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What This Week's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure News Means for East African Enterprises

Technology Insights

Justus Amito· 4 min · Sep 14, 2026

What This Week's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure News Means for East African Enterprises

It has been an eventful week for anyone tracking enterprise technology and cybersecurity in Kenya and beyond, and the signal running through all of it is the same: security and infrastructure decisions that used to sit quietly with IT departments are now boardroom and government-level conversations.

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Cybersecurity

Justus A. Amito· 9 min

The State of Cybersecurity in Kenya in 2026

Kenya's digital economy has grown faster than almost any other in the region, and that growth has come with a cost. In 2026 the country has recorded some of the highest volumes of cyber threat activity ever logged by its national monitoring agencies, alongside a string of visible incidents that have

Top Ten Cybersecurity Trends

From ransomware and remote-working risks to AI-driven defence and the expanding Internet of Things, these are the ten cybersecurity trends every organisation should watch.

Microsoft Moving From Open License Purchases To The Cloud Solution Provider Program

Microsoft ended purchases through the Open License Program on December 31, 2021. Here is what that change means for your organisation and why buying through a Cloud Solution Provider partner matters.

Lenovo Delivers Future Ready IT Infrastructure For Midsize Companies

Lenovo introduces a complete series of easy-to-use IT infrastructure solutions and services built to help midsize businesses achieve intelligent transformation and grow.

Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2022 Unveils Cyberthreat Predictions

Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2022 predicts a continued surge in phishing and ransomware, and warns of a growing need for cyber protection across the Middle East and Africa.

Why Responsible Business Should Weigh Between People And Profit As Best Of Both Worlds

Putting people at the heart of technology decisions doesn't mean choosing between profit and purpose, it can deliver the best of both worlds.

Protecting Against Evolving Ransomware Attack Trends

Ransomware attack trends are evolving, from double extortion to Ransomware-as-a-Service. Learn how your organisation can stay ahead of the threats.

New Lemon Duck Variants Exploiting Microsoft Exchange Server

Lemon Duck is a self-propagating cryptominer that has been seen exploiting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities to spread across networks.

Staying Protected This Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder to review your security habits. These practical steps will help you and your team stay protected online.

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