North-West University (NWU) PhD candidate and staff member at the Centre for Teaching and Learning, Mr Thamie Ndlovu, presented a paper at the 4th BRICS Young Scientist Forum (YSF) In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Thamie, who is currently pursuing a PhD in information systems and computer sciences, was selected by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), in collaboration with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), to represent South Africa at the forum.
This year’s YSF took place from 6 to 8 November. The theme of forum was “Cybersecurity and Bio-economy”, highlighting the strategic importance of science, technology and innovation as key drivers of youth entrepreneurship and leadership.
Thami presented a paper titled: “Re-imagining cybersecurity: The effect of structure, culture and agency on cybersecurity”.
He says he used Margaret Archer’s morphogenetic approach to address how the South African government and BRICS countries can fight cybercrime.
“Technology usage among government, business and citizens is increasing exponentially, and has made all of us more vulnerable to cybercriminals,” says Thami.
“It was therefore important for me to look at cybersecurity from different angles to see how structure, culture and agency can be used to combat cybercrime.”
More about the BRICS YSF
This forum provides a networking platform for young scientists from the BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – to harness their knowledge to resolve common societal challenges through research and innovation.
It also aims to strengthen the research skills and competencies of young scientists, primarily below the age of 40.
Another goal is to build BRICS leadership in science and technology through creative youth with the capacity and capability to accelerate change individually and collectively to reinforce BRICS nation’s policies.
Thami Ndlovu presents his paper at the BRICS Young Scientist Forum.
