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Securing South Africa's Public Sector Infrastructure

Protection des systèmes gouvernementaux, des données citoyennes et des services publics critiques face à un paysage de menaces en constante évolution.

Le Défi

Les départements gouvernementaux et entités publiques d'Afrique du Sud font face à une combinaison unique de pressions : un contrôle accru des audits TIC de l'AGSA, des budgets limités, des infrastructures vieillissantes et un volume croissant d'activités d'États-nations et de cybercriminels ciblant le secteur public. Les conséquences d'une violation dépassent la perte de données et s'étendent à la perturbation des services essentiels dont dépendent les citoyens.

  • ■ AGSA ICT Audit Requirements — The Auditor-General's ICT audits increasingly flag cybersecurity deficiencies as material findings. Departments need demonstrable controls and evidence.
  • ■ Limited Budgets — Public sector security budgets rarely match the threat. Every rand must deliver measurable risk reduction.
  • ■ Legacy Infrastructure — End-of-life systems that cannot be easily patched or replaced remain in production, creating persistent vulnerability.
  • ■ POPIA Compliance — Government departments process vast quantities of citizen personal information and must comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
  • ■ Citizen Data Protection — Identity documents, health records, social grants and tax information represent high-value targets for identity theft and fraud.
  • ■ Nation-State Threats — Government networks are increasingly targeted by sophisticated threat actors with geopolitical motivations and advanced capabilities.

Layer7's Government Capabilities

We understand the realities of public sector security — budget constraints, procurement processes, and the need for solutions that work within existing infrastructure.

Déploiement et Gestion NGFW

Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall deployment, configuration and ongoing management. Centralised policy management via Panorama across departmental networks, with threat prevention, URL filtering and SSL decryption.

CISOaaS

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer services for departments without a dedicated CISO. Strategic security leadership, policy development, risk assessment and board reporting — without the cost of a full-time executive appointment.

Gestion des Vulnérabilités

Continuous vulnerability scanning and risk-prioritised remediation across government networks. Aligned to AGSA audit expectations and DPSA ICT governance requirements for proactive vulnerability management.

Sensibilisation à la Sécurité et Réponse aux Incidents

Staff security awareness training programmes tailored for government environments. Incident response retainer services providing rapid containment and investigation when breaches occur.

Compliance Frameworks We Support

Gouvernance TIC du DPSA

Cadres de gouvernance TIC du Département du Service Public et de l'Administration, y compris le Cadre de Politique de Gouvernance d'Entreprise des TIC.

Exigences d'Audit de l'AGSA

Critères d'audit TIC de l'Auditeur Général couvrant la gestion de la sécurité, la gestion des accès utilisateurs, la continuité des services informatiques et la gouvernance informatique.

MIOS

Normes Minimales de Sécurité de l'Information pour la protection des informations gouvernementales classifiées et sensibles.

POPIA

Conformité à la loi sur la protection des informations personnelles pour le traitement des informations personnelles des citoyens par les départements gouvernementaux.

NIST CSF

NIST Cybersecurity Framework alignment for a structured, risk-based approach to managing cybersecurity in critical government infrastructure.

ISO 27001

International information security management standard — providing a structured ISMS framework for government departments.

Government Sector Solutions

WANs Gouvernementaux Sécurisés

Design, deployment and management of secure wide-area networks connecting government offices, data centres and service delivery points. Encrypted transit, network segmentation, and centralised visibility across the entire WAN.

Protection des Portails Citoyens

Web application firewall deployment, DDoS protection, and application security testing for public-facing e-government portals and citizen self-service platforms.

Segmentation Réseau Interdépartementale

Micro-segmentation and zero-trust network architecture to prevent lateral movement between departmental networks, protecting sensitive systems from cross-contamination during incidents.

Approvisionnement Aligné SITA

Layer7's flexible engagement model supports government procurement timelines and frameworks. We work within SITA procurement processes and can structure engagements to align with government financial year cycles and SCM requirements.

Note d'Approvisionnement

Layer7's flexible engagement model supports government procurement timelines and frameworks. We understand SCM processes, can provide detailed technical specifications for tender documentation, and structure engagements to align with government financial year planning.

Secure Your Department's Digital Infrastructure

De la préparation aux audits AGSA à la défense active contre les menaces — Layer7 fournit une cybersécurité pratique et soucieuse du budget pour le secteur public.

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