Zafepass: A Proactive Shield Against Ransomware and Business Email Compromise (BEC) for Nigerian Businesses.

09.08.25 12:18 PM - By Wendy Dika


In Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy, cyber threats like Ransomware and Business Email Compromise (BEC) are potentially catastrophic. Alot of businesses across finance, oil & gas, healthcare, and government sectors have experienced sophisticated attacks designed to paralyze systems and defraud organizations. While most defenses remain reactive, one solution is leading the charge with Zero-Trust security and proactive access management: Zafepass

Zafepass, developed by Zafehouze, is a next-generation cybersecurity framework built with the principle that “no user or device should be trusted.” This philosophy makes Zafepass exceptionally well-suited to defend against today's two dangerous threats: Ransomware and BEC (Business Email Compromise)


HOW? 


Zero-Trust Architecture 

Zafepass applies a Zero-Trust model, ensuring every login attempt verifies both user identity and device integrity. This third layer of security goes far beyond passwords, ensuring that even if credentials are stolen, the system remains protected. This approach blocks unauthorized lateral movement within networks

Advanced Access Control Via Port Forwarding and Dual Reverse Proxy 

With traditional perimeter-based defenses failing, Zafepass introduces port forwarding and dual reverse proxy methodologies that eliminate exposed services making systems practically invisible to attackers. 

This means: 

  • No open ports to scan. 

  • No direct access to internal servers. 

  • Significantly lower ransomware infiltration risk. 


Scalable and Flexible Deployment (On-site or SaaS) 

Whether you're an enterprise with thousands of users or a growing startup, Zafepass adapts to your needs. It supports on-premise or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployments, allowing for seamless user onboarding/offboarding, role-based access, and centralized administration. For Nigerian organizations working in fragmented I.T environments or remote teams, this scalability makes Zafepass valuable. 

Full Compatibility with IT, OT & IoT Environments 

Zafepass doesn’t stop at I.T networks, it’s designed to secure Operational Technology (OT) systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, both of which are increasingly targeted by ransomware and phishing campaigns. Whether you operate smart grids, manufacturing systems, or digital banking infrastructure, Zafepass provides a unified security layer


Reasons Why Zafepass Is Essential for Nigerian Organizations 

  • Ransomware resilience through concealed network entry points and real-time session control. 

  • Business Email Compromise (BEC) prevention with strict identity-device verification and encrypted access. 

  • Full visibility into who accesses what, from where, and for how long backed by automated logging for compliance. 


By eliminating blind spots and enforcing zero-trust, Zafepass helps Nigerian businesses thrive by preventing any form of exploits. 

 

Wendy Dika