iOCO Partners with Cato Networks for Enhanced Cybersecurity in South Africa

• •iOCO collaborates with Cato Networks to enhance managed cybersecurity services.
• •The partnership targets enterprises facing rising cyber risks and complex environments.
• •Cato's SASE platform provides unified visibility and control over AI tools.

iOCO has partnered with Cato Networks to enhance its managed cybersecurity services by integrating Cato’s cloud-native SASE platform. This collaboration aims to address the increasing cyber risks faced by enterprises in South Africa, particularly as AI adoption grows and hybrid cloud environments become more complex. The service will provide advisory and architecture services, allowing enterprises to optimize their security operations without needing in-house capabilities. Cato's platform offers unified visibility and control over AI tools, addressing governance issues as AI usage expands. The service is targeted at small, medium, and large enterprises with diverse technology environments, including those with multiple branches and remote workforces. Gartner has recognized Cato as a leader in its 2026 Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms for the third consecutive year. The initiative responds to a national cybersecurity survey indicating that 63% of cybersecurity roles in South Africa are unfilled, highlighting the skills gap in the sector.