Stop guessing.
Stay secure.
Cybersecurity for Tanzanian SMEs.
Hawrat Cyber brings rigorous, framework-driven security practices to East African businesses — at a price that makes sense for your size.
How we work
Three interlocking disciplines that build lasting security.
Govern
Framework-driven risk and compliance. ISO 27001, Tanzania PDPA, BoT guidelines.
Engineer
Hands-on technical security. Vulnerability management, cloud security posture, hardening.
Automate
Compliance-as-Code. Automated, version-controlled evidence pipelines. No more spreadsheets.
Our Services
Fixed-scope engagements. Clear deliverables. No surprises.
Security & Compliance Health Check
Find out where you stand — across cloud, identity, policy, and PDPA — in two weeks.
Learn more →Cloud Security Posture Assessment
Know exactly where your Microsoft 365 and Azure environment stands.
Learn more →Compliance-as-Code Engineering
Replace manual evidence collection with automated, auditable pipelines.
Learn more →Cybersecurity Employee Training Programs
Build a security-literate workforce, from the boardroom to the front desk.
Learn more →Fintech & Mobile Money Security Audit
Purpose-built for BoT-licensed institutions and mobile money operators.
Learn more →ISO 27001 Readiness Programme
Get certified. Win the contracts that require it.
Learn more →Incident Response Readiness
Know exactly what to do when — not if — something goes wrong.
Learn more →Security Awareness Training
Your people are your first line of defence. Train them.
Learn more →Third-Party Risk Management Lite
Your vendors are part of your attack surface. Manage them properly.
Learn more →Tanzania PDPA Compliance Pack
Get ahead of the Personal Data Protection Act — before regulators come to you.
Learn more →Virtual CISO (vCISO) Retainer
Executive-level security leadership — without the full-time hire.
Learn more →Vulnerability Management Program Setup
Find your vulnerabilities before attackers do — then fix them systematically.
Learn more →Why Hawrat Cyber
What makes us different from a generic IT security vendor.
Trained in tier-1 banking environments
Hands-on experience in APRA-regulated financial institutions, where security isn't optional — it's enforced by law.
Compliance-as-Code delivery
We build automated, version-controlled evidence pipelines. Replace manual screenshots and spreadsheets with programmatic compliance.
Built for Tanzanian businesses
We understand Tanzania PDPA, BoT guidelines, mobile money threats, and the local SME landscape.
Fixed-scope engagements
Clear deliverables, fixed scope, no runaway consulting hours. You know exactly what you're getting.
How an engagement works
From first call to ongoing security — a clear, structured path.
Discover
Free 30-minute call. We understand your business and where you stand.
Assess
Gap analysis and scoping. We define what needs fixing and how.
Remediate
Delivery. We execute the agreed scope with clear milestones.
Sustain
Optional retainer. Ongoing monitoring, reporting, and advisory.
Who you're working with
Ebrahim Gulamali
Founder, Hawrat Cyber
Trained in cybersecurity GRC and infrastructure roles within APRA-regulated Australian banking environments, Ebrahim founded Hawrat Cyber to make those same rigorous, framework-driven practices accessible to Tanzanian businesses — without the enterprise price tag.
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View all posts →Patient Data and the Tanzania PDPA: What Every Clinic and Hospital Needs to Know
Healthcare providers in Tanzania hold some of the most sensitive personal data imaginable — and most have no data protection framework in place. Here's what the PDPA requires, where clinics typically fail, and what practical controls look like for a small medical practice.
Read more →SACCOs and the Bank of Tanzania's Cybersecurity Expectations: What Small Institutions Need to Do Now
The Bank of Tanzania's cybersecurity guidelines apply to SACCOs and smaller financial cooperatives — but most haven't acted on them. Here's what the expectations actually require and how to prioritise your response.
Read more →Mobile Money Fraud: How Tanzanian Businesses Are Being Targeted in 2026
A practical breakdown of the fraud vectors targeting Tanzanian SMEs through mobile money platforms — BEC, SIM swap, fake payment confirmations, and insider threats — and the controls that actually work.
Read more →Ready to take security seriously?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. No commitment, no jargon — just an honest conversation about where your business stands.