IT Horizons, a leading technology solutions group, together with its long-standing partner, Sophos, continues to drive conversations on cybersecurity resilience. Recently, both organizations hosted the “Beyond Protection: The Future of Cyber Resilience” workshop at Four Points by Sheraton.
The workshop brought together IT leaders, security experts, and business executives to explore evolving cyber threats, the rise of AI-driven attacks, and the critical need for cyber resilience across organizations in Africa and beyond.
During the event, it was emphasized that while cyberattacks and outages are inevitable, downtime is optional, highlighting strategies that help businesses continue to deliver on their promises even when under attack.
Speaking on the workshop, Mr. Olusegun Enitan Dada said that “IT Horizons is committed to ensuring that businesses in Africa are not only protected but are truly resilient in the face of today’s dynamic threat landscape. This workshop reflects our vision of helping enterprises safeguard operations, inspire trust, and sustain growth even in turbulent digital times.”
Through expert-led sessions, participants gained insights into Sophos’ advanced security solutions, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and AI-powered defense capabilities. Discussions also underscored the importance of proactive cybersecurity strategies in protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding reputations.
“Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI and advanced tactics to outpace traditional defenses. Through our collaboration with IT Horizons, we aim to help businesses across Africa strengthen their security posture with proactive, adaptive solutions that ensure continuity and confidence, no matter the threat,” said Christopher Odutola, Solutions Engineer, Sophos.
According to Mr. Joseph Oloyede, Chief Business Officer, IT Horizons, “At IT Horizons, we believe that resilience is the cornerstone of digital transformation. Our partnership with Sophos underscores our commitment to equipping African businesses with the tools and knowledge needed to anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber disruptions, while continuing to deliver value to their customers.”
“Over the years, IT Horizons and Sophos have jointly hosted high-impact knowledge sessions and executive roundtables addressing critical issues such as advanced threat detection, ransomware defense, cloud security, and data protection. These initiatives have consistently provided business leaders and IT professionals with practical insights and tools to navigate the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape”, added Jimi Falaiye, Sophos Regional Manager – West Africa.
The workshop is part of IT Horizons’ broader mission to empower organizations in Nigeria, Ghana, and across Africa with robust solutions that support growth and resilience in the digital age.
Others in attendance include Mr. Stephen Asishana, Head, Sales and Business Development; Mr. Barry Awure, Technical Sales Manager, IT Horizons; Sandra Nnadozie, Territory Account Manager-West Africa, Sophos.