DevSecFlow Launches AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform to Fortify Nigeria’s Fintech Sector

DevSecFlow, a cybersecurity firm, has launched an advanced security operations platform called SECOYA, aimed at providing intelligent and scalable cyber defence solutions for financial institutions and regulated entities in Nigeria. The announcement followed an executive breakfast session held in Lagos, themed “Beyond Compliance: AI-Powered Resilience for Nigeria’s Financial Future.” The platform was introduced as a next-generation tool to help fintechs and other firms tackle complex and evolving digital threats more efficiently.

At the event, DevSecFlow CEO Francis Ofungwu emphasized that cybersecurity efforts in Nigeria must shift from basic compliance to building intelligent systems that offer real-time, precise responses. SECOYA, he said, automates critical functions like threat hunting and incident response with a level of accuracy that surpasses traditional manual approaches, while still incorporating necessary human oversight to maintain transparency and ethical standards.

SECOYA was built to address the increasingly complex cyber threat landscape by embedding security into everyday workflows and powering them with artificial intelligence tailored to local needs. According to co-founder Abdel Sy Fane, the platform was also designed to bridge gaps in trust and collaboration often seen in technical teams and to give small and medium enterprises access to enterprise-grade cybersecurity.

The unveiling event featured a panel of cybersecurity leaders from major fintech companies, including Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, and Kuda MFB. They discussed the importance of integrating AI with security infrastructure from the design phase and highlighted the platform’s role in enhancing real-time security decisions and improving overall governance. The speakers agreed on the need to evolve beyond traditional models toward adaptive, AI-driven strategies.

In conclusion, stakeholders at the session acknowledged SECOYA’s potential to transform cybersecurity in Nigeria’s digital economy. They noted that AI-based systems like SECOYA could significantly reduce response times, increase operational resilience, and build stronger trust across the financial services ecosystem, setting a new standard for cybersecurity in the region.

Source: Punch