Cybersecurity startup DevSecFlow has officially introduced its next-generation security operations platform, SECOYA, tailored to deliver intelligent, scalable, and efficient cyber defence for financial institutions and regulated organisations across Nigeria.
The announcement followed an exclusive executive breakfast session held in Lagos on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, themed “Beyond Compliance: AI-Powered Resilience for Nigeria’s Financial Future.” The high-level gathering convened key players from Nigeria’s fintech and cybersecurity landscape to address the growing sophistication of digital threats and the need for smarter, more resilient defences.
DevSecFlow’s CEO, Francis Ofungwu, underscored the importance of moving beyond mere compliance, urging stakeholders to adopt AI-powered platforms that can keep pace with modern cyber risks.
“SECOYA transforms cybersecurity by automating critical functions like threat hunting, alert triage, and incident response. It delivers speed, scale, and accuracy — all while keeping human oversight at the core for transparency and ethical accountability,” said Ofungwu.
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The SECOYA platform is designed to reduce the burden of manual workflows, deliver round-the-clock protection, and integrate seamlessly into existing systems. Powered by AI models tuned to local infrastructure realities, SECOYA offers tailored security that evolves with Nigeria’s digital economy.
DevSecFlow Co-founder, Abdel Sy Fane, explained that SECOYA was born out of the need to bridge operational trust gaps and democratise access to top-tier cybersecurity tools.
“We didn’t just build another tool — we built a system that understands how people work and supports them. From startups to enterprise teams, SECOYA enables smarter collaboration and brings enterprise-grade protection within reach for SMEs,” Fane noted.
The event featured an engaging panel discussion moderated by Ofungwu, with cybersecurity leaders from top Nigerian fintech companies. Panellists included:
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Ebuka Onyejegbu, Senior Business Relationship Manager, Moniepoint
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Demi Babajide, Back-End Developer, OPay
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Paul Oludele, Information Systems & Security Manager, PalmPay
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Sopriye Iketubosin, Manager, Information Security, Kuda MFB
Each panellist emphasised the growing importance of AI in reshaping cybersecurity strategies. Onyejegbu highlighted the shift from rigid systems to adaptable AI frameworks. Babajide stressed integrating security into software architecture from the start. Oludele pointed to improved user experience through intelligent security decisions, while Iketubosin urged for a renewed focus on oversight rather than routine detection.
The consensus was clear: platforms like SECOYA represent the future of cybersecurity in Nigeria’s financial sector, enabling faster threat detection, enhancing operational efficiency, and reinforcing digital trust at scale.
As Nigeria’s financial ecosystem continues to evolve, solutions like SECOYA are positioning organisations to respond proactively, protect intelligently, and build a resilient digital future.
