Cybersecurity & data protection for learning institutions
Protecting student data, financial systems, and academic integrity. Managed security, compliance, and risk advisory services for schools, colleges, and universities.
Serving the entire Kenyan education sector
Gelom provides cybersecurity and data protection services to learning institutions across Kenya.
We support both private and public institutions in meeting cybersecurity and data protection obligations under the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).
Educational institutions are prime cyber targets
Learning institutions manage sensitive student data, financial systems, online learning platforms, and digital examinations, making them attractive targets for ransomware, fraud, insider threats, and data breaches.
Student data leaks
Ransomware attacks
ERP & financial system fraud
Email compromise (business email compromise)
Examination system manipulation
Insider data misuse
LMS platform breaches
Critical systems we secure
- Student Information Systems (SIS)
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Examination & results platforms
- Parent & student portals
- Library & digital resource systems
- School ERP & finance systems
- HR & payroll systems
- Email (Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace)
- Biometric access control systems
- Campus networks & CCTV infrastructure
- Website & hosting infrastructure
Compliance & governance alignment
Gelom supports the education sector in aligning with regulatory and governance standards, including:
Kenya Data Protection Act (2019)
International data privacy best practices
School board governance & risk oversight requirements
ISO-aligned information security frameworks
Why learning institutions choose Gelom
Specialised focus on the education sector and other regulated sectors.
Executive-level risk reporting for boards and administrators.
Local compliance expertise combined with international best practices.
Cost-effective managed security subscription model.
Confidential and discreet security engagements.
Request a free & confidential cyber risk assessment
Book a confidential security assessment for your institution and receive a detailed executive-level cybersecurity risk report within 7 days.
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