Compliance

NDPR Data Privacy Checklist for Nigerian Fintechs

Complete NDPR/NDPA compliance checklist covering data mapping, DPO appointment, consent, DPIAs, breach notification, and audit preparation.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-04-23

Audit Planning

Fintech Security Audit Timing: A Practical Playbook

Framework for coordinating SOC 2, PCI DSS, and penetration testing with business maturity, regulatory deadlines, and product milestones.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-04-16

Business Security

How to Protect Your Nigerian Business from Hackers & Data Breaches

Practical checklist for Nigerian businesses covering MFA, endpoint protection, staff training, backups, and NDPA 2023 compliance obligations.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-04-09

Company

Is Simpa Labs Right for Nigerian Payment Startups?

Evaluation framework for Nigerian payment startups assessing Simpa Labs' methodology, scope, deliverables, and compliance alignment.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-04-02

Threat Intel

Would Hackers Really Attack My Fintech?

Data-backed analysis of why fintechs of all sizes are targeted, the 9 signals that make you visible, and what to do about it.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-03-26

API Security

The Most Dangerous API Vulnerability in Payment Platforms

Deep dive into Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) in payment APIs with real breach cases and a mitigation checklist.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-03-19

Compliance

Nigeria Data Protection Explained: A Guide for Business Owners

Plain-language guide to the NDPA 2023 covering obligations, data subject rights, DPO requirements, penalties, and a compliance checklist.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-03-12

Threat Intel

Top Security Vulnerabilities Facing Nigerian Companies

Breakdown of unpatched systems, weak identity controls, cloud misconfigurations, phishing, and insider risk driving Nigerian breaches.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-03-05

Pentest Guide

Penetration Testing in Nigeria: The Complete Guide

Comprehensive guide covering pentest types, regulatory drivers, realistic costs, timelines, and how to vet a qualified provider in Nigeria.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-02-26

API Security

How to Secure Your Fintech API Against Abuse in Nigeria

Prioritised playbook for Nigerian fintech API security covering SIM swap defences, BOLA fixes, rate limiting, and CBN Open Banking mandates.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-02-19

Pre-Launch

Do Nigerian Fintechs Need a Security Audit Before Launch?

Category-specific breakdown of which security audits CBN, NDPC, and SEC require for Nigerian fintechs, with costs and timelines.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-02-12

Checklist

Is My Fintech Secure? A 10-Point Security Checklist

Structured self-assessment covering auth controls, API vulnerabilities, encryption, fraud detection, certifications, and deposit insurance.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-02-05

Pentest Process

How a Simpa Labs Pentest Works for Nigerian Fintechs

End-to-end walkthrough of a Simpa Labs penetration test: scoping, testing approach, components tested, deliverables, and retest cycle.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-01-29

API Security

Fintech API Security: 10 Steps to Protect Your Integrations

10-step operational playbook for building a secure API fintech environment drawn from real attack patterns and compliance mandates.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-01-22

Business Security

10 Proven Ways to Defend Your Nigerian Business Against Cyber Threats

Ten concrete cybersecurity steps for Nigerian businesses organised into people, network, data protection, incident planning, and vendor risk.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-01-15

Threat Intel

Why Nigerian Fintechs Are Prime Targets for Hackers

Data-driven analysis of the 586,130 attacks on Nigerian financial institutions in H1 2024 and the structural reasons fintechs remain exposed.

Simpa Labs · Akande Simpa · 2026-01-08

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