San Jose, California, May 2026 – Wazuh, the leading open source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, announced a partnership with State Information Technology Agency (SITA), South Africa’s central ICT provider for government, responsible for delivering secure and reliable technology services that support public sector institutions nationwide.
Through this partnership, SITA leverages Wazuh as a key component of its Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring capabilities. By utilizing Wazuh’s comprehensive security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities, SITA enhances visibility across its infrastructure, streamlines security operations, and strengthens its ability to detect and respond to cyber threats at scale.
SITA plays a critical role in enabling digital transformation across South Africa’s public sector by providing information technology services, cybersecurity solutions, data center services, network infrastructure, and digital government platforms. Its mission is to ensure secure, efficient, and innovative technology services that support government operations and citizen services.
SITA representative, said: “SITA selected Wazuh for its flexibility, scalability, and robust cybersecurity capabilities. Combined with the assurance of professional support through Wazuh’s partner ecosystem, the solution provides enterprise-grade stability, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. Its ability to secure multiple platforms and support unlimited endpoints enables SITA to strengthen its cybersecurity posture while maximizing value and operational efficiency”
Alberto González, COO of Wazuh, commented: “Cybersecurity teams today are being asked to do more with less — protect more endpoints, more platforms, more attack surface, without a proportional increase in budget or headcount. That’s the problem Wazuh was designed to solve. SITA’s decision reflects a broader trend we’re seeing across critical infrastructure and global enterprises: organizations want a platform that can scale without unlimited endpoint fees, that’s transparent about how it works, and that’s backed by a strong network of partners who can support them locally. We’re glad to support SITA on that journey and grateful to our partner ecosystem for making deployments like this possible.”
About SITA
State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is South Africa’s government ICT agency, established to provide information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and digital services to public sector institutions. SITA enables government departments and agencies to modernize their operations through secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology solutions that support national development and digital transformation initiatives.
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 SITA offerings and expertise further, please visit their official website. For additional information on Wazuh Partnerships, please visit our partners’ website.