Clients: Somali Data Protection Authority (DPA) & National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Industry: Government & Public Sector
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Challenge:
Somalia’s newly established DPA required a national data protection framework, while NIRA needed urgent upgrades to secure 8 million+ citizen ID records (including biometrics) from cyberattacks and insider threats.
Solution:
Drafted Somalia’s first Data Protection Act guidelines, aligning with GDPR and African Union standards.
Secured NIRA’s national ID database with encryption, role-based access controls, and audit trails.
Delivered 60+ hours of cybersecurity training to 200+ government staff on phishing, social engineering, and secure data handling.
Results:
Achieved 100% compliance with African Union data protection standards.
40% faster threat detection at NIRA, minimizing risks to citizen data.
Fostered a culture of cyber-awareness across government teams.
