Kenya's booming digital economy faces aggressive cyberattacks, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity frameworks. Recent incidents, including a major theft at Equity Bank and a ransomware attack on Naivas, reveal the vulnerabilities businesses face.

• In April 2024, Equity Bank lost KES 179 million directly from customer accounts due to cybercriminal activity.
• Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate cybersecurity frameworks for business survival.
• Cybersecurity frameworks can be mandatory or voluntary, with small and medium enterprises facing unique challenges in implementation.