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Safaricom ventures into cyber security business

by Tech Magazine
January 22, 2019
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Safaricom CEO, Bob Collymore - Photo: Techweez.com

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Safaricom has moved to diversify its business portfolio with the launch of a cyber security solution targeted at Kenyan firms looking to protect their information and communications technology (ICT) systems.

The telecommunications firm, which is the region’s most profitable company, now says it is offering security services to businesses and individuals to help them reduce the risk of loss of money and sensitive data.

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The new service will enable firms to secure their emails and websites, manage vulnerabilities, test and audit IT systems as well as access real time monitoring as companies face increasing threats of hacking and fraud from tech-savvy criminals.

“We realise that customers all have unique needs and different budget levels. Our IT cybersecurity solutions are designed to cater for each customer’s needs so that they can get the best value and strategically select their solutions.

“We are excited to see that the solution is gathering interest with some of our customers in the financial services and transport industires already signing up for the service,” said CEO Bob Collymore in a statement.

Cybersecurity attacks

The venture comes as a study last year revealed that financial institutions in Kenya lost approximately Sh21.2 billion to cybersecurity attacks in 2017.

According to a report by IT Solutions firm Serianu, criminals withdrew more than Sh18 billion from victims’ accounts, forcing banks to compensate nearly the same amount.

Several lenders, saccos and even the Kenya Revenue Authority reported losing millions of shillings in daring attacks, forcing firms to scramble for products to increase resilience of their IT systems to attacks.

– Business Daily Africa

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