Cape Town has become a key target in the global cybercrime network, says Dillon Gray, COO at IPT. With many tech startups, financial firms, and tourism operators based in the city, the attack surface is large and the stakes are high. IPT’s mission is to help local businesses stay ahead of threats, remain compliant, and continue operating smoothly.
A city under cyber siege
Recent data from Interpol and Accenture confirms that South Africa is among the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with Cape Town ranking high in incident concentrations. In 2024 alone, reported cyberattacks against South African businesses surged by over 22%, while the average cost of a data breach reached R49 million.
Cape Town’s businesses face a perfect storm: increasing digitisation, growing regulatory pressure from laws like POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act, and a surge in ransomware-as-a-service and phishing scams exploiting both technical and human vulnerabilities.
Local defence, national-grade protection
IPT, headquartered in Cape Town, is known for its proactive cybersecurity model delivered through its local Security Operations Centre (SOC). Clients across the city, from SMEs to mid-market enterprises, benefit from 24/7 threat detection, rapid incident response, and continuous policy hardening.
“We are not a call centre. Our SOC is staffed with senior analysts based here in Cape Town who understand local business needs and the evolving threat landscape,” adds Gray.
IPT’s layered approach includes endpoint protection, network and cloud security, identity and access controls, email threat defence, data loss prevention, and strategic advisory on risk, compliance, and cyber resilience.
Why clients rate IPT a perfect 10
Cape Town clients consistently give IPT top scores for more than just technical delivery. Key reasons include:
- Rapid, local response times and personalised service
- Tailored solutions based on each client’s risk profile and budget
- Clear, proactive communication during incidents
- Strategic guidance for POPIA and other regulatory frameworks
- Real-world resilience that minimises downtime and reputational damage
Cape Town cannot afford complacency
“Too many local businesses still think cybersecurity is optional until it is too late. One ransomware hit can wipe out years of customer trust and business value. We are here to make sure that never happens,” says Gray.
By outsourcing their cybersecurity to IPT, Cape Town companies gain immediate access to enterprise-grade tools, senior experts, and a proven partner who lives and works in the same city they do.
To experience IPT’s full cybersecurity offering and experience the service that Cape Town clients consistently rate a perfect 10, visit ipt.za.com.
