SOFTSWISS calls for resilience through design at Africa Tech Week

SOFTSWISS, a leading global technology company and software provider for the iGaming industry, used its flagship platform at the opening of Africa Tech Week to formalize its ambitions in the South African market, highlighting cybersecurity resilience as central to its strategy. Deputy Head of Security, Artem Bychkov, warned that with the escalation of cyberattacks coupled with digital adoption, companies entering African markets must be builders – not just participants – of secure digital ecosystems.

Artem Bychkov, Deputy Head of Security at SOFTSWISS, addressed delegates with a warning: Africa's growing digital economy is being accompanied – and in some cases surpassed – by cybercriminal innovation. South Africa is now among the top three countries in the world in cybercrime-related losses, with R$2,2 billion lost annually. “As the continent becomes more connected and digitally empowered, so does cyber risk. But with the right architecture, we can build resilience from the start,” said Bychkov.

Bychkov highlighted established and emerging threats – from malware as a service and supply chain infiltration to KYC fraud driven by deepfakes – and positioned SOFTSWISS as a company whose track record of technical stability and innovation is vital to the African market. “Cybercriminals adapt quickly. We need to too,” he added. “There is no substitute for a comprehensive security program. People, processes, and technology must align under a long-term vision.”

SOFTSWISS has accelerated its African strategy, with greater adaptability for African operators. This strategy has already been acclaimed: SOFTSWISS recently received the “Innovation of the Year” award at the Sports Betting East Africa+ Summit – recognition that its customizable solutions are reliable and transformative, even in newly entered markets.

SOFTSWISS's presence at Africa Tech Week reinforces its ambition to support Africa's digital future not only through gaming platforms, but also through a broader ecosystem of secure digital services. From device-level MFA and behavioral analytics to real-time monitoring and secure development by design, the company is bringing global cybersecurity standards to the continent and evolving them to meet local realities.