In light of the surge in cyber incidents in Nigeria—nearly 300,000 data breaches in the second quarter of 2024—the API security platform APISentry is launching a Startup Security Program.
The initiative will help early and growth-stage startups enhance their cybersecurity. Up to 50 African tech startups will receive up to $150,000 in APISentry credits to secure their APIs and digital infrastructure.
Participants will also receive mentorship and support from experts. Emmanuel Ezehivelle, CEO of APISentry, emphasized the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures for startups, which often become easy targets for attacks.