Across the continent, cyber threats are evolving faster than many organisations can respond. Incidents such as ransomware, payment fraud, and data breaches have affected both the private and public sectors.
One of the most effective ways to improve security posture is to adopt a maturity-based approach. Rather than trying to implement every possible control, organisations assess where they are today and build a roadmap that aligns with their risk profile and business priorities. This helps them invest in the right capabilities at the right time.
The basics still matter. Identity and access management, patching, backup and recovery, email security, and network segmentation are fundamental. Many incidents exploit weak passwords, unpatched systems, or untrained staff. Regular awareness training and simple policy enforcement can dramatically reduce risk.
As organisations mature, they can introduce more advanced capabilities such as security information and event management, threat intelligence, and red-teaming. Partnerships with managed security providers are also becoming more common, especially where budgets and skills are limited.
Cybersecurity maturity is not about perfection. It is about understanding your most important assets, the threats you face, and the controls that will have the greatest impact.