The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced a partnership with global cybersecurity company Kaspersky to strengthen digital security for Nigerian small and medium enterprises.
Charles Odii, Director-General and CEO of SMEDAN, confirmed the development, saying, “Yesterday, we formalized our partnership with Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity, to empower Nigerian SMEs. With digital adoption accelerating, this collaboration will provide the protection and confidence entrepreneurs need to grow securely in today’s economy.”
Kaspersky also shared details of the agreement, noting, “We’re proud to announce that Kaspersky has signed an MoU with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). Together, we’ll work to make small and medium businesses the true backbone of the economy more cyber-aware and better protected against evolving threats.”
The company explained that through information sharing, training programs, and practical initiatives, the partnership will help SMEs boost their resilience and reduce vulnerability to cyberattacks, highlighting that in today’s digital economy, cybersecurity is business security.