Every breach begins with a blind spot. For many organizations in East Africa, that blind spot is growing wider by the day.

Recent findings from Project Frontline 2024/25, part of the iShield 360 initiative by Summit Consulting Ltd, reveal a sobering reality:
Over 61% of East African organizations suffered at least one significant cyber incident in the past year.
Yet, fewer than 30% conduct regular penetration testing or simulate real-world attacks to assess their readiness.

This is not just a statistic, it’s a wake-up call. The gap between perception (feeling secure) and protection (being secure) defines the true state of cybersecurity in our region.

What the Project Frontline Report Reveals

The iShield 360 Project Frontline Report 2024/25 offers more than numbers; it offers frontline evidence.
Drawing insights from:

  • Over 2,200 critical alerts,
  • 4,600 open-source threat records, and
  • Data across financial institutions, regulators, and enterprises,

The report exposes how attackers exploit the smallest weaknesses, from outdated systems and weak access controls to ignored patch updates.

These findings align closely with the realities many organizations are facing as they navigate the Bank of Uganda’s Cyber and Technology Risk Management Guidelines (2024). While the policies are robust, implementation remains uneven. Many companies remain vulnerable, not because of ignorance, but because of misplaced confidence.

Cybersecurity: A Boardroom Agenda

At Summit Consulting, we believe cybersecurity is no longer an IT concern; it is a governance test.
It’s not about how many tools you have installed; it’s about how prepared your team is to detect, respond, and recover. Through our iShield 360 Readiness Assessment, we help boards and executive teams:

  • Quantify their Digital Trust Index,
  • Identify weak points before attackers do, and
  • Close the gap between compliance and resilience.

Our mission remains clear: Assess. Change. Transform.
Because in cybersecurity, trust is not declared, it is demonstrated daily.

Why It Matters

Every click, every login, every system update matters.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is not a one-day event; it is a call to continuous action.

As Mr. Strategy reminds us, “Cybersecurity is not an IT issue. It is a governance test.” The Project Frontline Report is your mirror, it shows where your defenses stand today, and what must change to secure tomorrow.

To access the report or learn how to assess your organization’s readiness, visit www.summitcl.com or contact us at info@summitcl.com.