Safaricom Business has hosted an exclusive cybersecurity session offering insights into how Safaricom’s Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC) supports businesses to detect, prevent, and respond to attacks more effectively.
The session brought together over 50 senior IT and security executives to discuss strategies for strengthening enterprise resilience amid rising cyber threats.
“Enterprises can no longer treat security as an afterthought; it is now central to business continuity and reputation. Through our MSOC, we equip organisations with the tools and expertise needed to identify threats early and respond decisively,” said Frankline Okata, Acting Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Safaricom PLC.
During the session, cybersecurity experts shared a roadmap of upcoming services designed to further enhance enterprise resilience.
According to the Communications Authority of Kenya, the country has experienced a pronounced increase in cyberattacks and threats this year, with 4.6 billion threats recorded in the second quarter of the year. The major drivers were System vulnerabilities, inadequate patching and AI -driven attacks.
Safaricom Chief Corporate Security Officer, Nicholas Mulila, highlighted the rapidly evolving threat landscape, noting a surge in ransomware, phishing, and insider attacks targeting Kenyan enterprises.
“The question is no longer if a business will be targeted, but when. We encourage our partners and customers to be aware of existing threats and seek ways to mitigate. Safaricom is committed to being a trusted partner, helping businesses withstand and recover quickly from these increasingly sophisticated threats,” Mulila said.
The breakfast event serves as a precursor to the Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025, scheduled for 16th October 2025 in Nairobi, which will convene over 450 industry leaders, regulators, and partners.