With rising risks of cyberattacks across industries, the need for preparedness is turning urgent by the day, pushing players in the cybersecurity segment to share ideas on best practices.

Ahead of the October 16th Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025, the showcase brought together experts drawn from across the industry to explore strategies for building military grade security systems amid persistent attacks.

In a breakfast forum that attracted over 50 senior IT and security executives in the country, Safaricom Business offered the participants an inside look at Safaricom’s Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC), illustrating how the company empowers businesses to detect, prevent, and respond to attacks more effectively.

“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.

The forum, which was held as part of Cybersecurity awareness month, saw attendees experience live threat simulations and demonstrations of MSOC’s analytics-driven monitoring tools, showcasing how the platform delivers real-time threat detection and response. 

Safaricom cybersecurity experts also shared a roadmap of upcoming services that are designed to further enhance enterprise resilience.

According to the Communications Authority of Kenya, the country is experiencing increased cyberattacks and threats, with 4.6 billion threats recorded in the second quarter of this year. 

Currently, the major drivers of attacks are: system vulnerabilities, inadequate patching and AI-driven attacks.

Chief Corporate Security Officer at Safaricom, 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,” he said.

The breakfast event serves as a precursor to the Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025, scheduled for October 16 in Nairobi, which will convene over 450 industry leaders, regulators, and partners under the theme “Powering Progress, Securing Growth.”