{"id":775274,"date":"2024-06-07T08:57:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T06:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=775274"},"modified":"2024-06-07T08:57:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T06:57:15","slug":"mtn-and-cloudflare-join-forces-to-secure-africas-digital-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/775274\/mtn-and-cloudflare-join-forces-to-secure-africas-digital-future\/","title":{"rendered":"MTN and Cloudflare join forces to secure Africa\u2019s digital future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between MTN Converged Solutions and Cloudflare, the global pioneer in internet security and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This strategic alliance is set to redefine cybersecurity across the continent, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding businesses, governments, and individuals as they navigate Africa\u2019s digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtnbusiness.co.za\/en\/Pages\/default.aspx?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Sponsored+Article&amp;utm_term=June+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about MTN\u2019s new Cloudflare-powered solutions.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By harnessing Cloudflare\u2019s cutting-edge security cloud solutions, MTN is poised to deliver highly customised cybersecurity services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our offerings include robust DDoS mitigation, Zero Trust Services, and Magic Firewall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These solutions not only protect critical operations but also empower our clients on their digital journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we\u2019re fortifying Africa\u2019s digital infrastructure against the ever-evolving cyber threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this mean for customers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Faster, safer internet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers will be able to experience lightning-fast website loading times and seamless online experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MTN x Cloudflare performance optimisation will ensure that browsing, streaming, and accessing critical services happen swiftly and securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Robust data protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With future offers such as DDoS Mitigation, Zero Trust Services, and the Magic Firewall, MTN will ensure that customer data remains shielded from cyber threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s personal information or sensitive business data, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Empowering African enterprises<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As this partnership intends to span across the continent in time, African businesses will gain access to cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not just want to protect data; we want to empower and accelerate growth and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Local expertise, global impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MTN\u2019s deep understanding of the African market combined with Cloudflare\u2019s global expertise creates a powerful synergy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we\u2019re raising awareness about cybersecurity, ensuring that businesses thrive securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our commitment to Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>David Behr, CEO of Converged Solutions at MTN, sums it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur collaboration with Cloudflare exemplifies our unwavering commitment to empowering businesses,\u201d said Behr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just about protecting against DDoS attacks; it\u2019s about securing Africa\u2019s digital progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur joint mission is to raise awareness among enterprises and SMEs about the critical importance of investing in cybersecurity measures. This proactive approach ensures sustained growth and aligns seamlessly with our Ambition 2025 strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey to fortify Africa\u2019s digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtnbusiness.co.za\/en\/Pages\/default.aspx?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Sponsored+Article&amp;utm_term=June+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about MTN\u2019s new Cloudflare-powered solutions.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By harnessing Cloudflare\u2019s cutting-edge security cloud solutions, MTN is poised to deliver highly customised cybersecurity services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":775276,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[19995,19996,28,19997],"class_list":["post-775274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-cloudflare","tag-cybersecurity-services","tag-mtn","tag-security-cloud-solutions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/775274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=775274"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/775274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":775774,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/775274\/revisions\/775774"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/775276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=775274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=775274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=775274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}