The AFSC Awards – West Africa celebrate excellence in the fight against financial fraud, digital threats, and regulatory non-compliance across the region. These prestigious honors recognize organizations, institutions, and solution providers that are redefining the standards of fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and compliance in West Africa’s financial sector.
The awards spotlight visionaries and innovators who are leading transformative change through the deployment of cutting-edge technologies, fortified security protocols, and forward-thinking compliance frameworks. By setting new benchmarks for resilience and innovation, these leaders not only protect the financial ecosystem but also inspire others to elevate the future of fraud intelligence, data protection, and regulatory excellence.

Program Agenda

  • 18:30 Registration & Networking
  • 19:00 Cultural Performance & Entertainment
  • 18:10 Opening Remarks by the EMCEE
  • 18:20 Award Ceremony
  • 20:20 Closing Remarks by the EMCEE
  • 20:30 Cultural Performance & Entertainment, Close of the Awards Ceremony

 

AWARD CATEGORIES

 

Leadership Awards

  • CISO of the Year
  • Cybersecurity Leader of the Year
  • Financial Crime Prevention Leader of the Year
  • Compliance Leader of the Year
  • Cybersecurity Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Cyber Woman of the Year
  • Fraud Prevention Leader of the Year
  • Financial Fraud Investigator of the Year
  • MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) of the Year
  • Compliance Influencer of the Year
  • Rising Star in Cybersecurity
  • Rising Star in Compliance
  • Rising Star in Fraud Prevention

Product / Technology Awards

  • Excellence in Cybersecurity Product of the Year
  • Excellence in Threat Detection Product
  • Excellence in Cloud Security Solution
  • Excellence in AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solution
  • Excellence in Cyber Risk Management Solution
  • Excellence in Identity & Access Management Solution
  • Excellence in Fraud Detection & Prevention Solution
  • Excellence in Regulatory Compliance Technology Solution
  • Excellence in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Technology Solution
  • Excellence in KYC (Know Your Customer) Solution
  • Excellence in Endpoint Security Solution
  • Cyber Insurance Technology Provider of the Year
  • Excellence in Security Awareness Training Program
  • Excellence in Incident Response Solution
  • Innovation in Cybersecurity Compliance
  • Excellence in Fraud Risk Management Solution
  • Excellence in AI-Powered Fraud Detection
  • Excellence in Digital Payment Fraud Prevention

Institution Awards

  • Cybersecurity Team of the Year
  • Financial Crime Prevention Team of the Year
  • Fraud Prevention Team of the Year
  • Excellence in Cyber Threat Intelligence Provider
  • Excellence in Cybersecurity Consultancy Firm
  • Excellence in Compliance Consultancy Firm
  • Excellence in Cyber Resilience Program
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative of the Year
  • Excellence in Incident Response Team
  • Excellence in Data Governance and Privacy Program
  • Excellence in Fraud Intelligence Provider
  • Excellence in Fintech & Payments Compliance Initiative
  • Excellence in Cybersecurity Governance Program
  • Excellence in Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in Security
  • Excellence in Compliance Training Initiative
  • Excellence in Cyber Law & Policy Initiative
  • Excellence in Cybersecurity & Compliance Partnership
  • Excellence in Innovation in Regulatory Compliance
  • Excellence in Anti-Fraud Strategy Implementation
  • Excellence in Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Against Fraud
  • Excellence in Fraud Intelligence & Analytics