Fortifying Your Business: Strengthening Cybersecurity with Microsoft Azure
Cyber Threats Are Rising in West Africa
Across Nigeria, Ghana, and the wider West African region, the digital landscape is evolving. While cloud adoption unlocks efficiency, it also expands the attack surface for cybercriminals.
The 2026 Reality: INTERPOL assessments show that phishing, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and ransomware account for over 30% of reported crimes in the region. Legacy antivirus software is no longer sufficient.
Modern businesses require a proactive security posture that protects every identity, device, and data asset—wherever they reside. This is the Zero Trust approach.
The Pillars of Azure Security
Azure moves organizations from reactive firefighting to continuous, intelligence-driven protection through three core pillars:
1. Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Acts as your central command center for threat visibility. It provides continuous security posture management, real-time vulnerability identification, and AI-driven detection to stop ransomware before it spreads.
2. Microsoft Entra ID (Formerly Azure AD)
In a hybrid world, identity is the new perimeter. Secure access through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access policies that verify location and device health before granting access.
3. Encryption & Regional Compliance
Azure ensures encryption of data at rest and in transit by default. It natively supports local regulations like Nigeria’s NDPR, reducing your legal and reputational risk.
Strategic Security as a Business Outcome
- Risk Mitigation: Dramatically reduce the impact of ransomware through automated AI response.
- Secure Hybrid Work: Protect teams seamlessly, whether they are in Lagos, Accra, or working remotely.
- Market Trust: Demonstrate adherence to global benchmarks like ISO 27001 to strengthen investor confidence.
Secure Your Future with Velvot
We specialize in securing Azure environments from day one, ensuring your protection never comes at the cost of your productivity.
