Nairobi: Network and endpoint security Company Sophos is targeting to seize the opportunity to introduce latest and award-winning security technologies and solutions to the Kenyan market.
Thursday, Sophos met its partners in Kenya to showcase and educate them on new security features on their portfolio of security products.
This is part of the multi-city Partner forums held in Africa, the company organised the event in Kenya after meeting partners in Nigeria and Tanzania.
Dubbed “Discover Sophos”, the event was held at Villa Rosa Kempinski, where partners learnt about the entire range of Sophos security products that span end-user, network and server protection solutions from security experts.
Experts showcased security features for instance those that prevent users from leaking information from networks, application risk meters to enable administrators see the risk levels of various applications that users access and interactive dashboard network security centre.
Sophos Channel Manager Kenya, Philip Obondy said partners have an opportunity to provide greater value proposition in the Kenyan market. He encouraged them to sign more enterprise deals due to the availability of more robot products.
“Consolidation with Cyberoam has allowed Sophos to significantly expand its presence in Middle East and Africa, with total partner count exceeding over 2,000 experienced resellers.”
Sophos also announced several partner enablement initiatives including skills development, training and certification programs and incentives for growth.
The company will be hosting a promotional training for engineers to understand the XG produc, says Alkesh Soneji, Head Business Development, Sophos.
Harish Chib, VP MEA, Sophos said, “Being a 100 per cent channel centric company is the hallmark of our success and we are proud of our Kenya partners for adding to our growth.
“With combined strengths, we are set to enable our partners achieve greater scale and depth to revenue opportunities, ensuring continued growth, latest skills, simplified management of business and customers,” said Harish.
A recent study reveals that the annual cost of cybercrime to Kenyan companies is estimated to be Sh15 billion (USD146 Million). Moreover, both public sector and private sector businesses are at increased risk from internet perils. Absence of skilled cyber-security professionals add to this challenge.
Kenya is undergoing another round of ICT led transition, which would benefit its healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, education and government projects, adding to citizens’ welfare.
However, with mobile and broadband connectivity reaching more users and businesses, cyber-criminals have more targets in their radar. Sophos brings tremendous opportunity to Kenya partners to address network, end user and server protection needs.