About Us

imizicyber is a cybersecurity consultancy based in Kigali, Rwanda. We bring international offensive security expertise to organisations across East Africa. The name "Imizi" comes from Kinyarwanda, meaning "roots" — reflecting our commitment to building deep, lasting security foundations.

Our team

Aristofanis Chionis Koufakos

Aristofanis Chionis Koufakos

Founder & Lead Penetration Tester

Offensive security specialist who has legally penetrated major financial systems in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East in authorised red team engagements — then helped them rebuild stronger. OSCP and OSCP+ certified. MSc in Computer Security (Technical University of Denmark). Former red team operator at a Tier-1 Nordic bank. BlackHat Europe Arsenal presenter. Founded imizicyber because East African organisations deserve the same calibre of security testing that protects European banks.

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Evalyne Kembabazi

Evalyne Kembabazi

Marketing & Business Development Manager

The voice you hear first and the person who makes sure every engagement delivers real value. Evalyne leads business development across East Africa — identifying organisations that need security, understanding their regulatory pressures, and matching them with the right solutions. She manages client relationships end-to-end, from first conversation to final report delivery, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

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Why Kigali?

Rwanda is one of Africa's fastest-growing technology hubs. As financial institutions adopt digital banking, mobile money, and cloud infrastructure, the need for qualified, locally-present cybersecurity professionals is growing fast. We are here — not remote, not flying in — to deliver hands-on security services with local context and international standards.

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Looking for an experienced penetration tester based in Kigali? Let us discuss how we can help secure your organisation.

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