Behind the Screens: Designing, Developing & Defending Digital Products

Name: Behind the Screens: Designing, Developing & Defending Digital Products
Start: 2025-08-23T09:00:00+03:00
End: 2025-08-23T13:00:00+03:00
Location: Ngong Lane Plaza

Schedule

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

Ngong Lane Plaza | Nairobi, NA

Overview
In today’s digital world, building great products goes beyond sleek interfaces and clean code. Security is no longer an afterthought—it must be embedded throughout the entire design and deployment process. This masterclass brings together experts in Product Design, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity to explore how these three disciplines collaborate to deliver secure, usable, and scalable digital products.
Through real-life insights, cross-functional discussions, and a practical demo, this session will help learners understand how to align user needs, code quality, and data protection into one cohesive product strategy.
Objectives
Unpack how product designers, engineers, and cybersecurity professionals can co-create safer user experiences
Showcase how early collaboration across functions improves product quality, usability, and trust
Provide practical strategies for secure design, secure coding, and threat modeling
Equip learners with a systems-thinking mindset for product development
Who Should Attend
UI/UX and Product Designers
Software Developers & Engineers
Cybersecurity Enthusiasts
Students & Tech Professionals
Startup Founders and Product Managers
Speakers
Silas Silikhe – Product Design Technical Mentor, Moringa School
Expert in user-centered design, with experience in design systems and product storytelling that considers accessibility and usability.
Joseph Wambua – Software Engineer, Technical Mentor, Moringa School
Focuses on building scalable web applications and translating design into performant code, while balancing user and technical needs.
Francis Kipchumba – Cybersecurity Technical Mentor, Moringa School
Specialist in ethical hacking, threat mitigation, and secure systems design — with a mission to embed cybersecurity into the entire product lifecycle.
Format
Expert Panel / Fireside Chat
Live Case Study: Designing, Building & Securing a Feature
Audience Q&A