Private Cyber Security Firm Takes Root

Minas Cyber Solution has launched a cybersecurity service, offering a range of solutions, including penetration testing, denial-of-service (DOS) attack prevention, digital forensics, account takeover remediation, and platform risk analysis.

Minas, founded six months ago, has five co-founders who identified market gaps relating to security.

“Cybersecurity is absolutely essential for any digital company,” Manuhe Melkame, CEO and co-founder of Minas Cyber told Shega. 

“Many startups underestimate the importance of cybersecurity. Nearly 90% of startups in the capital haven’t undergone a security test,” claims Manuhe.

Targeting this gap, Minas Cyber Solutions identifies and solves vulnerabilities in systems as its core business. The company is particularly focusing on platforms that are integrated with online payment options, as the risk is higher.

Manuhe adds that with the recent ratification of the personal data proclamation, cybersecurity has become even more crucial for tech startups. The personal data proclamation, designed to mitigate the risk of personal data breaches in the country, includes several important features, such as mechanisms to ensure the protection of individual and data-subject rights.

Manuhe claims that his team was able to breach some of the popular digital platforms in Ethiopia, gaining access to their users’ personal data, which violates the data privacy law.

In explaining the work Minas Cyber Solutions does, the co-founder stated, “We leverage advanced tools and technologies to detect, prevent, and mitigate cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and insider threats. Additionally, we provide real-time alerts, reports, and insights that help our clients make informed security decisions and enhance their overall security posture.”

Manuhe, a native of Ambo, has had a passion for computers since childhood. “I’ve always had a strong interest in technology and how things function.”

He later relocated to Addis Ababa and obtained a degree in Management Information Systems.