MTN and Cloudflare extend collaboration for offering managed security services in the cyber realm.
In a move to bolster digital security for corporate clients across South Africa, MTN Business and Cloudflare have partnered to deliver a suite of managed services that includes Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions. This partnership marks a significant milestone as MTN Business becomes the first managed security service provider (MSSP) in South Africa to offer Cloudflare's Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions.
The collaboration addresses the challenges posed by hybrid work models and an evolving threat landscape by providing a comprehensive suite of Zero Trust solutions. Cloudflare One Zero Trust services verify access and secure connectivity, protecting employees and corporate assets at every stage.
MTN Business's partnership with Cloudflare extends the telecommunications company's portfolio, including Application Services that accelerate and secure web applications. This makes these advanced cybersecurity measures more accessible across various industries in South Africa.
The partnership aims to simplify cybersecurity for organizations that may lack the technical expertise to maintain secure and efficient operations on their own. MTN Business delivers these managed services at scale to meet diverse organizational needs.
According to a Cloudflare-commissioned Forrester Consulting study, organizations implementing Cloudflare’s platform have realized a 238% return on investment (ROI) over three years, underlining the economic benefits of adopting these security solutions.
In the first quarter of 2025, Cloudflare's security measures prevented millions of cyberthreats in Africa every single day. This partnership is designed to address the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving threat landscape in the region.
The partnership between MTN and Cloudflare brings together MTN's connectivity expertise with Cloudflare's global infrastructure and cybersecurity suite of solutions. This collaboration offers a solution that empowers businesses in the region, enabling them to safeguard their digital operations at all times.
The collaboration aims to provide businesses with a comprehensive set of services to address the complexities of hybrid work and the dynamic threat landscape in South Africa. By offering these managed services, the partnership is set to make cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions more accessible to businesses of all sizes and types.
- By expanding their portfolio with Cloudflare's Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions, MTN Business aims to make these advanced security measures more accessible to businesses of all sizes and types in South Africa, helping them address the challenges posed by hybrid work models and the evolving threat landscape.
- The collaboration between MTN and Cloudflare offers a solution that empowers businesses in South Africa by providing a comprehensive suite of services, which includes Cloudflare One Zero Trust services that verify access and secure connectivity, protecting employees and corporate assets at every stage.
