San Jose, California, March 2026 – Wazuh, the leading open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, announced a partnership with Protecya, a provider of SOC services, empowering governments and enterprises across Africa.
Through this strategic partnership, Protecya will integrate Wazuh into its Security Operations Center (SOC) service portfolio. This collaboration strengthens its delivery of SOC services with advanced monitoring and threat management capabilities across the region. It also enables the company to provide clients with scalable, AI-driven detection and response solutions while ensuring data sovereignty and operational resilience.
Protecya specializes in providing sovereign Tier IV Security Operations Center (SOC) services and advanced threat intelligence solutions to public and private sector organizations throughout Africa. The integration of Wazuh reinforces this strategy by delivering end-to-end security monitoring through a single platform, supporting robust and centralized SOC performance while preserving data sovereignty and accommodating varied regulatory and operational needs.
The co-founder and CEO in Protecya, said: “At Protecya, we chose Wazuh because it combines enterprise-grade security capabilities with the transparency and flexibility of open-source technology. For us, trust means technical depth, architectural freedom, and the ability to build sovereign cybersecurity solutions tailored to Africa’s realities.
Becoming a Wazuh Platinum Partner reinforces our commitment to delivering state-of-the-art SOC services and advanced threat intelligence across the continent. It enables us to provide our clients with scalable, AI-driven detection and response capabilities while maintaining full control over data sovereignty and operational resilience.
This partnership is not just about technology—it is about strengthening Africa’s cyber defense ecosystem with world-class, open, and independent security solutions.”
Alberto Gonzalez, COO of Wazuh, added: “Protecya’s choice to enhance its sovereign Tier IV SOC capabilities with Wazuh underscores the platform’s capacity to enable comprehensive threat monitoring and streamlined security operations through an open, adaptable framework. We value this collaboration and look forward to supporting governments and enterprises across Africa in strengthening cybersecurity visibility, resilience, and operational sovereignty.”
About Protecya
Protecya is a pan-African cybersecurity firm committed to addressing the unique digital security needs of organizations across the continent. The company provides a wide range of services, including Tier IV sovereign SOC operations, advanced threat intelligence, incident response, and compliance support, helping governments and enterprises strengthen their cybersecurity posture. By combining cutting-edge technology with local expertise, Protecya enables secure digital transformation while promoting resilience and developing cybersecurity capabilities across Africa.
About Wazuh
Wazuh is a free and open source security platform that combines XDR and SIEM capabilities to protect endpoints and cloud workloads. Its open source nature allows organizations to customize its capabilities to meet specific security requirements, ensuring scalable and adaptable defense strategies.
To explore Protecya offerings and expertise further, please visit their official website. For additional information on Wazuh Partnerships, please visit our partners’ website.