Indigenous Ghanaian Company, Virtual Infosec Africa has officially launched a transformative suite of AI-driven managed security and digital forensic services, signaling a major milestone in Africa’s ongoing efforts to build a resilient digital future.
The AI-driven centre will cut businesses’ initial investment and operational costs by over 90 percent and 50 percent, respectively, bringing huge relief to institutions currently grappling with the surging cost of cybersecurity.
The new centre, which is powered by advanced AI and equipped with global threat intelligence capabilities.
It is the collaborative effort of VIA through strategic partnerships with global security information and event management (SIEM) leader, Exabeam, and Arctic Security, allowing the indigenous company to deliver cutting-edge protection tailored to Ghanaian and African enterprises.
The AI-driven centre will be locally operated, and is equipped with an AI-powered security operations centre (SOC) that has real-time threat detection, managed detection and response (MDR), and vulnerability management, all driven by Exabeam’s behavioural analytics platform.
The Head of Security Operations at VIA, Norvisi Addo, stated that cyber threats had become more sophisticated and targeted, increasingly affecting both critical national infrastructure and small businesses.
Mr Addo said traditional defence mechanisms were being outpaced, creating an urgent need for advanced solutions such as those offered by the new centre.
The facility is designed to transform cybersecurity approaches by dramatically reducing costs while enhancing protection capabilities.
The Omanhene of the New Juabeng Traditional Area, Nana Kwaku Boateng III, who was also the chairman for the event commended VIA for its commitment to protecting Ghana’s digital future.
He called for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity that extends beyond technological solutions but embraces collaborations.
“Safeguarding the digital space requires more than just tools. It demands unity of purpose, shared responsibility, and sustainability in knowledge and innovation,” Nana Boateng III said.
“Let us continue to work together: government, private sector, traditional authorities, and the youth to ensure that the digital transformation we embrace is not only inclusive but also secure,” the Omanhene added.
Virtual Infosec Africa’s new services aim to support businesses and institutions in combating cybercrime, responding to incidents more effectively, and complying with global data protection standards.
