Strengthening Cybersecurity for Community Institutions Across Africa

Digital Protection for the Organizations That Bring Communities Together

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Resilio Africa is a three-year initiative supporting the cybersecurity resilience of 200 Critical Community Institutions across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. These institutions include hospitals, clinics, schools, libraries, ICT hubs, youth centers, water and sanitation boards, cultural organizations, emergency services, public media houses, and municipal systems.

As digital threats grow and critical services become more connected, these organizations face rising risks without the cybersecurity maturity to defend themselves. Resilio Africa provides free assessments, training, monitoring, incident response support, and access to a regional defense network. Our goal is to reduce cyber risks at scale and protect the millions of people who rely on these institutions every day.

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WHO WE SERVE

Resilio Africa supports Critical Community Institutions, which are organizations that improve community well-being and deliver essential services. These institutions may be nonprofit, public, cooperative, or private, but they share a mission of strengthening communities at local or regional levels.

Educational, Environmental, and Local Services

Schools, community colleges, special education needs provision, libraries, ICT Hubs, parks and recreation, municipal or cooperative housing, residents’ associations, town planning, traffic management, employment or job centres, etc.

Health, Sport, and Care

Hospitals, clinics, sports clubs, gyms, swimming pools, refuges, care homes, water and sanitation boards, crisis helplines, therapy and listening services, adoption services, early years childcare, etc.

Public Administration System

Municipal offices and select government ministries

Cultural and Creative Organizations

Theatres, museums, dance studios, music groups, youth clubs, allotments, local newspapers and radio stations, arts centres, faith-based community projects, etc.
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WHY THIS PROJECT MATTERS

Critical Community Institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, yet most lack the resources to protect themselves.

Many operate with outdated systems, limited budgets, low awareness of digital risks, and no dedicated security staff.

At the same time, cyber threats are rising sharply. Africa recorded a 23 percent increase in ransomware attacks in 2023, with public and nonprofit institutions among the most affected. With low regional readiness, CCIs remain vulnerable to phishing, data breaches, and service disruptions.

Because these institutions hold sensitive data and serve entire communities, a single breach can cause widespread harm. This project helps close that gap by giving CCIs the tools, training, and support they need to stay secure and resilient.

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OUR APPROACH

We provide a streamlined suite of free cybersecurity services to help public-serving institutions strengthen their defenses.

Thanks to support from Google.org, eligible organizations receive all services for free.

Security Health Check

We assess your current cybersecurity posture through maturity reviews, gap analysis, and risk profiling, then provide clear recommendations.

Capacity Building Sessions

We deliver tailored training for executives, IT teams, and general staff to boost awareness, governance, and day-to-day security practices.

Real-Time Threat Intelligence Feeds

Institutions receive real-time threat intelligence alerts and access to monitoring tools that highlight emerging risks.

Phishing Simulations

Your team participates in realistic phishing tests and tabletop exercises to build readiness and improve response skills

Incident Response Playbooks

We create custom incident response playbooks and provide guidance to help you respond quickly and effectively to cyber incidents.

Regional Cyber Defense Network

Organizations join a trusted, multi-country community for real-time information-sharing and collaborative defense.

Expert Consultations

Security specialists offer one-on-one consultations to support policy improvement, control implementation, and ongoing security decisions.
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