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Vulnerability assessment
Systematic discovery and risk-ranking of weaknesses across infrastructure, applications and your external attack surface.
Next Byte · Cybersecurity & IT Assurance
STATUS // OPERATIONAL · KGL · EST.2020
Noise in.Signal out.
Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, incident response and full-scope IT audit — delivered by certified practitioners from Kigali.
ISO 27001 tracks
CISA · CEH · CHFI
COBIT · PCI DSS
EC-Council · ISACA
01 / Capabilities
Security operations, end to end
From vulnerability discovery to incident response — one accountable practice in Kigali.
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Penetration testing
Goal-driven adversary simulation — internal, external and application — by CPENT- and CEH-certified testers.
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Incident response
Containment, forensic analysis and recovery when something has already gone wrong. Led by GCIH and CHFI practitioners.
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Ongoing monitoring
Continuous visibility and threat intelligence, so emerging risks surface before they become incidents.
02 / Practice
Security expertise, built in Rwanda
Next Byte is a technology-driven cybersecurity company founded in Kigali in 2020. We provide professional training and security solutions to individuals and to enterprises — with a target to make positive impact on careers and on the security posture of every organisation we serve.
Vision
To become the most well-reputed and preferred information security services provider in the industry, leading through our people, our services and our products.
Mission
To take a leadership position in the information security sector by focusing on customers’ needs and building long-term business relationships with our clients.
GEORW · KIGALI
NODE ONLINE
HQ COORDINATES
Kigali · KN 80 St · Est. 2020
ASSESSactive
AUDIT10 domains
TRAIN10 tracks
2020Founded in Kigali
15Team credentials
10Certification tracks
10IT audit domains
03 / Assurance
The whole lifecycle, not a checklist
Ten domains, grouped by the question each one answers. Scope any group on its own, or take the full picture — every finding maps to COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR or PCI DSS.
GovernIs IT pointed at the business?
ProtectWho can reach what?
BuildIs change controlled?
RunCan you recover?
Govern2 domains
Policy, strategy, and the evidence a regulator will ask to see.
COBIT · ISO 27001
IT Governance Review
IT policies, procedures and framework compliance; alignment of IT strategy with business objectives.
GDPR · PCI DSS
Compliance & Regulatory Review
Adherence to sector regulation; audit logs, legal holds and documented evidence of compliance.
Protect3 domains
Access, identity, and the protection of the data itself.
ACCESS · POLICY
Information Security Assessment
Logical and physical access controls, security policies, incident response and data protection.
IAM · PAM
User Access & Identity
Provisioning and deprovisioning, role-based access control, privileged access and activity monitoring.
BACKUP · CRYPTO
Data Management Audit
Backup, restoration and retention; integrity, confidentiality and availability; classification and encryption.
Build2 domains
How systems change, and whether you can undo it safely.
CONTROLS
System & Application Audit
Critical business applications; input, processing and output controls; development and change management.
CHANGE
Change & Patch Management
How updates, patches and changes are controlled and documented; approval and rollback mechanisms.
Run3 domains
Uptime, day-to-day support, and recovery when it fails.
NETWORK · CLOUD
Infrastructure Audit
Servers, networks and storage; hardware lifecycle, configuration and patching; virtualization and remote access.
SLA · MONITORING
IT Operations & Support
Help desk operations, ticket management and SLAs; performance monitoring and incident handling.
RTO · TESTING
Business Continuity & DR
Disaster recovery plans and testing; continuity strategy and recovery time objectives.
04 / Training
Accredited tracks, taught by practitioners
Interactive workshops and real-world simulations — delivered by EC-Council Certified Instructors who work these disciplines in the field.
CEH
Certified Ethical Hacker
Ethical hacking phases, attack vectors and preventative countermeasures.
CISA
Certified Information Systems Auditor
Audit, monitor and assess information systems to a global standard.
CISM
Certified Information Security Manager
Enterprise security governance, risk management and programme development.
27001 LA
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Perform an ISMS audit using recognised principles and techniques.
CHFI
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
Digital forensics analysis approved by industry practitioners.
CPENT
Certified Penetration Testing Professional
Thorough penetration testing against hardened environments.
DPO
Certified Data Protection Officer
Competence for the DPO role within a GDPR programme.
C|CSE
Certified Cloud Security Engineer
Vendor-neutral and vendor-specific cloud security across the stack.
CLEH
Certified Lead Ethical Hacker
Lead-level offensive security practice and engagement management.
PMP
Project Management Professional
PMI’s standard for project management competence and delivery.
EC-COUNCILISACAPECBPMIISO/IEC
05 / Awareness
Train people like the first line of defence
Programmes built around your industry — measured for impact, refreshed as threats move.
Customized industry training
Interactive workshops
Phishing simulations
Regular threat updates
Gamification & competitions
Real incident case studies
Mobile security
Social engineering defense
Remote work security
Policy & compliance
Regular assessments
Multi-format content
06 / Team
Practitioners, deeply certified
The people who scope your engagement are the same people who deliver it — and who stand in front of your classroom.
Audit & governance
Certified information systems auditors
ISACA- and PECB-certified auditors who assess control environments against COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and PCI DSS.
Offensive security
Ethical hackers & penetration testers
EC-Council-certified testers running goal-driven internal, external and application engagements.
Forensics & response
Incident handlers & forensic investigators
GCIH and CHFI practitioners for containment, evidence-grade analysis and recovery.
CISACISMCEHCHFI
CLEHECSAGCIHDPO
ISO/IEC 27001 LAISO/IEC 27005NIST CSF
PMPCEISECURITY+APMG ISACA TRAINER
07 / Why us
Five reasons clients stay
Expertise
Field-experienced professionals who bring real scenarios into every engagement and classroom.
Comprehensive services
Training, assessment, testing, response and full-scope IT audit under one partner.
Proactive measures
Identify and mitigate risks before they materialise — not only after an incident.
Client-centric
No two environments are the same, and no two engagements should be either.
Collaboration & transparency
Regular updates and shared decision-making — you always know where work stands.
08 / Engage
Let’s find the gaps before someone else does
Pick what you need and tell us about your environment. You’ll get a named consultant, a proposed scope and an indicative timeline.
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One business dayEvery enquiry answered by a practitioner, not a bot.
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NDA on requestWe sign before you share anything sensitive.
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Fixed scope, fixed priceNo open-ended retainers unless you want one.