About Us - Penetration Testing & Cyber Security

About Fanan Limited

Founded in 2018, Fanan Limited has grown from a passionate cybersecurity startup into one of the leading cyber defense and digital risk management companies in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Djibouti.
Our core belief has remained constant: Africa deserves world‑class cybersecurity, tailored to the realities and threats faced by African businesses, governments, and citizens.

We exist to secure the digital future of East and Horn of Africa, a region where digital transformation is accelerating faster than ever, and where cyberthreats continue to evolve in complexity and scale.

Our Vision

To be Africa’s most trusted cybersecurity partner—empowering organizations to operate safely, confidently, and resiliently in a digital world.

Our Mission

To deliver world‑class, locally relevant cybersecurity solutions that protect digital assets, strengthen national resilience, and advance Africa’s cyber defense capabilities.

Our Core Values

• Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and transparency.
• Excellence: We deliver solutions that meet global benchmarks.
• Innovation: We embrace modern technologies, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: We work closely with partners, clients, and regional institutions to create sustainable impact.
• Resilience: We help organizations anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber threats.
• Community Impact: We invest in skills, talent, and national cyber capacity building.

How We Run Our Business

At Fanan Limited, we operate with a people‑first and intelligence-driven approach.
Our business model is built on:

• Proactive Threat Intelligence
• Automation and AI‑driven cyber defense
• Strong governance and compliance frameworks
• Strategic regional partnerships
• Continuous customer engagement and support

Every engagement begins with understanding the client's risk landscape, then developing tailored solutions that combine global best practices with local context and regulatory standards.

We pride ourselves on being:

• Lean enough to innovate quickly
• Strategic enough to deliver enterprise-grade solutions
• Local enough to understand the region’s unique challenges
• Global enough to partner with world-class vendors and technologies

Sectors We Work With

Fanan Limited supports organizations across diverse industries, including:

• Financial Services: Banks, SACCOs, microfinance institutions, insurance firms
• Government & Public Sector: Ministries, state corporations, county governments
• Telecommunications & ISPs
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Energy, Utilities & Manufacturing
• Education & Research Institutions
• Nonprofits, NGOs & International Development Agencies

We help organizations at different cybersecurity maturity levels from those setting up their first SOC to advanced enterprises implementing Zero Trust architectures.

Flagship Project: Kenya Cyber Defense Unit (KCDU)

One of our proudest achievements is the initiation and development of the Kenya Cyber Defense Unit (KCDU)—a long‑term national initiative aimed at:

• Strengthening Kenya’s cyber defense readiness
• Creating a coordinated national cyber response framework
• Training and empowering the next generation of cyber defenders
• Enhancing collaboration across government, private sector, academia, and civil society
• Building a national cyber threat intelligence grid

The KCDU project positions Kenya as a regional leader in cyber resilience and forms a foundation for East Africa’s collective cybersecurity strength.

Our Key Services

1. Managed Security Services (MSSP)

• 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)
• SIEM Monitoring & Analytics
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics

2. Cybersecurity Strategy, Governance & Compliance

• Policy development (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, Data Protection Act)
• Risk assessments & maturity audits
• Business continuity & disaster recovery
• Consutancy and Certification for (ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI DSS)

3. Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Secure cloud migration (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Network segmentation & Zero Trust design
• Firewall & perimeter protection

4. Identity & Access Management

• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
• Multi-factor authentication & SSO

5. Training & Capacity Building

• Cybersecurity awareness for staff
• Technical training for IT and SOC teams
• Security simulation & tabletop exercises

6. Endpoint Security Solutions

• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
• Extended Detection & Response (XDR)
• Next‑Generation Antivirus (NGAV)
• Mobile Device Security (MDM/MAM)
• Patch & Vulnerability Management
• Endpoint Hardening & Zero Trust Enforcement
• 24/7 Managed Endpoint Protection

7. Specialized Cyber Defense Solutions

• Threat intelligence
• Vulnerability management
• Red teaming & penetration testing
• Critical infrastructure protection

We are more than a cybersecurity company we are a regional partner in digital transformation and cyber resilience.
Our team consists of highly trained cybersecurity analysts, engineers, strategists, and researchers who are deeply committed to defending Africa’s digital future.

With offices and representation in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Djibouti, Fanan Limited continues to expand its footprint, capabilities, and impact.

We believe the future of Africa is digital and we are here to secure it.