Cyber security services for Cape Town businesses.
Round-the-clock threat monitoring, zero-trust access and POPIA-ready controls from a local team in Somerset West, protecting businesses across Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Protection that doesn't stop at five o'clock.
Cape Town businesses are targeted by the same ransomware, phishing and business email compromise campaigns as companies anywhere in the world. Many are also too small to run their own security team. We fill that gap. Our Security Operations Centre watches your endpoints, network, cloud and Microsoft 365 every hour of every day, and our Somerset West engineers can be on-site with you when a problem needs hands-on attention.
You get one accountable partner for prevention, detection and response, instead of a stack of tools nobody has time to manage.
Cyber security services we deliver in Cape Town
Every engagement is scoped to your size and risk. Most clients start with a few of these and add more as they grow.
SOC-as-a-Service & MDR
24/7/365 monitoring of endpoints, network, cloud and Microsoft 365, with managed detection and response to contain threats before they spread.
Zero-trust access & MFA
Multi-factor authentication and least-privilege access, so only the right people reach the right systems, from the office or from home.
Microsoft 365 & cloud security
Hardened Microsoft 365 and Azure configurations, email protection against phishing and impersonation, and secure cloud backup.
POPIA compliance & GRC
Documented controls and audit-ready evidence for POPIA, King IV and ISO 27001 obligations, built on a NIST-compliant security practice.
Backup & incident recovery
Tested backup and disaster recovery, so a ransomware attack or failed server is an inconvenience, not a business-ending event.
Virtual CISO (vCISO)
A fractional Chief Information Security Officer for board reporting, policy and security strategy, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Built for organisations where downtime isn't an option
Municipalities
Local government bodies with public data, critical services and strict audit requirements.
Regulated sectors
Public-sector and regulated organisations that must prove compliance, not just claim it.
Private businesses
Professional firms and SMEs across Cape Town that hold client and financial data.
Agriculture
Farms and agri-businesses in the Winelands and beyond, with connected sites and IoT devices to secure.
Three steps to a stronger security posture
Free assessment
We review your network, devices, Microsoft 365 and backups, and show you where the real risks are.
Practical plan
A prioritised plan in plain language: what to fix first, what it costs, and what it protects.
Protect & monitor
We put the controls in place and monitor them around the clock, with regular reports you can take to your board.
Cyber security in Cape Town: common questions
Who provides cyber security services in Cape Town for small and medium businesses?
Acorn Technology is a cyber security and ICT company based in Somerset West that protects businesses across Cape Town and the Western Cape. We offer 24/7/365 SOC monitoring, managed detection and response, zero-trust access, Microsoft 365 security and POPIA compliance support, sized for SMEs as well as larger organisations.
Do you only work with companies in Somerset West?
No. Our team is based in Somerset West, and we work with businesses across greater Cape Town, including the CBD, the Northern and Southern Suburbs, Stellenbosch, Strand and the Helderberg, as well as clients elsewhere in South Africa.
How does Acorn help with POPIA compliance?
POPIA requires you to take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information. We put the controls in place (access management, MFA, monitoring, backup), document them, and give you audit-ready evidence. Our security practice is NIST compliant, and we align with King IV governance expectations.
What happens if we are hit by ransomware or a breach?
Our Security Operations Centre is designed to detect and contain threats early. If an incident does happen, we isolate affected systems, investigate what happened, restore from backup and help you meet your POPIA notification duties to the Information Regulator and affected people.
How do we get started?
Book a free, no-obligation network and security assessment. We review your current setup, show you where the real risks are, and recommend a plan that fits your budget. Call 021 001 0009 or email sales@acorntelecoms.co.za.
Find out where your business is exposed.
Book a free, no-obligation network and security assessment with our Somerset West team.
Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa — serving clients nationally.