Cybersecurity firm DevSecFlow has officially unveiled Secoya, an AI-driven security operations platform designed to deliver intelligent, efficient, and scalable cyber defence capabilities. It is tailored for financial institutions, fintech startups, and highly regulated industries. Secoya aims to redefine how Nigerian organisations respond to growing digital threats.
The launch was announced via a press statement on Sunday, following an exclusive executive breakfast session held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Lagos. Themed “Beyond Compliance: AI-Powered Resilience for Nigeria’s Financial Future,” the event convened top stakeholders from the fintech and cybersecurity sectors.
SECOYA: Designed for Intelligent and Scalable Cyber Defence
According to Francis Ofungwu, CEO of DevSecFlow, the future of cybersecurity in Nigeria must evolve beyond regulatory checklists and focus on deploying systems that deliver speed, scale, and precision in real time.
“The SECOYA platform handles critical cybersecurity functions such as threat hunting, incident response, and alert triage with higher accuracy and endurance than human analysts,” Ofungwu said.
Key features of the SECOYA platform include:
- AI-powered threat detection and response
- 24/7 automated protection
- Reduced manual workflows
- Human oversight for transparency and governance
- Integration into existing security and IT workflows
The platform is built to meet the complex cybersecurity needs of Nigeria’s digital economy, enabling financial institutions to respond proactively to rapidly evolving threats.
Built with Collaboration and Accessibility in Mind
Abdel Sy Fane, co-founder of DevSecFlow, explained that SECOYA was created to close collaboration gaps in tech teams and bring enterprise-grade protection to SMEs.
“We built Secoya to solve the trust and collaboration gaps we kept seeing across tech teams. Real security is about designing systems that support people, not just automate tasks,” Fane noted.
He added that Secoya’s SecOps automation helps teams focus on real threats, while its intuitive interface makes it accessible to organisations with limited technical resources.
Expert Panel Highlights the Future of Cybersecurity in Nigeria
The launch event featured a panel discussion moderated by CEO Francis Ofungwu, with expert insights from cybersecurity leaders across major Nigerian fintechs:
- Ebuka Onyejegbu, the Senior Business Relationship Manager at Moniepoint, highlighted the industry’s shift from static rule-based tools to adaptive AI-driven systems, emphasising the need for contextual integration.
- Demi Babajide, a back-end developer at OPay, stressed the importance of embedding security frameworks from the product design stage.
- Paul Oludele, Information Systems and Security Manager at PalmPay, noted that AI is improving real-time security decisions and user experience.
- Sopriye Iketubosin, Manager, Information Security at Kuda MFB, called for a redefinition of human roles, moving from routine tasks to strategic governance and oversight.
The panellists agreed that platforms like SECOYA offer the speed, agility, and intelligence required to manage complex cyber risks in the financial services sector.
Why SECOYA Matters for Nigeria’s Financial Sector
As Nigeria’s fintech and digital finance ecosystems continue to grow, the demand for context-aware, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions has become critical. SECOYA responds to this need by delivering:
- Faster threat detection and response times
- Reduced human error and alert fatigue
- Scalable security that adapts to growth
- Compliance-friendly systems with ethical AI governance
