Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, but with growth comes risk. Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, and businesses, governments, and startups need reliable protection.
Homegrown cybersecurity companies are stepping up, defending networks, safeguarding data, and making Africa’s digital space safer.
Here are the Top 5 Cybersecurity Solutions Companies in Africa
— Liquid C2 (South Africa): A division of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid C2 provides managed detection & response, threat intelligence, cloud security, and incident response services. Their operations span multiple African markets, helping enterprises protect critical infrastructure.
— Serianu (Kenya): A Pan‑African cybersecurity company delivering threat intelligence, cyber-risk consulting, Security Operations Center (SOC) services, and incident management across several African countries.
— CyberSOC Africa (Nigeria): Operates a Security Operations Center offering threat detection, threat hunting, incident response, and SOC-as-a-service. They specialize in protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats in Africa.
— Digital Encode (Nigeria): Co‑founded by Obadare Adewale, Digital Encode provides penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, and security consulting for businesses and public institutions.
— East Africa Data Handlers (Kenya): Focused on digital forensics, incident response, and enterprise security solutions. They assist companies in East Africa in monitoring, detecting, and mitigating cyber threats.
These five companies show that African cybersecurity is more than patching gaps. They’re building local expertise, protecting businesses, and ensuring that as Africa’s digital economy grows, it does so securely.
From enterprise-scale SOCs to specialized risk consulting, these firms are setting the standard for a safer digital continent.
List was selected from Africa-based companies with verified cybersecurity operations, including threat intelligence, SOC services, and risk management, validated via public sources and prioritized for enterprise-scale or multi-country presence.
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