Virtual Infosec Africa

What Virtual Infosec Africa does

Virtual Infosec Africa (VIA) is a Ghana-based cybersecurity services provider founded in 2008 that delivers managed information and cybersecurity services to enterprise, financial-institution, government, and educational customers across West Africa. The company positions its ISO/IEC 27001:2022-certified Security Operations Center as the central hub of its offering, operating 24/7 intelligence-driven monitoring and acting as an extension of client security teams. Its stated customer base exceeds 200 organizations and it employs a team of 50+ certified security experts headquartered at House No. 14, Osekere Street, Dzorwulu, Accra.

VIA's product portfolio is anchored by a SIEM-SOC built on the combined LogRhythm and Exabeam platforms, with supporting solutions in Content Disarm & Reconstruction (delivered through InQuest and Gate Scanner/Sasa Software), Network Security, End-Point Security, and Application & Data Security (delivered through a Checkmarx partnership). Layered on top are professional services — Digital Forensics, Information Security Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, Social Engineering, and Security Training & Awareness — plus a PECB-authorized training and certification practice. In May 2025, VIA launched AI-Powered Cybersecurity and Forensic Services and announced an AI-driven Security Operations and Digital Forensic Center to deepen its analytics capabilities.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales go-to-market with custom, quote-based, multi-year contracts and no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue is generated through recurring managed security services, project-based professional services, OEM-channel resale, and training/certification programs. Strategic OEM partnerships with LogRhythm-Exabeam, InQuest, Arctic Security, Gate Scanner, and PECB underpin both solution delivery and recurring revenue. ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications, Tier 1 provider status, and a delivered Bank of Ghana cybersecurity center function as the company's primary credibility assets.

Name

Virtual Infosec Africa

Legal name

Virtual Infosec Africa Limited

Website

https://virtualinfosecafrica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Virtual Infosec Africa is a Ghana-based, ISO/IEC 27001-certified cybersecurity firm providing 24/7 managed SOC, SIEM, digital forensics, VAPT, and security training to enterprise, financial, government, and educational clients across West Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) & SOC Services (HDADAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB), Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services (BPAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Penetration testing services
• Digital forensics investigations
• Security operations center
• Cybersecurity consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services: 24/7 Security Operations Center monitoring and managed security services provided as an extension of client teams. Services act as outsourced security operations allowing organizations to access advanced security technologies and expertise without building in-house teams.
2. Professional Security Services: Discretionary professional services including vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, digital forensics, incident response, risk assessments, and security training programs.
3. Security Training & Certification Programs: Training programs for ISO certifications (ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, etc.), cybersecurity management training, SOC operator training, and custom security awareness workshops. Partnered with PECB for internationally recognized certification courses.
4. Security Solutions: SIEM-SOC, Application & Data Security, Network Security, End-Point Security, and Content Disarm & Reconstruction solutions delivered through technology partnerships with OEM vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Virtual Infosec Africa is a Ghana-based cybersecurity firm that delivers managed security services, professional cybersecurity consulting, and integrated security solutions to enterprises and institutions. Its core delivery model centers on a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) offering threat monitoring, managed detection and response, vulnerability management, digital forensics, penetration testing, risk assessments, security awareness training, and solutions such as SIEM, CDR, endpoint, network, and application security.

Product overview

Virtual Infosec Africa (VIA) offers a comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio organized around its ISO/IEC 27001-certified SIEM-SOC platform as the central security operations hub. The core product suite includes SIEM-SOC (powered by LogRhythm and Exabeam), Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) using InQuest and Gate Scanner technology, Network Security, End-Point Security, and Application & Data Security solutions. Supporting services include Digital Forensics, Information Security Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), Social Engineering Services, and Security Training & Awareness. The portfolio was recently enhanced with AI-Powered Cybersecurity Services for advanced threat detection and AI-driven forensic analysis capabilities. VIA positions its SOC as the central nervous system coordinating all security operations, with CDR, endpoint, network, and application security as specialized defensive layers, and managed services, forensics, and training as enabling capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry-leading early warning service with less than 2% false positives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• LogRhythm - ExabeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual Infosec Africa is a certified partner of LogRhythm (now Exabeam after merger), deploying their industry-leading SIEM platform for organizations across West Africa. Services include SIEM deployment and configuration, User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR), 24/7 managed SIEM monitoring, log management, compliance reporting, advanced threat detection and incident response. Recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM.
• InQuestcoreTechnology or IntegrationVIA partners with InQuest to deliver comprehensive network-based security solutions including Network Detection and Response (NDR), deep file inspection and threat detection, real-time network traffic analysis, threat intelligence integration, advanced malware and phishing detection, and automated incident response workflows. Also deployed for CDR solutions.
• Arctic SecuritystrategicTechnology or IntegrationVIA partners with Arctic Security to provide threat intelligence management and sharing capabilities, including Arctic Hub threat intelligence platform, automated threat intelligence collection and analysis, national-level cyber situational awareness, threat intelligence sharing between organizations, and abuse handling and notification automation. Helps organizations and national CERTs improve their cyber defense posture.
• Gate ScannercoreTechnology or IntegrationVIA deploys Gate Scanner CDR solutions from Sasa Software (founded 2013, named 2020 Gartner 'Cool Vendor' for Cyber-Physical Security and 2017 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICS security vendor of the year). Solutions include Gatescanner Kiosk (portable media scanning), Gatescanner Injector (secure file injection), Gatescanner Mail (email attachment sanitization), Gatescanner API (integration for custom workflows), multi-scanning and deep CDR processing.
• PECBcoreTechnology or IntegrationAs a PECB Authorized Training Partner, VIA delivers internationally recognized certification courses for information security and management system professionals including ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management, ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 27005 Risk Management, and Cybersecurity Management Training. PECB is a leading certification body dedicated to fostering digital trust.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Performanta: South Africa-headquartered MSSP offering managed security, MDR, and SOC services across Africa with global OEM partnerships. Closest direct comparable to VIA by service mix (MDR/SOC, advisory, compliance) and African focus.
• Telspace Africa: Africa-based cybersecurity firm offering VAPT, managed security, incident response and digital forensics. Comparable service breadth and African regional scope to VIA.
• Snode Technologies: South African cybersecurity firm specialising in AI-driven threat detection and managed security services. Comparable to VIA on AI-led SOC positioning and African enterprise/government customer base.
• CyberSOC (Nclose): South African MDR/SOC provider serving African enterprises. Directly comparable managed security offering with similar OEM-led technology stack and enterprise/government vertical focus.

Broad incumbents

• Orange Cyberdefense: Global MSSP owned by Orange, actively expanding in West Africa through Orange's regional telecom footprint. Direct managed security competitor for enterprise and financial-institution accounts across VIA's territory.
• Liquid C2 (Liquid Intelligent Technologies): Pan-African technology group (part of Cassava Technologies) bundling managed cybersecurity, cloud, and network services across multiple African markets. Broader portfolio than VIA but directly competes for enterprise SOC and managed security spend in West Africa.
• NTT DATA (formerly Dimension Data): Global IT services and cybersecurity incumbent with deep African roots through Dimension Data. Competes with VIA for large enterprise and government managed security engagements across the continent at much larger scale.

Others

• PECB (as ecosystem peer, not direct MSSP): Global certification body and VIA's training partner. Relevant as an ecosystem reference for the cyber-certification/training market VIA participates in, rather than as a managed-security competitor.

Regional players

• Inlaks (CyberCimp): West African IT infrastructure and cybersecurity provider serving banks and enterprises in Ghana, Nigeria, and neighbouring markets. Comparable regional competitor for enterprise managed security and SOC contracts.
• BCX (Vodacom Business): Major Southern African ICT and managed security services provider under Vodacom Business. Comparable in offering enterprise managed security and SOC services, but primarily South-Africa-centric versus VIA's West African focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/virtualinfosec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/via-ghana

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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