Driving Cybersecurity Awareness & Standards for SMEs in Uganda πΊπ¬
Sumic IT Solutions Ltd participated in the Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on the Development of Cybersecurity Standards for SMEs, held on 31st March 2026
@innovationhubug
The workshop, organized by
@NITAUganda1, brought together key ecosystem players to address the growing need for practical and scalable cybersecurity frameworks tailored to Small and Medium Enterprises.
π As highlighted during the discussions, SMEs are increasingly adopting digital technologies to streamline operations, improve customer engagement, and meet regulatory requirements.
However, this rapid digital shift has also exposed businesses to rising cybersecurity risks, including fraud, data breaches, and system vulnerabilities.
During the panel session, our CEO,
@MrSumic, shared insights from both local industry experience and international exposure. Notably, he reflected on his participation in the UK Trade Partnerships (UKTP) Programme implemented by the International Trade Centre (
@ITCnews), where he underwent:
βΊοΈ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) training
βΊοΈ Development of an Export Marketing Plan
βΊοΈ International standards readiness and certification preparation
These experiences emphasized the importance of data protection, compliance, and global best practices, key pillars that Ugandan SMEs must adopt to compete in international markets.
We commend NITA-U for spearheading the development of a localized cybersecurity standard for SMEs, a critical step toward strengthening trust, enhancing business resilience, and enabling secure participation in both local and global digital economies.
At Sumic IT Solutions Ltd, we remain committed to supporting businesses in their digital transformation journeys, ensuring they are not only innovative, but also secure, compliant, and future-ready.
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