By Hussein Farid

The rise of remote and hybrid work has fundamentally reshaped Africa’s professional landscape. From Nairobi and Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam, Kigali, and Lagos, work is no longer confined to office spaces. Instead, it flows seamlessly between homes, airports, and co-working hubs.

While this shift has improved flexibility and efficiency, it has also introduced a critical—and often underestimated—risk: a surge in cyber threats. As organizations accelerate digital transformation, cybersecurity has become not only more important, but significantly more complex. The traditional security perimeter has dissolved, with sensitive corporate data now moving far beyond controlled office networks.

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