Maseru · Johannesburg · Southern Africa 24/7 security monitoring 15-minute response SLA
Practice 01 · Cybersecurity

Layered protection for the threats your business actually faces.

Stop ransomware, protect sensitive data and strengthen POPIA readiness with a security programme tailored to your environment - not a generic toolset.

24/7Security monitoringAlways-on threat detection
POPIACompliance readyControls aligned to local obligations
15 minIncident response SLARapid escalation and containment
01 / Approach

Defence-in-depth, designed around your risk

Mapota assesses your risk profile, business processes, technology estate and regulatory needs before designing a layered defence programme. Each control reinforces the next, reducing the chance that one missed alert or compromised account can expose the entire organisation.

Mapota principleTechnology controls should fit the organisation, its obligations and the way its people actually work.
Service capabilities

Detailed support across the full risk surface.

Capabilities can be commissioned individually or combined into a managed programme with shared reporting and accountability.

01

24/7 security monitoring

Continuous visibility across endpoints, networks and cloud assets, supported by alert triage and defined escalation.

02

Email and identity security

Layered protection against phishing, business email compromise, credential theft and unauthorised access.

03

Vulnerability and patch management

Structured discovery, prioritisation and remediation of weaknesses before they can be exploited.

04

Endpoint and server protection

Advanced endpoint detection and response controls for workstations, mobile devices and server infrastructure.

05

Cloud security

Security configuration, access control and workload protection across Microsoft 365, Azure and AWS environments.

06

Security awareness training

Practical programmes that help staff recognise phishing, social engineering and other common attack methods.

How delivery works

A security programme that keeps improving

A disciplined method keeps scope, ownership and outcomes clear from the first assessment through ongoing improvement.

1

Assess

Map the environment, business priorities, obligations and current exposure.

2

Design

Build a proportionate control architecture around the risks that matter most.

3

Deploy

Implement controls with a structured rollout and minimal operational disruption.

4

Monitor

Watch continuously, triage events and activate agreed escalation paths.

5

Improve

Use threat intelligence, incidents and control data to strengthen the programme.

04 / Outcomes

What this practice is designed to deliver.

Clear service outcomes make it easier to define scope, report progress and know whether the engagement is working.

  • A security baseline matched to your industry and operating context
  • Reduced exposure to ransomware, business email compromise and data loss
  • Clearer visibility across identity, endpoint, network and cloud risks
  • Controls that support POPIA and sector-specific compliance requirements
  • A defined response path when suspicious activity becomes an incident
  • Continuous improvement informed by live threat data and incident learnings
Start with a conversation

Discuss your cybersecurity priorities with Mapota.

Tell us where the pressure is. We will help you identify the right first step, without forcing a pre-packaged solution.