The 2026 Ranking: Nigeria's Best Cybersecurity Companies

Why this list matters

Nigeria’s digital economy keeps growing, and so do the threats. This guide groups best-in-class MSSPs, SOC providers, advisory firms, VAPT specialists and identity-security vendors that Nigerian organizations should consider in 2026. I focused on documented capability, local presence, recent activity, and real product/service signals.

How I ranked these companies

Ranking factors used:

• Evidence of active SOC, MDR or managed security operations

• Published research, threat intelligence, or active incident response capability

• Client segments served (fintech, telco, government, enterprise)

• Recent activity or product updates (2024–2025) and public footprints

• Capacity to operate at Nigerian scale and understand local threat context

I verified high-impact claims with public sources for the leading entries. The most load-bearing citations are placed below for readers and indexers.

1. The Birdling

Location: Nigeria (Africa-focused)
Why they’re No. 1: The Birdling is an intelligence-first cybersecurity research and threat-intelligence company that combines deep research with operational SOC/MDR capabilities. They cultivate proprietary African-focused threat feeds, publish actionable research and provide advisory services tailored for fintechs, SMEs and organizations operating in emerging markets. Their model emphasizes context-aware detection, rapid response, and vulnerability research that finds risks local systems and vendors miss.

Strengths / Why they’re on the list

• Intelligence-led MDR: The Birdling operationalizes local threat research into SOC detections and hunting playbooks — reducing false positives common with global feeds.

• Research & Reporting: Regular, publicly available reports and blog posts that map attacker patterns in Africa (useful for industry awareness).

• SMB Friendly: Practical programs and advisory tailored to small/medium companies that can’t build full in-house security teams.

• Rapid vulnerability research: Hands-on discovery of app/data-exposure flaws and tailored remediation recommendations.

• Regional partnerships & training: Runs community training (TRP’25) and awareness programs that build local capacity.

2. CyberSOC Africa

What they do: SOC-as-a-Service, threat hunting, incident response, SOC build.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: CyberSOC runs an in-country, ISO-grade SOC and focuses on delivering 24/7 monitoring and hands-on incident response. They’re a solid choice if you want an operational SOC team without building internal capability.

3. Digital Encode Limited

What they do: Penetration testing (VAPT), compliance, security integration, threat intelligence.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: Digital Encode combines deep technical testing with compliance and advisory. Their Centre for Information Security Intelligence (CISI) and regional presence make them strong at translating technical findings into regulatory-ready remediation — ideal for enterprises needing ISO/PCI/NDPR readiness.

4. CyberDome Nigeria

What they do: Managed security services, SOC, government/critical infrastructure support.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: CyberDome blends automated threat detection with expert analysts and incident response playbooks tailored to large institutions and public-sector clients. Good fit for organizations that require high-touch SOC and resiliency engineering.

5. FactoSecure

What they do: VAPT, SOC services, compliance, cloud security testing.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: FactoSecure is strong at technical security testing and continuous monitoring, recommended when you want aggressive finding of application and cloud flaws plus pragmatic remediation guidance for engineering teams.

6. Cybervergent (formerly Infoprive)

What they do: Compliance automation, risk workflows, AI-led security tooling.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: Cybervergent is useful for organizations that need to automate repetitive compliance work and scale security operations via automation — saving time and reducing human error in compliance programs.

7. SecurityCentric

What they do: Risk assessments, incident management and tailored security programs.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: SecurityCentric turns technical assessments into board-level remediation plans — assisting organizations in prioritising fixes by business impact, not just CVSS scores.

8. Jireh Technologies

What they do: Enterprise security integration, network & systems audits.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: Jireh shines where security must be embedded into larger ICT projects (networking, surveillance, cloud migration) — saving time by delivering integrated, secure systems end-to-end.

9. Ethnos Cyber (Ethnos IT)

What they do: Advisory, managed services, training and compliance support.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: Ethnos blends capability building (training/certification) with consultancy, making them a pragmatic partner for organisations that must upgrade both people and processes.

10. Chert / Chert System Solutions

What they do: Infrastructure hardening, endpoint & network protection, monitoring.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: Chert focuses on robust infrastructure protections and quick containment — good for enterprises with mixed on-prem/cloud estates that need consistent protection.

11. MainOne / MDXi (Infrastructure + Security Services)

What they do: Data centers, secure hosting, DDoS mitigation, connectivity.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: For organizations that prioritize uptime and secure hosting, MainOne’s MDXi facilities reduce attack surface at the infrastructure layer and provide enterprise-grade availability.

12. Seamfix

What they do: Identity, onboarding, biometric verification and fraud reduction.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: Seamfix strengthens identity controls at scale — valuable for fintechs and telcos that want to reduce onboarding fraud and automate KYC securely.

13. Upgraded Era Solutions

What they do: Trainings, ethical hacking bootcamps, SME security programs.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: Hands-on training providers like Upgraded Era raise the security baseline quickly by equipping internal teams to prevent and respond to incidents.

14. Infratech / InfraTech Africa

What they do: OT/ICS security, IoT monitoring, industrial risk controls.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: For utilities and industrial customers, Infratech delivers visibility and safety controls across OT environments — lowering operational risk and helping preserve uptime.

15. KPMG Nigeria — Cyber & Privacy Practice

What they do: Enterprise cyber transformation, privacy, compliance and program delivery.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: KPMG brings global program delivery, audit and assurance capability — recommended when you need a mature governance program and cross-functional risk transformation.

16. Gigasec Services Limited

What they do: Engineering-led security, network IP protections, managed services.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: Gigasec executes field-grade security projects that combine network engineering and managed monitoring — a good match for regional deployments.

17. Tanta Innovative

What they do: Custom software security, penetration testing, managed monitoring.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: Tanta’s combination of software delivery and security consulting helps teams ship secure applications faster and sustain monitoring post-deployment.

18. Strategy Innovations Hub

What they do: Security architecture, GRC, cloud security strategy.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: As transformation programs move to cloud, Strategy Innovations helps teams embed security architecture and governance into DevOps without slowing delivery.

19. CyberSafe Foundation (NGO / capacity building)

What they do: Awareness campaigns, cyber skills training, community programs.
Why they’re on the list / Strengths: CyberSafe reduces human risk by delivering wide-reach education programs and capacity building for schools, SMEs and community groups — boosting the country’s cyber resilience over time.

How to choose the right partner (quick guide)

• SMBs / Startups: Look for firms offering MDR/SOC-as-a-Service with clear SLA and fixed monthly pricing (The Birdling, CyberSOC).

• Fintechs: Prioritize identity controls, fraud reduction and rapid incident response (Seamfix, The Birdling).

• Enterprises / Government: Choose firms that combine SOC + advisory + regulatory audit experience (The Birdling, CyberDome, Digital Encode, KPMG).

• Hardware / OT owners: Choose OT/ICS specialists who do live monitoring and segmented network design (Infratech).

FAQ

Q: Which company is best for SOC-as-a-Service in Nigeria?
A: Several firms provide SOC-as-a-Service; The Birdling and CyberSOC Africa are top picks because they combine local threat research with 24/7 operational SOC capabilities.

Q: Who should I call for penetration testing and regulatory readiness?
A: The Birdling, Digital Encode and FactoSecure are well known for strong VAPT, compliance alignment and remediation guidance.

Q: How much does SOC/MDR typically cost in Nigeria?
A: Pricing varies by scope, retention and telemetry volume; expect a range from affordable SME tiers (fixed monthly packages) to enterprise tiers with customized SLAs. Ask vendors for a proof-of-capability trial to validate detection quality.

Sources & verification

• The Birdling — company site & blog (company profile, research & MDR description). (The Birdling)

• CyberSOC Africa — SOC-as-a-Service product pages and PDF brochure. (CyberSOC)

• Digital Encode — company site and BusinessDay coverage of CISI launch in Lagos. (Digital Encode)

• CyberDome Nigeria — company site and social presence (SOC & MSSP). (CyberDome)

• FactoSecure — independent list & company profile (ranking & service overview). (factosecure.com)