(India, Middle East, Turkey & Africa) ;Mohieddin Kharnoub Strategic Alliances & Channel Director (IMETA)
In a decisive stride toward digital resilience, Virtual Infosec Africa (VIA) and global cybersecurity firm , Exabeam (formerly LogRhythm) ,have unveiled Africa’s first monthly subscription-based SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) service. This pioneering model is poised to redefine how Ghanaian businesses, government agencies, and utilities defend their digital infrastructure, delivering enterprise-grade cybersecurity without the prohibitive costs.
The urgency is clear. In the first quarter of 2025, Africa recorded the highest global average of cyberattacks per organization, with 3,286 attacks per week, according to Check Point Software Technologies. Ghana’s energy, finance, telecom, and public service sectors have become prime targets. INTERPOL’s 2024 African Cyberthreat Assessment revealed that nearly one in five successful breaches resulted in the disruption of core business operations.
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the cost of deploying robust cybersecurity systems has long been a barrier. VIA’s subscription model, hosted at its managed security site at the National Information Technologies Agency (NITA) in Accra, directly addresses this challenge. Powered by Exabeam’s AI-driven platform, the service offers real-time threat detection, monitoring, and compliance tools tailored to Ghana’s industry needs and supported by pre-financing options.
Mr. Emmanuel Asiedu Sekyere, CEO of VIA, emphasized the transformative potential of the initiative. “We see this as a breakthrough for SMEs in Ghana,” he said. “They’ve long been exposed to threats without the means to defend themselves. Now, they can access the same technology used by global corporations—without the financial strain.”
The implications extend beyond business. As Ghana accelerates its digital transformation, the resilience of its cyber infrastructure becomes a matter of national interest. Affordable access to advanced cybersecurity tools could prevent large-scale disruptions, data breaches, and financial losses. “This isn’t just a business solution, it’s a national safeguard,” Mr. Asiedu said. “We’re helping build a digitally secure Ghana, one subscription at a time.”
He further noted that the model supports long-term business sustainability. By reducing the risk of cyber incidents, companies can protect customer trust, maintain operational continuity, and avoid costly recovery efforts. “For startups and growing enterprises, this could mean the difference between survival and collapse in the face of a cyberattack,” he said.
Why Data Protection Is Ghana’s New National Security Frontier
As Ghanaian organizations increasingly embrace digital transformation, VIA and Exabeam’s subscription service offers a timely and practical solution to one of the most pressing challenges of the digital age. “Cybercriminals don’t wait, and now, Ghana doesn’t have to either,” Mr. Asiedu concluded.
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Source: Virtual Infosec Africa and Exabeam
