95% of SA organisations are unprepared
Only 5% of South African organisations rate as "mature" in cybersecurity readiness, according to Cisco's 2024 Readiness Index. The other 95% are exposed.
Cybersecurity Assessment | Durban & South Africa
Know Exactly Where Your Business Is Vulnerable
Our cybersecurity assessment for SMEs identifies real gaps in your network, email, devices, and policies and gives you a plain-language action plan to fix them.
The Problem
Most South African SMEs don't know they've been compromised
Attackers target SMEs deliberately
Small businesses are preferred targets because they lack enterprise defences. The average cost of a breach for an SA SME runs into hundreds of thousands of rands in lost time, data, and reputation.
POPIA puts you at legal risk too
The Protection of Personal Information Act requires businesses to take reasonable security measures. Without a formal assessment, you cannot demonstrate compliance and fines can reach R10 million.
Our Process
How a cybersecurity assessment works
Three straightforward steps. No disruption to your business. No technical knowledge required.
Step 1 - Discovery Call
We start with a 30-minute call to understand your business, your team size, and what systems and data you use. This shapes the scope of the assessment.
Step 2 - Assessment
We analyse your network, email configuration, devices, access controls, public-facing systems, and data handling practices. This is conducted remotely and does not disrupt your operations.
Step 3 - Your Report
Within 48 hours, you receive a written report with a risk score, plain-language findings, and a prioritised remediation checklist. We walk you through it personally.
What You Get
A complete picture of your security posture
Written Security Report
A detailed document listing every finding, the associated risk level (critical, high, medium, low), and what it means for your business.
Prioritised Action Plan
A step-by-step remediation checklist ordered by urgency so you know exactly what to fix first, second, and third.
Personal Debrief Call
A 30-minute call with our analyst to walk through the report and answer your questions in plain language.
POPIA Readiness Notes
Where relevant, we flag areas that affect your POPIA obligations so you can demonstrate due diligence to regulators.
What Our Clients Say
Real results for Durban businesses
12 gaps
Found in a Durban retail business assessment
A local retailer with 8 staff had 12 critical security gaps - including an exposed remote desktop port actively being probed by attackers. All fixed within a week of the report.
Shane - Durban Retail Client, 20253 days
From assessment booking to full remediation plan
A KZN professional services firm received a complete assessment, written report, and remediation plan in under 72 hours - without any disruption to their operations.
Anonymous - KZN Professional Services Client, 2025R0
Cost to identify a critical vulnerability
Our free assessment call costs nothing. Many clients discover their most critical risk in the first 30 minutes of conversation - before committing to a full assessment.
Ubuntu GuardCommon Questions
Cybersecurity assessment FAQ
What is included in a cybersecurity assessment?
Our assessment covers your network security, email and account configurations, device security posture, data handling practices, access controls, and public information exposure. You receive a detailed written report with a risk rating and step-by-step remediation instructions.
How much does a cybersecurity assessment cost in South Africa?
Our assessments are priced to be accessible for SMEs. Contact us for a quote tailored to the size of your business and scope. Most SME assessments cost a fraction of what a single breach costs to recover from.
How long does a cybersecurity assessment take?
The assessment and analysis takes 24–48 hours. You will receive your full written report and personal debrief within 2–3 business days of the discovery call.
Will the assessment disrupt my business operations?
No. Our assessment is non-intrusive. We analyse your systems and public-facing infrastructure without disrupting your day-to-day operations. Remote assessments can be completed without any on-site visit.
Do I need to be technical to understand the report?
No. Our reports are written for business owners, not IT professionals. Every finding includes a plain-language explanation of the risk, why it matters, and exactly what steps to take to fix it.
Is a cybersecurity assessment required for POPIA compliance?
A security assessment is strongly recommended under POPIA. The Act requires reasonable security measures to protect personal information. A formal assessment demonstrates due diligence and identifies gaps before a regulator or attacker does.
Can Ubuntu Guard conduct assessments outside of Durban?
Yes. While we are based in uMhlanga, Durban, we conduct remote cybersecurity assessments for businesses across South Africa. On-site assessments in KZN are also available.
Get Started
Book your free cybersecurity assessment call
Tell us about your business and we will get back to you within one business day to schedule your discovery call.
Phone
031 100 2613 - Office Hours
Address
21 Lighthouse Road, uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal