Introduction#
In Egypt’s fast-growing tech and business scene, many startups focus on growth, marketing, and operations — but often neglect cybersecurity. A single breach can destroy trust, leak data, and shut down a company overnight. Protecting your startup doesn’t require expensive enterprise tools; it requires smart choices, discipline, and tawakkul — reliance on Allah after taking the right means.
1. Start with the basics: human awareness#
Most attacks succeed because of human error, not weak systems.
- Train your team to recognize phishing emails and fake links.
- Never reuse passwords or share credentials over chat apps.
- Use Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 security dashboards to manage accounts safely.
You can even create short, Arabic-friendly awareness sessions every month — they cost nothing but protect everything.
2. Use free or low-cost cybersecurity tools#
Several reliable tools offer strong protection without big spending:
- Bitdefender Free / ESET Endpoint Security – for antivirus and malware protection.
- Bitwarden – open-source password manager for secure storage and MFA.
- UFW + Fail2Ban (Linux) – for firewall and brute-force protection on servers.
- Cloudflare Free Plan – protects your website from DDoS and phishing attacks.
- OpenVAS or Nmap – to scan for vulnerabilities and weak configurations.
If you’re a developer startup, include these in your DevOps routine to prevent leaks early.
