In recognition of the strides indigenous ICT firms have made in Nigeria especially at this period that the country is on the path to diversify from a crue oil based economy to non crude based, especially ICT , FPG TECHNOLOGIES & SOLUTIONS LIMITED a leading technology solutions provider and systems Integrator, specializing in delivering innovative IT Consulting, IT Security, Cloud, Mobility, Infrastructure solutions based in Lagos has received the prestigious Beacon of ICT ‘Cyber Security Company of the year’ Award.

The award was presented to FPG Technologies & Solutions Limited by Communication Week Media Limited and received by FPG’s CEO; Rex Mafiana at the Beacon of IT Awards ceremony held recently in Lagos. The event brought together leaders in the ICT industry to celebrate the successes and achievements of the ICT sector over the past year.

‘‘We are thrilled to receive the Cyber Security Company of the year award. FPG Technologies & Solutions Limited is focused on delivering innovative solutions that help our customers achieve extreme business agility with confidence. FPG is currently at the forefront of Cyber defence for organizations across all verticals of the Nigerian economy in areas of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), Zero Day (ZD), Privileged Identity Management /Privileged Account Security (PIM/PAS), Unified threat Management and so many other IT security solutions both for signature-based and signature-less attack solutions.

Cyber-security should be at the top of all IT spending priorities because of the ubiquitous use of technology in every area of life, therefore creating a need for business flexibility with the confidence IT Security provides. Cybersecurity is complex and continuously evolving. The number of cyber security incidents are growing exponentially and more are inevitable. Organisations must be equipped to maximize IT security while minimizing challenges and closing gaps because the bad guys are relentless. To gain competitive advantage, organisations must prioritise IT Security and be prepared for potential breaches.

FPG is one of the foremost IT Security companies in the country, covering end to end IT Security for organisations. Armed with over 50 technical partnerships and unrivalled employee dedication we provide our customers with innovative options. We empower them to be productive, confident on the move with a faster time to respond to the market without being hampered by internal or external threats.
“We encourage all Nigerian organizations to check out our numerous free security tools. This will help companies get the required head start on their IT security journey and the free security assessment we offer on their existing IT infrastructure will guarantee a proactive stance on IT security.

The Beacon of IT award serves to uphold our existing commitment to create a secure future for the individual, private and public sectors of the Nigerian economy and Africa at large. We believe in the power of technology to transform lives, leap-frog development and transform governance. We are passionate about technology. IT Security is a priority now and in the future’’ asserts Rex Mafiana.



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