Software Security Compliance Checklist
Benchmark your business software against global security standards. Identify vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Security Controls
0/6 securedWarning: Your system has 6 missing security controls. This increases the risk of data breaches by 70%.
The Cost of a Breach
Cyberattacks cost African businesses billions annually in lost data, legal fees, and reputational damage. Security is not an expense—it's an insurance policy for your digital assets.
About the Software Security Checklist
Cyber attacks on Ugandan businesses are rising fast — payment fraud, data theft, defaced websites, and ransomware are no longer problems only banks worry about. This interactive checklist walks you through the essential security controls every business system should have: authentication, access control, data encryption, backups, payment security, and compliance with Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act.
It's written for business owners and managers, not security engineers. Work through it against your current systems and you'll know exactly where you're exposed — before an attacker or a regulator finds out for you.
How to Use the Security Checklist
- 1Go through each category — authentication, data protection, payments, backups, and compliance.
- 2Mark each control as in place, missing, or unknown for your current systems.
- 3Ask your developer or IT provider about every item marked unknown — their answers are revealing.
- 4Prioritise the gaps: authentication and backups first, then encryption and monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common security holes in Ugandan business systems?
Shared admin passwords, no two-factor authentication, unencrypted customer data, no tested backups, and outdated software with known vulnerabilities. Most breaches we see exploit basics like these — not sophisticated attacks.
Does Uganda have a data protection law my business must follow?
Yes — the Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019), enforced by the Personal Data Protection Office. If you collect customer personal data (names, phone numbers, IDs, financial details), you're required to protect it, collect it lawfully, and report breaches. Non-compliance carries fines and reputational damage.
How should mobile money integrations be secured?
API keys must never live in app code or public repositories; all payment callbacks must be signature-verified; transactions need server-side validation and reconciliation logs. We've audited systems where anyone with browser dev tools could fake a successful payment — insist on a security review of any payment integration.
How often should I back up my business data?
Daily automated backups at minimum, stored off the primary server, with at least one restore test per quarter. An untested backup is a hope, not a backup. Critical transactional systems should use continuous or hourly backups.
Can Desishub audit the security of my existing system?
Yes. We run security audits covering authentication, access control, data handling, payment flows, and infrastructure, and deliver a prioritised remediation plan. Enterprise builds include penetration testing before launch.