Cyber awareness for stronger businesses
Enterprise
CyberSpector
Presentation of the enterprise
CyberSpector is a Beninese company specialising in cybersecurity and digital systems engineering, operating in West and Central Africa.
Amount of co-financing
EUR 94,080
- Benin
- 2025
- Ongoing
Challenge
The rapid digitalisation of African businesses is accompanied by a significant rise in cyberattacks, the majority of which exploit the human factor. A lack of ongoing awareness, the absence of suitable training and the high cost of existing solutions leave micro-enterprises and SMEs particularly vulnerable to major risks.
Incidents linked to human error can lead to significant financial losses, business disruptions and a loss of trust among partners and customers. Against a backdrop of limited resources, these vulnerabilities undermine the long-term viability of businesses, as well as employment and local economic stability.
This lack of human resilience in cybersecurity therefore acts as a barrier to sustainable digital transformation and the competitiveness of African businesses.
Innovative solution
CyberSpector offers SPECTORLY, an integrated solution dedicated to human resilience in cybersecurity. The platform combines customisable awareness modules, automated attack simulations and real-time monitoring tools. It enables businesses to continuously measure and improve their employees’ level of vigilance.
Through micro-awareness campaigns delivered via email and SMS, a CyberScore dashboard and automated reports, businesses gain a clear picture of their cyber maturity level. The platform also issues traceable certifications attesting to users’ skills in dealing with cyber threats.
Accessible and flexible, SPECTORLY is based on a subscription model suited to businesses of all sizes, making it easier for micro-enterprises and SMEs to adopt and contributing to more inclusive and sustainable cybersecurity.
Targeted impact
- 60 new organisations using the solution
- 2,000 new users trained and made aware of cybersecurity
- 1,000 new users certified in human resilience against cyber-attacks
- 10 new formal employees within CyberSpector
Targeted Sustainable Development Goals
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2,000 new users are trained and made aware of the issues, 1,000 of whom are certified in human resilience to cyber-attacks, thereby strengthening their cybersecurity skills.
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Formal jobs are being created at CyberSpector, contributing to the development of high value-added activities. At the same time, the company supports other organisations in managing cybersecurity risks, thereby strengthening their resilience and supporting their growth.
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Organisations’ resilience to cyber threats is strengthened through the development of users’ skills and a measurable improvement in cybersecurity levels.