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Huawei Technologies has launched a new cyber security service aimed at the Kenyan public and private sectors.

The service, called Ransomware Protection 2.0, focuses on cloud storage and artificial intelligence systems, which are becoming increasingly prevalent.

According to Huawei Kenya Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gao Fei, these emerging technologies have raised cyber security risks, making it essential to ensure a secure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environment.

Nearly 40% of public sector organizations and 68% of private sector organizations use cloud storage services, making it important to protect against ransomware attacks that can disrupt operations and incur financial costs.

With the rise of digital transformation and rapid data growth in Kenya, the country faces a significant threat from ransomware attacks.

The Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy has warned that such attacks have increased dramatically in recent years.

As part of the Kenya National Digital Master Plan 2022-2032, which includes the rollout of 25,000 Wi-Fi hotspots and the digitization of government services, it is crucial to adopt necessary solutions to prevent further attacks.

Kenya recorded 32.8 million ransomware attacks in the first half of 2021, making it one of the most targeted countries in Africa.

The explosive growth in data storage requirements has made it challenging to handle large amounts of data efficiently, ensure OnDemand mobility of data, turn data into gold, and at the same time protect data.

With data being as valuable as gold, it is worth protecting.

Huawei’s Ransomware Protection is one such solution that can help prevent such attacks from happening. The new service has been designed to address emerging technologies such as cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), which are rapidly spreading.

These technologies are critical inputs propelling the economy and society forward, making it essential to ensure a secure ICT environment.