Africa’s e-commerce landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digital adoption and mobile connectivity. However, this growth is unfolding against a backdrop of increasingly complex and persistent cyber threats. Amid this troubling digital escalation, esentry, a Managed Security Services Provider, is fast becoming the gold standard for cybersecurity across the continent. As a leading MSSP, the company is setting the pace with intelligent, innovative-led, and AI-powered solutions built specifically for the region’s complex threat landscape.
Incubated initially under Cybervergent, an emerging tech powerhouse offering AI-powered systems that help modern enterprises confidently navigate regulatory complexity and operational risk, esentry has fast evolved into an independent continental cyber security force. The company provides precision-driven, proactive security services to some of Africa’s most data-sensitive and highly regulated sectors. Its clientele spans enterprise conglomerates, financial services, healthcare providers, government agencies, and telecoms across West, East, and Southern Africa.
Regardless of the changing threat landscape and rising complexity of attacks, esentry has stayed true to its core mission: to engineer digital trust and safeguard Africa’s businesses and institutions by preventing cyber threats before they happen. This mission is anchored by values that guide every engagement — proficiency, agility, customer success, and trustworthiness.
A Tailored, Tactical Approach to African Cybersecurity
Africa’s cybersecurity challenges are not just technical, they are contextual. esentry’s strength lies in its deep understanding of the region’s realities. From USSD session hijacking and ransomware attacks exploiting exposed APIs to the rising tide of fake loan app ecosystems and insecure CI/CD pipelines, esentry has designed context-aware and globally relevant solutions.
Its approach blends offensive security, automated threat detection, compliance advisory, and AI-powered defensive tools to ensure clients can operate with confidence and resilience. Whether securing a healthcare system in Nairobi or fortifying a fintech’s backend in Lagos, esentry provides hands-on, high-impact cybersecurity infrastructure that scales.
Highlights from esentry’s Q1 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report
In its latest quarterly report, esentry revealed insights that underscore the urgency of its work:
- The report tracked a staggering 33,000+ incidents during the quarter alone.
- A notable rise in organised cybercrime, with threat actors now operating like structured businesses.
- Vulnerabilities are exploited within 48–72 hours of discovery — a clear indicator of shrinking response windows.
- Increased deployment of “living-off-the-land” tactics, remote access tools, and encoded payloads to bypass detection.
- The report revealed that over 500 compromised user accounts were discovered to be on sale on the dark web.
These figures reflect a rapidly escalating threat environment that demands innovative, scalable and localised security solutions. And that’s precisely where esentry thrives.
Real-World Impact: Securing Businesses at Scale
According to the report, when a growing e-commerce platform faced persistent web intrusion attempts, esentry stepped in to assess and neutralise the risk. Within five days, the team deployed a tailored Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution, effectively restoring the platform’s stability and significantly reducing successful attack attempts. It’s one of many examples of how esentry moves with speed and purpose to protect its clients from digital disruption.
Earning Trust, Building Credibility
With certifications from global standards bodies, including MSECB, PCI DSS, and SOC, esentry continues to earn recognition for its technical depth and operational excellence. These milestones are not just accolades but proof of esentry’s readiness to lead the continent into a more secure digital future.
Cybersecurity the Way It Should Be Done
In a landscape where cybercriminals are evolving fast, esentry is not playing catch-up. It’s building a future where African businesses are protected and empowered.
