MyBitSecure was born from a simple but urgent question: how do we protect Africa’s farmers in the digital era?
With smart farming technologies transforming rural livelihoods, cybersecurity has become the missing link between progress and peril as agriculture goes digital and new risks emerge.
Data breaches, ransomware, and hacked irrigation systems threaten to turn innovation into vulnerability.
Can smart farming ever be truly secure?
MyBitSecure believes the answer is yes, and it’s backing that conviction with Africa’s first cyber-protected smart farming platform.
The Rise of Smart Farming and the Cyber Risks Beneath It
Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing over 60% of the workforce and contributing heavily to GDP.
Across the continent, precision tools are improving productivity, boosting yields by up to 30% and cutting water waste by 20–50%.
Yet, the same connectivity driving progress is also exposing farms to cyber threats. Agritech cyberattacks surged by 25% globally in 2024, and Africa was not spared, with reports havingng emerged of hacked irrigation systems flooding fields and stolen yield data distorting markets.
That’s the gap MyBitSecure aims to close.
MyBitSecure’s Smart Farming Solution: Precision Meets Protection
Founded by Trevor Murimba, a certified ethical hacker and cybersecurity specialist, MyBitSecure officially launched on October 30, 2025, at the Agri5 Expo in KwaZulu-Natal.
The startup’s integrated IoT platform is designed to retrofit easily into existing farm systems with no expensive overhauls required.
At its core, the platform deploys solar-powered sensors to track soil moisture, pH levels, and water flow, connecting via secure gateways to a mobile dashboard.
Farmers receive real-time insights and automated irrigation triggers, enabling precision farming at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems.
But MyBitSecure’s true differentiator lies beneath the surface: cybersecurity embedded at every layer.
- Encrypted device communication ensures no data is intercepted or altered.
- Secure SIM-enabled hubs keep farms operational even during network outages.
- Blockchain-backed data logs create tamper-proof audit trails.
This is not just smart agriculture; it’s secure, resilient agriculture.
“The future of African agriculture must be both smart and secure,” says founder Trevor Murimba. “We’re giving farmers the tools to make data-driven decisions while protecting them from the growing risks of connected devices.”
From Efficiency to Sustainability
In pilot programmes across South Africa and Zambia, MyBitSecure’s systems have already cut water waste and stabilised yields, directly contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals on zero hunger and climate action.
Farmers receive predictive alerts for equipment anomalies or pest risks, while cooperatives can securely share verified production data with buyers, reducing disputes and boosting market confidence.
The platform’s tiered design makes it accessible to everyone from smallholders using starter kits to large-scale estates deploying full automation.
“African farms are going digital, but many aren’t ready for cyber threats,” notes a MyBitSecure technical brief. “We’re bridging that gap before it becomes a crisis.”
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Timing Is Everything: A Secure Future for Digital Agriculture
With African agritech investments projected to surpass $1 billion by 2026, securing this digital ecosystem is critical. As IoT devices multiply, cyber resilience will determine whether Africa’s agriculture boom thrives or stalls under digital risks.
For Murimba and his team, MyBitSecure isn’t just a product but a philosophy. It’s about empowering farmers to adopt innovation confidently, knowing their operations and data are safe.
Bottom line: Smart farming can be secure.
And as MyBitSecure proves, Africa’s digital fields are ready for both growth and protection.
Smart Farming in Africa: The Future of Agriculture
Smart farming in Africa is transforming agriculture through technology-driven solutions that increase productivity and sustainability.
Farmers are adopting innovative smart farming tools and IoT (Internet of Things) systems, such as soil sensors, drones, and automated irrigation, to optimise yields and reduce costs.
Various types of smart farming include precision agriculture, livestock monitoring, and climate-smart crop management.
Ongoing smart farming projects across Kenya highlight successful smart farming examples, from digital weather prediction to data-driven pest control. To learn more about implementation strategies and technologies, download the smart farming PDF, which explores Africa’s progress toward a tech-enabled agricultural future.
Ronnie Paul is a seasoned writer and analyst with a prolific portfolio of over 1,000 published articles, specialising in fintech, cryptocurrency, climate change, and digital finance at Africa Digest News.
