Zero Trust Security: A Practical Guide for African SMEs
A practical zero trust roadmap for SMEs in Cameroon and Central Africa—without enterprise budgets.
Why Zero Trust Matters Now
Cyber attacks targeting African SMEs increased as remote work expanded attack surfaces. Zero trust assumes no user or device is trusted by default, regardless of location.
Core Principles
Verify explicitly using strong identity. Use least privilege access. Assume breach and monitor continuously. These principles map cleanly to cloud and hybrid environments.
Step-by-Step for SMEs
Enable MFA on email and admin accounts. Segment networks (guest Wi-Fi separate from operations). Patch critical systems within 72 hours. Deploy endpoint detection on laptops.
Cloud and SaaS Hardening
Review OAuth permissions quarterly. Disable unused integrations. Use conditional access where available. Back up SaaS data where APIs allow.
Measuring Progress
Track MFA adoption, mean time to patch, phishing simulation results, and backup restore test success. Review quarterly with leadership.
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