SudoForce Named Cybersecurity Startup of the Year Amid Rising Threats

• •SudoForce won Cybersecurity Startup of the Year at the 2026 Cybersecurity Merit Awards.
• •The firm emphasizes the need for high standards and resilience in cybersecurity amid rising threats.
• •Challenges include low investment in local cybersecurity and a preference for foreign technology solutions.

Nigerian firm SudoForce was awarded Cybersecurity Startup of the Year at the 2026 Cybersecurity Merit Awards in Abuja on May 7, 2026. The award recognizes the company's contributions to enhancing cybersecurity and digital resilience in Africa. Founder Moses Joshua emphasized that the award is both an honor and a challenge to maintain high standards in cybersecurity. SudoForce, established in 2022, has developed SudoSIM, a cyber crisis simulation platform that helps organizations prepare for cyber incidents. Cybersecurity consultant Ruth Sam-Mbok highlighted the increasing sophistication of cyber threats due to rapid digital adoption. Business Development Associate Obi Tochukwu Glory pointed out challenges such as low investment in local cybersecurity and a preference for foreign solutions. The event reflects a growing urgency for improved cybersecurity measures across Nigeria and Africa.