Who we are
Our Story
Back in 2017, Kernel Afrika was founded to plug the cyber security gap for organisations across Africa. At that stage, we were mainly based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, but along with our partner, the_kernel, headquartered in Dubai and with offices in Sweden, Russia, and the United Kingdom, we are well-supported and offer expertise underscored by decades of diverse experience.
There are definite challenges when it comes to cyber security awareness and preparedness in Africa, and we saw this as a powerful reason to get involved in educating and resolving some of the challenges.
Our approach is solution-oriented and aimed at addressing real-world IT security challenges faced by South African and African businesses across multiple sectors.
We focus on the entire lifecycle of security needed by organisations - from awareness to detection to mitigation. And at Kernel Afrika, we strictly adhere to the industry standards and follow the cyber security framework.
What We Do
PENETRATION TESTS
Our ethical hackers are skilled at simulating cyber-attacks by using a combination of software tools to help you cover your organisational cyber risks.
TRAINING
We offer training for businesses to improve cyber security skills within their team. Our accredited training covers everything from the basics to advanced threat analysis.
WORKSHOPS
Prevent threats before they become a risk. Our workshops help businesses keep their teams informed about online threats and cover everything from ransomware to phishing to viruses.
YUBIKEYS
We are the official distributor of YubiKeys in Africa. You can shop online for the key that best suits your requirements.
DARK WEB MONITOR
Get ahead of the threat online by using dark web monitoring and mitigating risks associated with compromised or leaked data.
INTERNAL NODE SCAN
Prevention is better than cure. We can help you scan your internal network to pick up any vulnerabilities that may affect your business. Our products can mean the difference between smooth operation and disaster management.
Our Accreditations
Master's degree in Information and Communication Systems Security
ISO 27034 Application Security Lead Implementer by PECB
ISO 27001 Certified Information Security Specialist by TUV Rheinland
Associate degree in Information Security
CISM - Certified Information Security Manager by ISACA
CEH - Certfied Ethical Hacker by EC-Council
PECB Certfied Lead Pen Test Professional by PECB
PECB Certified Lead Forensics Examiner by PECB
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Auditor by PECB
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Lead by PECB
Partners
ElcomSoft supplies a range of tools for computer and mobile forensics.
Yubico manufactures hardware authentication devices called YubiKeys.
