Kenya · East Africa · UK Remote

Cybersecurity &
Compliance Built
for African Enterprises.

SecureZaidi helps organisations reduce cyber risk, strengthen compliance, and build resilient security cultures — with deep expertise in the Kenya Data Protection Act and African regulatory landscape.

200+ Assessments Delivered
50+ Certified Clients
97% Client Retention
15+ Years Experience
Core Services

Enterprise-grade security
across your full organisation.

From data privacy compliance to managed threat detection, our services span the full security lifecycle — built specifically for the African business context.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Transform your workforce into a human firewall. Our tailored awareness programmes include phishing simulations, social engineering training, and compliance modules designed to build lasting security culture.

Phishing Simulation Security Culture E-Learning Executive Training
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Governance, Risk & Compliance

Build a mature GRC programme from the ground up. We help with ISO 27001 readiness, risk assessments, policy management, compliance audits, third-party risk, and cybersecurity maturity assessments.

ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Policy Management Maturity Assessment
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Security Consulting

Strategic security advisory for organisations that need senior expertise without a full-time hire. Our vCISO services cover security program development, cloud security, architecture reviews, and incident response planning.

vCISO Cloud Security Architecture Review IR Planning
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Managed Security Services

Continuous 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and vulnerability management — without building an in-house SOC. Get real-time dashboards, endpoint protection, and monthly security reporting tailored to your risk profile.

Continuous Monitoring Threat Detection Vulnerability Mgmt SOC Reports
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Not Sure Where to Start?

Book a free 30-minute security assessment call. We'll review your current posture and identify your highest-priority risks — at no cost, no obligation.

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NAIROBI · EAST AFRICA · UK REMOTE
🇰🇪 Kenya Data Protection Act 2019
Data Privacy Compliance

Helping Kenyan Businesses
Achieve Data Privacy
Compliance with Confidence.

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) is actively enforcing Kenya's Data Protection Act. Organisations that fail to comply face significant fines and reputational risk. We make compliance manageable.

ODPC Registration & Notification
We guide you through mandatory data processor and controller registration with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
Data Mapping & Record of Processing
Comprehensive mapping of all personal data flows across your organisation — systems, people, and third parties.
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)
Structured PIAs for new systems and processes, identifying risks before they become enforcement issues.
Data Retention & Deletion Policies
Clear, enforceable policies governing how long data is held and procedures for lawful deletion and disposal.
Employee Privacy Awareness Training
Staff training programmes aligned to Kenya DPA obligations — ensuring your team understands and applies data protection principles.
DPA Compliance Dashboard
ODPC Readiness Assessment
Overall Compliance Score 76%
ODPC Registration
Data Controller
Complete
Data Mapping
Record of Processing Activities
Complete
Privacy Impact Assessment
Core Systems
In Progress
Retention Schedules
Policies & Procedures
In Progress
Staff Training
DPA Awareness Programme
Pending
Next Action
Complete Privacy Impact Assessment for CRM and payment systems — Q2 2025
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SecureZaidi Phishing Simulation Detected
This was a simulated phishing email. Red flags: mismatched sender domain, urgency language, suspicious URL. 73% of employees clicked this link before training. After our programme: 8%.
73%
Before Training
8%
After 90 Days
89%
Risk Reduction
Human Risk Management

Reduce Human Cyber Risk.
Build a Security-First Culture.

Over 90% of successful cyberattacks begin with human error. Our security awareness programmes go beyond checkbox training — we change behaviour and embed security thinking at every level of your organisation.

Phishing Simulation Campaigns
Realistic, African-context phishing simulations — from M-Pesa fraud attempts to fake ODPC notices. Measure click rates, report rates, and track improvement over time.
Security Awareness Modules
Short, engaging training modules covering password hygiene, social engineering, data privacy, remote working security, and Kenya DPA awareness — accessible on any device.
Executive Cybersecurity Briefings
Board-level awareness sessions covering the cyber threat landscape, regulatory obligations, liability, and security investment decision-making tailored for African business leaders.
Governance, Risk & Compliance

Compliance Simplified.
Risk Quantified.

Build and mature your GRC programme with expert guidance. From initial risk assessment to ISO 27001 certification and ongoing compliance management — we provide the structure, expertise, and tools your organisation needs.

ISO 27001 Readiness & Certification
End-to-end support from gap analysis through implementation, internal audit, and certification. Average time to certification: 6–9 months with SecureZaidi support.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
Structured risk assessments using NIST, ISO 31000, and FAIR frameworks — quantifying risk in business terms that inform investment decisions.
Policy Development & Management
A complete library of security policies — from acceptable use and BYOD to incident response and data classification — tailored to Kenya's legal and regulatory environment.
Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment
Based on NIST CSF 2.0
Govern Level 3 — Consistent
Identify Level 3 — Consistent
Protect Level 2 — Partial
Detect Level 2 — Partial
Respond Level 1 — Initial
Recover Level 1 — Initial
Priority Recommendations
Implement SIEM and log management solution
Develop and test Incident Response Playbooks
Conduct Business Continuity & DR testing
Industries

Built for African Businesses
Across Every Sector.

We understand the unique regulatory, operational, and threat landscape facing different industries across Kenya and East Africa.

Financial Services
Banks, SACCOs, fintechs, and insurance companies face the most sophisticated threats and heaviest regulatory scrutiny in Kenya. We specialise in banking-sector compliance and cybersecurity.
CBK Guidelines Kenya DPA PCI DSS
Healthcare
Patient data protection is both a legal obligation and an ethical imperative. We help hospitals, clinics, and health tech companies secure sensitive health information under Kenya DPA and global standards.
Kenya DPA HIPAA ISO 27001
Education
Universities, schools, and edtech platforms hold vast amounts of student personal data. We help educational institutions meet their DPA obligations and protect academic integrity.
Kenya DPA FERPA ISO 27001
Government & Public Sector
Ministries, county governments, and state corporations handling citizen data must comply with the highest standards. We support public sector digital transformation with security built in.
Kenya DPA NIST CSF CIS Controls
SMEs & Startups
Small and growing businesses face real cyber threats without enterprise budgets. Our right-sized security packages make professional cybersecurity and compliance achievable for SMEs across East Africa.
Kenya DPA Cyber Essentials ISO 27001
Technology Companies
SaaS platforms, cloud service providers, and technology companies need security embedded from day one. We help tech firms build security-by-design and meet enterprise customer requirements.
SOC 2 ISO 27001 Kenya DPA
Our Approach

A structured path from risk to resilience.

Every engagement follows a transparent, proven methodology — ensuring you always know where you stand and what comes next, with no jargon and no surprise costs.

01

Discover & Scope

We map your business context, critical assets, regulatory obligations under Kenya DPA and other applicable frameworks, and define the right scope and objectives for your engagement.

02

Assess & Analyse

Deep technical and process evaluation against leading frameworks. Findings are risk-rated and mapped to real-world business impact — not just checkbox compliance that creates a false sense of security.

03

Report & Prioritise

Clear, board-ready reports with prioritised remediation plans. Actionable insight for both executive leadership and technical teams — translated from security language into business language.

04

Remediate & Validate

We support implementation, conduct follow-up reviews, and validate that controls are effective — closing the loop on every finding and building lasting improvement into your organisation.

200+
Security Assessments
Delivered
50+
Organisations Certified
or Compliant
10K+
Employees Trained
Across Africa
97%
Client Retention
Rate
Client Perspectives

Trusted by Security-Conscious Organisations
Across Africa.

SecureZaidi guided us through Kenya Data Protection Act compliance from start to finish. Their understanding of both the ODPC requirements and how to implement practical controls in a Kenyan business context was invaluable.
Amina Kariuki
Head of Legal & Compliance · Nairobi Fintech
After our phishing simulation, 68% of our staff clicked the test link. Three months into SecureZaidi's awareness programme, that number dropped to 9%. The culture shift across our organisation has been remarkable.
James Mutua
IT Director · East African Healthcare Group
As a growing SaaS company, we needed ISO 27001 to win enterprise contracts. SecureZaidi's practical, hands-on approach got us certified in 7 months — faster and more cost-effective than we thought possible.
Sarah Oduya
CTO · Kenyan SaaS Platform
Insights

Cybersecurity Knowledge
Built for African Context.

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Free Assessment · No Obligation

Ready to Strengthen Your
Security Posture?

Start with a free 30-minute consultation. We'll assess your current security posture, identify your top compliance risks, and show you exactly where to focus first — at no cost.

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Nairobi · UK Remote
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Why SecureZaidi

Africa's cybersecurity challenge needs an African answer

We are not a generic IT firm that added "security" to its brochure. We are a dedicated cybersecurity and GRC consultancy built specifically for the East African market — with the expertise, local presence, and cultural understanding that global firms simply cannot replicate.

Kenya DPA Specialists

While others learn the Kenya Data Protection Act from a document, we have guided organisations through live ODPC engagements, audits, and enforcement responses since the Act commenced.

Local Presence, Global Standards

Nairobi-based consultants who understand East African business culture, regulatory timelines, and market realities — delivering ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST frameworks that actually fit your context.

Practitioners, Not Theorists

Every engagement is led by practitioners with hands-on experience in incident response, security operations, and regulatory submissions — not junior consultants reading from a playbook.

Right-Sized for African SMEs

Enterprise security frameworks adapted for organisations at every stage — from Series A startups to established corporates — without the inflated retainer fees of multinational consultancies.

Dual Jurisdiction Expertise

Operating across Kenya and the UK, we help organisations that need to satisfy both ODPC requirements and international regulators — a rare capability in the East African market.

Outcome-Driven Engagements

We measure success by your outcomes — certifications achieved, audits passed, incidents prevented — not billable hours. Every project has defined deliverables and measurable results.

Client Testimonials

Trusted by organisations across East Africa

"SecureZaidi guided us through our Kenya DPA registration and internal audit in a matter of weeks. Their team understood the ODPC process better than any firm we had spoken to — and their documentation templates saved us months of work."

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Amara Muthoni
Head of Legal & Compliance, Nairobi Fintech

"We engaged SecureZaidi for an ISO 27001 gap assessment before our Series B. The report was thorough, actionable, and impressed our investors' due diligence team. We closed the round with full confidence from all parties on our security posture."

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David Kariuki
CTO, East Africa SaaS Platform

"The security awareness programme SecureZaidi delivered for our 200-person team was genuinely engaging — not death by slideshow. Phishing simulation results improved by 74% in three months. Our board now sees security as a strength, not a liability."

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Fatima Omondi
People Director, Regional Logistics Group

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