Security
Cybersecurity That Protects Your Business
Cyber threats are evolving every day. Our layered security solutions protect your business from phishing, ransomware, and data breaches — with expert configuration and ongoing support.
The Threats Are Real — and Growing
South African businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. Phishing emails, ransomware attacks, and data breaches don't discriminate by industry or size — food producers, wineries, healthcare practices, law firms, construction companies, and manufacturers are all at risk.
A single successful attack can halt operations, compromise sensitive data, and damage your reputation. And with POPIA now in full effect, the legal consequences of a data breach are serious.
Phishing
Ransomware
Data Breaches
Our Layered Approach
Threat Detection & Isolation
Real-time monitoring identifies and isolates threats before they spread across your network.
Ransomware Protection
Multi-layered defences including endpoint protection, email filtering, and backup strategies to neutralise ransomware.
Phishing Prevention
Advanced email security that catches malicious emails before they reach your team's inboxes.
POPIA Compliance
We help you meet your obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act with proper data handling and audit trails.
Security Audits
Regular vulnerability assessments to identify and close gaps in your defences.
Staff Awareness Training
Your team is your first line of defence. We train them to recognise and report threats.
Our cybersecurity solutions work alongside our managed IT support and data backup services to provide complete protection for your business.
Every Industry Is a Target
Cybercriminals target businesses of all sizes across every sector. We protect them all.
SentinelOne EDR — Enterprise Protection at a Fixed Price
AI-powered endpoint detection and response, fully managed and monitored on your behalf. A significant step up from traditional antivirus.
SentinelOne EDR
Prices exclude VAT. No lock-in contracts.
- AI-powered threat detection & response
- Ransomware rollback capability
- Behavioural threat intelligence
- Real-time alerting & incident response
- Managed & monitored by StormDotCom
- Works alongside existing support plans
Why SentinelOne EDR over traditional antivirus?
Antivirus reacts. EDR predicts.
Traditional antivirus only catches known threats via signature matching. SentinelOne uses AI to detect suspicious behaviour in real time — catching new and unknown threats before they cause damage.
Ransomware rollback.
If ransomware does execute, SentinelOne can automatically roll back affected files to their pre-attack state — minimising downtime and data loss.
One console, every endpoint.
Every laptop, desktop, and server is monitored from a single pane of glass. We see threats across your entire environment instantly.
Fully managed.
You don't touch it. We deploy, monitor, and respond — so your team stays focused on the business.
Industry Pages
See how security needs differ by sector
Explore the industry pages below for a more tailored view of how security, continuity, and practical support fit each environment.
“We have been using the services of Justin from StormDotCom for the past 20 years. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and trustworthy. Justin and the team are always eager to assist us with all our IT needs.”
— United Scientific · 20 year client
Frequently Asked Questions
What cybersecurity tools do you use?
We use SentinelOne EDR (endpoint detection and response) as our primary endpoint security layer — this is a significant step up from traditional antivirus. We layer this with advanced email security, phishing protection, ransomware defence, and regular vulnerability assessments. The exact solution is tailored to your business size and risk profile.
What is POPIA and how does it affect my business?
POPIA (the Protection of Personal Information Act) is South African data protection law that requires all businesses to handle personal information responsibly. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to R10 million or criminal liability. We help Cape Town businesses meet their POPIA obligations through proper data handling, encrypted backups, audit trails, and staff awareness.
How do I know if my business has been compromised?
Many breaches go undetected for weeks or months. Signs include slow systems, unexpected account lockouts, strange outgoing emails, and unusual network activity. If you suspect a breach — or want to proactively check your exposure — book a free security assessment and we'll audit your current defences.
Can you protect my staff from phishing emails?
Yes. We deploy advanced email security that filters malicious emails before they reach inboxes, and we provide staff awareness training so your team knows what to look for. Your people are your first line of defence — we help make them a strong one.
Do you work with businesses in regulated industries like healthcare and legal?
Yes. We have extensive experience with healthcare practices, law firms, and financial services businesses where data security and compliance are critical. We understand the specific obligations these industries face under POPIA and apply appropriate controls.
How secure is your business?
Book a free security assessment and we'll identify the gaps in your defences — before the criminals do.
Book a Security Assessment