The third edition of GITEX Africa 2025 recently concluded in Marrakech, with a massive participation of 45,000 visitors and over 1,400 exhibitors from 130 countries. This major technological event provided an ideal platform to showcase the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, while outlining the future technological landscape of the African continent.
During the three days of the exhibition, numerous strategic agreements were signed to accelerate digital transformation and develop technical skills in Morocco and throughout Africa, creating strong momentum toward accelerated digitization in various vital sectors of the region.
A positive dynamic was maintained across the exhibition pavilions, both in terms of institutional discussions and expert interventions in digitization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as in the spaces dedicated to presenting new technical services and the latest innovations from the kingdom’s startups.
TECHSO GROUP: An Integrated Vision of Cybersecurity
Among the notable companies at the exhibition, TECHSO GROUP distinguished itself as one of the main players in the field of cybersecurity in Africa and Europe, presenting integrated solutions to address growing challenges in this domain.
In an exclusive statement, Hamza WARAKI, co-founder of the company, specified that « TECHSO GROUP is a Moroccan company present in France and Senegal, whose main mission is to accompany its clients in managing cyber risks through a complete and innovative range of services. »
He added: « We offer various services structured around several axes, starting with governance and risk management support. We are accredited by the General Directorate of Information Systems Security (DGSSI) as a qualified audit provider, as well as by other international organizations to help clients master cyber risks. We also have expertise in the field of industrial systems security. »
Comprehensive Solutions for Digital Era Challenges
TECHSO GROUP offers a wide range of services covering all aspects of cybersecurity, including:
- Strategic consulting in information system security.
- Design and deployment of secure architectures.
- Implementation of innovative cybersecurity solutions.
- Supervision of information system security via a state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Support for regulatory compliance with standards such as PCI-DSS, CSP SWIFT, ISO 27001, and others.
Daouda SOW, CEO of TECHSO GROUP in France, stated: « This is the third time we have participated in GITEX Africa, an extremely important event for the digital sector in Africa. It’s an opportunity to meet our partners and clients to present the latest additions to our cybersecurity offerings. »
Targeting Vital Sectors
TECHSO GROUP focuses on vital sectors facing increasing cybersecurity challenges, notably:
- Industrial companies and critical infrastructure operators: The company offers solutions to protect factories, power plants, and transportation networks against cyberattacks targeting industrial control systems.
- The financial sector: It provides customized solutions to financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, and payment platforms, including compliance with PCI DSS standards, the SWIFT customer security program, and risk management.
- Government institutions: It provides a high level of cybersecurity to prevent attacks that could threaten national security or the confidentiality of public information.
Data Protection at the Core of the Strategy
Hamza WARAKI emphasized the importance of data protection: « As current events remind us, data has become the wealth of our time, as our activities and essential missions revolve around data. It is therefore important to put in place plans and procedures to protect this data, and this is what we offer through our expertise, resources, and partnerships. »
He added: « We seek to innovate in our partnerships to protect our clients’ data. Many clients have trusted us in various sectors such as telecommunications, public and private sectors, banks, and insurance companies. This trust allows us to innovate and develop appropriate and customized solutions, not just standard solutions offering a false impression of protection. »
Comprehensive Services to Address Advanced Threats
TECHSO GROUP offers a complete range of specialized cybersecurity services, including:
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) to detect suspicious activities in real-time.
- Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) and access control to sensitive information.
- Privileged Access Management (PAM) to secure privileged accounts.
- File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) to detect any unauthorized modifications.
- Implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) mechanisms to strengthen access security to critical systems.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to prevent disclosure of sensitive information outside the organization.
- Vulnerability scanning and management in systems and applications.
- User training and cybersecurity risk awareness.
Continuous Support and Effective Security Management
The company also offers continuous monitoring services and 24/7 technical support, emphasizing preventive and corrective maintenance and regular evaluation of security systems to ensure their effectiveness and compliance with established standards.
In conclusion, Hamza WARAKI affirmed: « Our approach consists of accompanying our clients from end to end, from the design phase to the implementation phase, and this is our doctrine today at TECHSO GROUP. »
It should be noted that TECHSO GROUP benefits from strategic leadership and high-level expertise in the field of cybersecurity, enabling it to provide advanced solutions that combine strategic vision and technical expertise to address the current challenges faced by organizations in the digital era.
