Why Every Business Needs a Cyber Resilience Plan in 2025
Why Every Business Needs a Cyber Resilience Plan in 2025
As the world becomes more digitally interconnected, African businesses—particularly in Nigeria—are becoming targets of advanced cyber threats. In 2025, it’s no longer enough to invest in basic cybersecurity; businesses now need cyber resilience.
What Is Cyber Resilience?
Cyber resilience is the ability to continue operating while responding to and recovering from cyber incidents. It goes beyond just installing antivirus software—it’s a full strategic framework that prepares businesses for the worst.
Why It Matters
- Nigeria witnessed over 55,000 cyberattacks in Q1 2025 alone.
- Remote work and cloud storage have increased vulnerabilities.
- Regulatory pressure is rising (NDPR in Nigeria, POPIA in South Africa).
- Customer trust is at risk during data breaches.
Elements of a Cyber Resilience Strategy
- Threat Prevention
- Firewalls, intrusion detection, encryption
- Real-Time Monitoring
- 24/7 alerts, logs, and AI threat detection
- Incident Response
- Designated team and roles
- Incident response playbooks
- Business Continuity
- Backup and disaster recovery plans
- Cloud failovers
- Training & Awareness
- Staff are the weakest link—train them often
Who Needs It?
- Fintech companies
- E-commerce platforms
- Educational institutions with digital platforms
- SMEs using cloud storage
Cyber resilience is not optional—it’s the new baseline.