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Network, systems and cybersecurity expertise for growing businesses

We design, secure and run modern infrastructure for organisations across East Africa: zero trust security, multi-cloud and Kubernetes platforms, automated operations and resilient networks, plus the strategy and managed support to keep it all running.

Based in Nairobi. Working with clients across East Africa.

Zero trust control plane
Users, sites and devices
Workloads
Branch sites
SD-WAN, self-healing links
Remote users
ZTNA, no flat VPN
Managed devices
Intune and NAC posture
Public cloud
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Kubernetes apps
Containers, GitOps
Private cloud
VMware, Proxmox, OpenStack
Enforcement point
NGFW, IPS, ZTNA broker
Policy engine
Identity, device, risk
Verify explicitly
Least privilege
Assume breach
Micro-segmented east-west traffic
Request verified
Request blocked
Automation and observability Infrastructure as code CI/CD pipelines SIEM telemetry Immutable backups
Our zero trust reference architecture: every request is checked against identity, device health and risk before it reaches a workload, and everything is built and monitored as code.

Network, Systems and Cybersecurity

The three letters in our name are the three things we do. Most organisations need a mix, delivered by one team.

Network

Fast, resilient connectivity across your offices, sites, data centres and clouds.

  • SD-WAN with application-aware, self-healing routing
  • Campus and data centre fabrics: SD-Access and VXLAN
  • Wireless LAN design, surveys and revamps
  • Load balancing and global traffic management
  • Hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity

Systems

The servers, platforms and cloud services your business runs on, built as code and kept running.

  • Multi-cloud architecture and migration on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
  • Kubernetes and container platforms
  • Virtualisation and private cloud: VMware, Proxmox and OpenStack
  • Infrastructure as code and CI/CD with Terraform, Ansible and Jenkins
  • Workflow automation, observability, backup and disaster recovery

Cybersecurity

Security designed in from the start, built on zero trust principles.

  • Zero trust architecture and zero trust network access
  • Identity security: Conditional Access, privileged access and network access control
  • Next-generation firewalls, intrusion prevention and micro-segmentation
  • Vulnerability assessments and security audits
  • Email security and data protection compliance

Ways to work with us

From setting direction to keeping the lights on, choose the level of support that fits your organisation.

IT strategy consulting

A technology plan that follows your business plan. We review your current estate, costs and risks, then build a roadmap with priorities, budgets and vendor choices your leadership can approve.

Typical work

  • IT strategy and multi-year roadmaps
  • Technology budgeting and vendor selection
  • Security and compliance planning

Managed IT support

Your IT department, without the hiring. For organisations with no in-house IT staff, or a team that needs backup, we provide day-to-day support under an agreed service level.

Typical work

  • Help desk, remote and on-site support
  • Monitoring, patching and backup checks
  • User accounts, devices and licences

Expert-led projects

Senior engineering expertise for the projects that matter most. We lead the work, or guide your team through it, from design to handover.

Typical work

  • Infrastructure modernisation
  • Wireless LAN revamps
  • Zero trust and SD-WAN rollouts
  • Cloud, Kubernetes and DevOps platform builds

Start with an assessment

A defined scope and a written report with a prioritised action plan. The report is yours to keep, whether or not you work with us afterwards.

Zero trust readiness

How far your identity, device, network and workload controls are from a zero trust model, with a phased roadmap to close the gap.

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Vulnerability assessment

Scanning and manual verification of your internet-facing and internal systems, with every finding ranked by risk and paired with a fix.

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Network health check

Performance, resilience and configuration review of your LAN, wireless coverage, WAN and internet links.

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Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security review

Conditional Access, privileged roles, file sharing, email protection and device compliance, checked against Microsoft's security baselines.

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Cloud and DevOps readiness

Which workloads to move to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, what they will cost to run, and where automation and containers will save you time.

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Data protection readiness

Where personal data lives in your systems, who can reach it, and the technical controls Kenya's Data Protection Act expects you to have.

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How an engagement runs

  1. 1

    Assess

    We document your current setup and the risks in it, through structured interviews and hands-on checks.

  2. 2

    Plan

    You get a prioritised roadmap with costs, so you decide what to fix now and what can wait.

  3. 3

    Deliver

    We carry out the changes. Hardware and licences come through established local distributors, so warranties and support stay in-country.

  4. 4

    Run

    Managed services keep your systems patched, monitored and supported under an agreed service level.

Who we work with

Small and mid-sized organisations in:

  • Financial and business services
  • Education
  • Logistics and supply chain
  • Travel and hospitality
  • Consumer goods
  • Security
  • ICT

Platforms we work with

Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Kubernetes, VMware, Cisco, Fortinet and F5, with equipment and licences sourced through local distribution partners.

Building local skills as we grow

Part of every engagement goes back into the next generation of East African engineers.

Paid internships

Six-month paid placements for students from diverse backgrounds.

Mentorship

Structured career mentorship, with a focus on young women in STEM.

Connected schools

Working with sponsors to bring computers and internet access to under-served schools.

Book a consultation

Tell us a little about your organisation and what you need. We reply within [one working day] to agree a time.

ping@astutensc-solutions.com +254 00 000 000 Nairobi, Kenya