ShieldForce Launches B2C Standard Edition in Nigeria: Affordable Endpoint Security for Every Business

October 8, 2026: ShieldForce and EPINEC Nigeria Unveil Advanced Endpoint Security for Consumer and Small Business Market at G2Market Ikeja

ShieldForce Corporation, in partnership with EPINEC Nigeria and SoftwareShop Limited, officially launched ShieldForce Standard Edition—a comprehensive, affordable cybersecurity solution designed for individual users and small businesses—at the G2Market Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos on October 8, 2026.

The launch event marked ShieldForce's strategic entry into the direct-to-consumer (B2C) and small business markets in Nigeria, bringing enterprise-grade cybersecurity protection to organizations and individuals who previously lacked access to affordable, comprehensive security solutions.

About ShieldForce Standard Edition

ShieldForce Standard Edition is a unified endpoint protection package designed for businesses and individuals who need comprehensive security without enterprise complexity or cost. Built on ShieldForce's proven threat detection and remediation technology, the Standard Edition brings institutional-grade capabilities to the consumer and small business segments.

Pricing and Deployment Options

ShieldForce Standard is available in three flexible deployment tiers designed to match different organization sizes:

Individual Edition — ₦65,000/user

• Single user or endpoint protection
• Full Standard Edition capabilities
• Sales and deployment guidance

Small Team (3-in-1) — ₦180,000

• Protection for 3 users or devices
• Unified management and reporting
• Multi-device deployment support

Growing Team (5-in-1) — ₦290,000

• Protection for 5 users or devices
• Centralized administration
• Priority support

Core Capabilities

ShieldForce Standard Edition delivers enterprise security features accessible to small organizations:

Advanced Management

• Group management of workloads across devices
• Centralized policy management and deployment
• Comprehensive vulnerability assessment
• Complete hardware and software inventory
• Flexible, customizable monitoring and reporting

Advanced Security + Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

• Threat remediation and automatic isolation
• AI-guided analysis for faster threat investigation
• Advanced threat investigation and forensics
• Rapid threat containment and prevention
• Automated data classification and protection

Remote Operations

• Remote desktop access and assistance
• Remote actions (system controls, file operations)
• Quick Assist for troubleshooting
• Secure file transfer using NEAR protocol
• Automation via PowerShell and Bash scripting

Monitoring and Resilience

• Machine-intelligence-based continuous monitoring
• Proactive disk health monitoring
• Failsafe patching to prevent disruption
• Data protection mapping and visualization
• Smart alerting with actionable insights

Technical Requirements

ShieldForce Standard Edition is designed for broad compatibility:

Supported Platforms:

• Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 SP1+
• Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025+

Minimum System Requirements:

• Internet connection
• 1 GHz processor
• 2 GB RAM
• 3.5 GB free disk space

The Launch Event: G2Market Ikeja Program

The official launch and unveiling event took place at Ikeja Club in the G2Market Computer Village, hosted by the Ndi-Igbo Computer Village Ikeja in conjunction with EPINEC Nigeria and SoftwareShop Limited.

Event Topics Covered

The program addressed critical cybersecurity challenges facing Nigerian organizations:

• Protecting Organizations and PCs from Hackers — Understanding modern threat vectors and defense strategies
• Prevention of Data Loss and Theft — Securing sensitive business and personal information
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity — Maintaining operations under adverse conditions
• Live Demo — Hands-on demonstration of ShieldForce Standard Edition capabilities

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM (Prompt)
Venue: Ikeja Club, G2Market Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos
Registration: https://shieldforcelaunch.eventbrite.com

Why Nigeria Needs ShieldForce Standard

Nigeria's small business and individual entrepreneur sectors face growing cybersecurity threats with limited affordable protection options:

Rising Cyber Threat Landscape: Nigerian businesses increasingly face ransomware attacks, phishing campaigns, and business email compromise targeting their operations and customer data.

Digital Economy Growth: As Nigeria's digital economy expands—through e-commerce, fintech, digital services, and remote work—cybersecurity becomes essential infrastructure, not a luxury.

Affordability Gap: Enterprise security solutions designed for large organizations are inaccessible to small businesses and individual professionals who still handle sensitive data and face real threats.

Regulatory Pressure: Nigeria's Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and sector-specific regulations increasingly require organizations of all sizes to demonstrate adequate security controls.

ShieldForce Standard Edition closes this gap by bringing proven enterprise detection, response, and management capabilities to the price point and complexity level that Nigeria's small business market can adopt.

Strategic Partnerships

The launch reflects ShieldForce's commitment to localized support and distribution in key markets:

EPINEC Nigeria — Local technology partner providing technical expertise, sales support, and customer success services
SoftwareShop Limited — Distribution and deployment support across Nigeria
Ndi-Igbo Computer Village Ikeja — Community engagement and market reach

These partnerships ensure that Nigerian organizations receive not just software, but local support, guidance, and customized deployment assistance.

Availability and Support

ShieldForce Standard Edition is now available for deployment in Nigeria through EPINEC Nigeria and SoftwareShop Limited.

For Inquiries and Deployment:

EPINEC Nigeria
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +234 (0) 818-714-4099

SoftwareShop Limited
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +234 (0) 808-080-8585

ShieldForce Standard Edition — Bringing enterprise cybersecurity protection to every Nigerian business and professional. Starting at ₦65,000.

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About ShieldForce Corporation

ShieldForce Corporation provides specialized cybersecurity solutions for regulated industries and growing businesses. With roots in enterprise cloud security and over 16 years of technology leadership, ShieldForce delivers managed threat detection, endpoint protection, compliance support, and security automation designed specifically for organizations that handle sensitive data.

About EPINEC Nigeria

EPINEC Nigeria is a trusted technology solutions partner supporting organizations across Nigeria with infrastructure, security, and digital transformation services.

About SoftwareShop Limited

SoftwareShop Limited is a leading software distribution and implementation partner in Nigeria, bringing enterprise and consumer technology solutions to organizations across the country.