CyberKnight Expands to South Africa Appoints Country Manager
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CyberKnight, a regional cybersecurity advisory and value-added distribution company, announced the launch of its local entity in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company also confirmed the appointment of Wade Gomes as Country Manager for the Southern Africa Development Community (SAADC).
The expansion marks CyberKnight's formal entry into the Southern African market. This move, the company stated, aligns with growing regional demand for cybersecurity solutions. Organizations in South Africa are placing increased importance on security at the board level, as digital transformation gains momentum.
CyberKnight reported that the complexity of cyber threats and new regulatory requirements are accelerating demand for advanced solutions. Key areas include: Cloud security and AI-driven threat detection
Managed security services that ensure operational continuity
The company observed that South African enterprises are facing new vulnerabilities as they adopt digital technologies. As a result, scalable and innovative security strategies have become essential.
According to CyberKnight, collaboration among government, business, and technology providers is also helping bridge skills gaps and improve cyber defense capabilities. The company's entry into South Africa completes its coverage across all axes of Africa.
CyberKnight confirmed it will bring its Zero Trust Security framework and a portfolio of global cybersecurity vendors to support regional enterprises and government bodies. The focus is to help them manage risk and adapt to changing threat landscapes.
Yaadhna Singh Gounden, Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, commented that Wade Gomes' leadership and experience would play a key role in CyberKnight's Southern African operations. She stated that the company aims to equip organizations with proven frameworks and best-in-class solutions.
Wade Gomes noted that South Africa is at a turning point in its cybersecurity journey. He said combining local insights with global expertise offers a significant opportunity to make a positive impact. Gomes also expressed his goal of establishing South Africa as a regional hub and center of excellence for CyberKnight.
The company said this latest expansion reflects its long-term commitment to supporting cybersecurity initiatives in South Africa and the wider SAADC region.
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