sponsor for today’s event! Their commitment to personalized, adaptive learning fits right into our vision for innovation, and we couldn’t ask for a better partner to help us launch our showcase. #OhFFS #InnovationShowcase #CultureGem #LearningYourWay #EdTech #CustomLearning #NoTwoBrains #AdaptiveEducation #FutureOfLearning Kelly Bentley ☀️ Amy Stokes-Waters Jemma . The Rebel Element Esc - The Cyber Escape Room Co.

🌍 A Huge Thank You to BUI for Powering Oh FFS... 🌍 We’re beyond thrilled to have BUI as a key sponsor, making Oh FFS... possible and taking their support all the way from South Africa to the heart of London! 🇿🇦➡️🇬🇧 The Rebel Element is proud to work closely with BUI in South Africa, and bringing that partnership overseas has been nothing short of amazing. A special shoutout to Thys Janse van Rensburg and Jacques du Toit, who shared their invaluable insights as part of today’s program, enhancing the event with their expertise. Today wouldn’t have been what it was without BUI’s commitment, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this journey with them. Here’s to more incredible collaborations on the global stage! #OhFFS #BUIPartner #GlobalSupport #TheRebelElement #FromSAToLondon #CyberSecurity #ThankYouBUI #PoweringEvents #LondonEvents BUI BUI United Kingdom ☀️ Amy Stokes-Waters Kelly Bentley The Rebel Element Esc - The Cyber Escape Room Co.

🏉 Cybersecurity & Rugby: More Alike Than You Think! 🏉 A massive shoutout to Thys Janse van Rensburg from BUI for bringing the passion and energy today at Oh FFS... ! Kicking things off with some classic rugby spirit, Thys delivered a compelling talk on using AI to modernize security operations – a game-changer for both defenders and attackers in the digital world. He tackled how AI empowers the "good guys" in cybersecurity to stay ahead, with tools that can defuse cyber threats like a bomb squad neutralizing danger on the field. But just like in rugby, the opponents are constantly evolving too – and they’re using AI to automate attacks and phishing campaigns. Thys’s message? We have to stay on offense, using AI to squash evolving threats and motivate innovation in cybersecurity. Thank you, Thys, for an unforgettable talk! Here’s to staying sharp, proactive, and ready to face every challenge! #OhFFS #CyberSecurity #AIandSecurity #BUISponsor #RugbyAndTech #Innovation #CyberDefense #GoodVsBadAI ☀️ Amy Stokes-Waters Kelly Bentley The Rebel Element Esc - The Cyber Escape Room Co.

🧠 Burnout Unplugged: Fresh Takes from Our Expert Panel 🧠 At Oh FFS... , moderator Cary Vidal led a dynamic convo on burnout with Katie Maycock, Brian B., Dane Clackworthy, and Christian Reinhardt. This panel got real about the sneaky signs of burnout—the ones that creep up as we start treating stress like it’s just “part of the job.” They broke down how burnout often begins with small habit changes and, if unchecked, can spiral into full-on apathy. And don’t get us started on toxic positivity! The team highlighted that brushing off real stress with a “just stay positive” mantra only makes things worse. Time to rethink burnout—and actually tackle it—for ourselves and our teams! #OhFFS #BurnoutUnplugged #RealTalkOnStress #CyberWellbeing #TheRebelElement #ToxicPositivity #CyberResilience #MentalHealthMatters #ResilientTeams #LondonEvents The Rebel Element Kelly Bentley ☀️ Amy Stokes-Waters Esc - The Cyber Escape Room Co.

🤠 A Huge Thank You to Infosec Advisory Group! 🤠 A massive shoutout to InfoSec Advisory Group for being such a key sponsor at Oh FFS...! Your support helped bring this event to life, and we couldn’t have done it without you. From backing our vision from day one to fueling today’s critical discussions on security, InfoSec Advisory Group has been there every step of the way. Here’s to a powerful partnership that’s reshaping the future of cybersecurity! #OhFFS #InfoSecAdvisoryGroup #CyberSecurity #ThankYou #EventSupport #TheRebelElement #LondonEvents ☀️ Amy Stokes-Waters The Rebel Element Kelly Bentley Esc - The Cyber Escape Room Co.