SMSAM Systems Ltd Launches Bespoke Cybersecurity Initiative, Project SecureNaija

As cyberattacks continue to target Nigeria’s financial services and payment infrastructure, one recurring concern has emerged: many organisations are operating with security frameworks that were not designed for local conditions.

Industry experts note that while digital transformation has accelerated across Nigeria’s banking, fintech, and telecommunications sectors, cybersecurity maturity has not always kept pace. Recurring vulnerabilities include weak access controls, poor network segmentation, delayed threat detection, and reactive incident response structures.

Globally, cybercrime damages are projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Across Africa, ransomware attacks, credential theft, and infrastructure breaches are on the rise, and Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy remains a significant target.

In response to these challenges, SMSAM Systems Ltd., a Lagos-based cybersecurity firm, has unveiled Project SecureNaija — a flagship cybersecurity framework designed specifically for Nigerian institutional environments.

The framework integrates globally recognised standards, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK, while maintaining compliance mapping with Nigeria’s NDPR, CBN Cybersecurity Framework, and NCC guidelines.

Project SecureNaija is built on five strategic pillars:

Threat Intelligence – Continuous monitoring of Nigeria-specific cyber threats
Containment Architecture – Zero-trust principles designed to limit lateral movement during breaches
AI-Augmented Detection – Behavioural analytics tailored to local infrastructure
AI-Assisted Incident Response – Structured playbooks for rapid recovery
Regulatory Alignment – Governance mapping to reduce compliance exposure

According to SMSAM Systems, the framework goes beyond theoretical compliance by focusing on practical, containment-first resilience.

“Cybersecurity strategies cannot be effective in Nigeria if they ignore the country’s operational, regulatory, infrastructure, and talent realities,” the company said in a statement.

With Nigeria’s digital infrastructure becoming increasingly interconnected, experts believe that localised defence strategies will play a critical role in protecting public trust, regulatory confidence, and operational continuity.