Nclose: South Africa's Premier Cyber Security Specialist Safeguarding Leading Enterprises Since 2006

Nclose is supported by a team of 100+ engineers, business professionals, and cybersecurity experts who work in a culture of openness and collaboration. This ensures that every client consistently receives excellent and effective cybersecurity services throughout South Africa.

Imagine a world where your business’s most valuable assets are always safe, no matter what threats arise. This is the reality that Nclose strives to create for their clients every day.

Nclose is a leading South African cyber security specialist with a strong track record of securing enterprises since 2006. Their success stems from a unique, free-thinking approach to solving modern cyber security challenges. As the threats in the cyber world evolve, Nclose stays ahead of the curve, dynamically adapting to new security paradigms to keep their clients safe.

The team at Nclose is made up of over 100 dedicated engineers, business professionals, and cyber security experts. They work in a culture of openness and collaboration, ensuring that every client receives top-notch cyber security services.

Nclose offers world-class Managed Security Services (MSS) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR), designed to seamlessly integrate with your organization’s operations, culture, and needs. Their services don’t just act as an add-on but become an essential part of your cyber security strategy, providing a customized and effective solution for protecting your most important assets.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your cyber defenses or need a partner to manage your security operations, Nclose is here to help. Their expert team is committed to delivering excellence and ensuring your organization is well-protected against the ever-evolving cyber threats.

The Nclose Difference

Partners, Not Suppliers

Nclose believes in forming partnerships rather than just being suppliers. Clients understand their business and risks, while Nclose understands the global cyber security landscape and risk mitigation. Together, this creates a powerful defense partnership tailored to each client's unique needs.

Nclose takes alliances seriously. They integrate advanced security with clients' processes, becoming an essential part of the business. Their skilled teams provide exceptional service, seeking out potential risks, eliminating points of failure, and staying ahead of future threats. In short, Nclose always has their clients' backs.

Proudly South African

Nclose, founded in South Africa, has gained international recognition. As the only South African MSSP to rank among the world’s top 250 in the 2021 MSSP Alert list, they have built a strong reputation.

Established in 2006 by local technology experts to address South African cyber security needs, Nclose has developed class-leading capabilities that align with the unique profiles of South African organizations. They understand the skills and resource constraints businesses face and help bridge the skills gap.

Beyond South Africa, Nclose’s services are accessible globally, delivering top-notch security while meeting strict compliance standards. They enhance security for leading multinational enterprises, balancing cost and benefit effectively.

Built, Not Bought

Nclose customizes platforms to meet clients' specific needs, leaving nothing to chance. They continuously refine and improve their capabilities as risks evolve, ensuring clients' security adapts to business changes.

Whether addressing endpoint protection needs, reimagining firewalls, or finding gaps within defenses, Nclose is committed to refining and redefining security and compliance. They know that even 99% secure isn't good enough.

With Nclose, there are no excuses, no oversights, and no one-size-fits-all solutions.

Collective Intellectual Property (IP)

Nclose’s skilled engineering team collaborates closely, sharing knowledge and learnings from various environments and scenarios. As individuals overcome new challenges, the collective intelligence of the team grows.

This collective IP concept embraces a "stronger together" mentality, providing significant value to Nclose's clients and partners. By pooling their expertise, Nclose continually enhances their ability to protect and serve.

Managed Detection & Response

Nclose provides your business with top-tier security skills and advanced solutions to ensure continuous protection. With 24/7 analysis, monitoring, threat detection, and response, Nclose keeps your business secure at all times.

Always On Guard: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) operates on the premise that attacks are always happening. Instead of just reacting to alerts, Nclose actively searches for potential attacks. Using their MDR platform, high-fidelity detectors, and skilled detection and response teams, they can detect, investigate, and respond to threats within minutes.

Beyond the SOC: MDR represents the next step in the evolution of the Security Operations Centre (SOC). Nclose's team of responders uses diverse data inputs and advanced detectors to identify suspicious activity. They quickly determine whether an alert is genuine or a false positive and then take action within minutes to address real threats.

Blue Team on Your Side: Nclose’s Blue Team does more than just investigate alerts; they fully integrate with your business's security operations to provide comprehensive cyber defense capabilities. With Nclose, your business gains a robust security partner dedicated to safeguarding your assets and responding swiftly to any threats.

Managed Security Services (MSS)

Nclose offers Managed Security Services (MSS) with a unique approach. Their team of highly skilled security engineers and analysts is dedicated to enhancing your security posture continuously. This proactive stance ensures that no aspect of your security is left to chance. Nclose's emphasis on collective intellectual property and strong, transparent relationships makes them the preferred choice for highly regulated and risk-averse organizations.

Operational Excellence: Nclose assumes operational control of your network, providing round-the-clock monitoring, management, emergency response, and detailed security reports. This comprehensive approach allows your team to focus on core business operations while Nclose seamlessly integrates security into your processes.

Compliance Commitment: Understanding the importance of compliance, Nclose develops robust strategies to achieve and maintain regulatory standards. They collaborate closely with clients to ensure robust security measures that align with regulatory requirements, enhancing overall protection.

Continuous Innovation: Nclose prioritizes innovation to stay ahead of emerging threats. By listening to and understanding each client's unique challenges, they transform insights into agile security solutions. This proactive approach ensures that their services evolve in tandem with evolving threats.

A Collaborative Journey: As your business grows and changes, Nclose adapts alongside it. They continuously refine and improve their security solutions, ensuring proactive protection that scales with your organization’s needs over time. Nclose is committed to safeguarding your business at every stage of its journey.

Penetration Testing and Cybersecurity Auditing

Nclose offers a comprehensive suite of services for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, crucial for both regulatory compliance and understanding your infrastructure's vulnerability from an attacker's perspective.

Expertise Close to Home: With an in-house team of certified penetration testers based in South Africa, Nclose provides robust vulnerability assessment and penetration testing services. Their local presence ensures a deep understanding of regional and global security challenges, tailored to meet local regulatory requirements.

Comprehensive Services

Nclose's portfolio includes:

• Vulnerability Assessments: Identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities across your systems.
• Vulnerability Scanning: Automated scans to detect vulnerabilities in networks and applications.
• Web Application Assessments: Assessing web applications for security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Penetration Testing (Internal & External): Simulating real-world attacks to evaluate the security of your internal and external networks.
• Wireless Network Assessments: Evaluating wireless network security to identify weaknesses and improve defenses.
• Firewall Rule Analysis: Reviewing firewall configurations to ensure they align with security best practices.
• Cloud Security Configuration Assessments (AWS & Azure): Assessing cloud environments to identify misconfigurations and security gaps.

Ensuring Security and Compliance: Nclose's services not only uncover hidden risks but also support regulatory compliance efforts. By identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation measures, they help strengthen your overall security posture. Whether you operate locally or globally, Nclose provides the expertise needed to protect your critical assets effectively.

Solutions & Partners

Nclose delivers a diverse range of security solutions, assessments, testing, managed security, and managed detection & response services to an expanding roster of blue-chip clients across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Recognizing the unique nature of each client’s environment, Nclose customizes solutions to detect, protect, and respond effectively to cyber threats.

Strategic Partnerships for Comprehensive Security

Nclose collaborates with top-tier security brands globally to offer an extensive security portfolio to clients across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Their partnerships with leading brands such as Tenable, Tessian, Crowdstrike, Netskope, Lacework, KnowBe4, CyberArk, and Trellix ensure that clients benefit from cutting-edge technologies and customer-centric solutions.

Client-Centric Approach

Understanding that cybersecurity solutions cannot be one-size-fits-all, Nclose focuses on building personalized strategies that align with each client's specific security needs and operational challenges. By leveraging strategic partnerships and innovative technologies, Nclose enhances security postures and mitigates risks effectively for their diverse clientele.

The Visionary Leader at the Helm of Nclose

Stephen Osler is a Co-Founder and the Business Development Director of Nclose. With a career spanning over 20 years in IT, Stephen started his professional career in London, working for eBookers.com, before his South African pride and optimism about the country’s future brought him back to South Africa to work in the technology infrastructure and security sectors. While developing a deep-seated focus on product perfection and client satisfaction, he also identified a gap in the local IT market – cyber security – which led him to co-founding Nclose and its cutting-edge solutions.

“Our world-class Managed Security Services and Managed Detection and Response becomes an extension of your cyber security capability, perfectly amalgamating with your organization’s operations, culture, and capability, to give you a seamless cyber security experience unique to you.”