Femi Adeoti: Steering Routelink to the Forefront of Cybersecurity and Innovation
Since its establishment in 2012, Routelink Enterprise has risen to prominence as one of Nigeria’s top five cybersecurity firms. Renowned for delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, the company has built a reputation for empowering businesses to thrive in the digital era while safeguarding their operations from increasingly sophisticated threats. Guided by global best practices and supported by a world-class service framework, Routelink combines innovation with exceptional delivery to provide unmatched value. Its robust solutions enable organizations to boost productivity, enhance profitability, and achieve sustainable success in today’s fast-paced digital economy.
At the helm is Femi Adeoti, Group Managing Director and Co-Founder of Routelink Group, whose leadership experience spans technology, telecommunications, and cybersecurity. Having held senior positions at Inlaks, Cisco, and Computer Warehouse Group, Adeoti brings a wealth of expertise that continues to shape Routelink’s strategic vision and strengthen its role as a driving force in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.
Reflecting on the company’s journey, Adeoti noted that Routelink was founded with a mission to pioneer digital transformation by delivering end-to-end ICT solutions. Over the years, it has expanded its portfolio across telecommunications, enterprise operations, payments, and software development, with cybersecurity firmly at the core. Through Routelink Enterprise, the group provides end-to-end protection that helps organizations secure digital assets, minimize risks, and build resilience in an increasingly hostile cyber space. From network and endpoint protection to data loss prevention, cloud security, and vulnerability management, Routelink combines local insight with global partnerships to give Nigerian enterprises the confidence to operate securely in the digital age.
Strategic alliances with leading technology providers such as Qualys, BigID, Acunetix, Portnox, Invicti, Veracode, and Palo Alto have been instrumental in delivering solutions benchmarked to global standards yet tailored to local realities. Adeoti stressed that these collaborations underscore Routelink’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity standards in Nigeria and equipping businesses with the tools they need to thrive securely.
The company’s suite of services includes vulnerability management and real-time threat detection powered by Qualys, web and API security through Acunetix, and next-generation firewalls with advanced protection via Palo Alto Networks. Network detection and response is enabled through LinkShadow, while zero-trust access and device security are delivered with Portnox. Together, these solutions create a comprehensive defense framework that safeguards enterprises across industries, including finance, telecommunications, and government.
Speaking on Nigeria’s cybersecurity outlook, Adeoti identified several challenges that require urgent attention. He pointed out that many organizations still treat cybersecurity as an afterthought, adopting a “fix after breach” culture that leaves them exposed. A significant skills gap also persists, worsened by the migration of trained professionals abroad, while economic constraints force many firms to underfund security even as cybercriminals adopt advanced tactics such as AI-driven attacks and ransomware-as-a-service. Inconsistent enforcement of existing regulations further widens the preparedness gap across industries.
Yet, these challenges present equally significant opportunities. With banks, telcos, fintechs, and government agencies accelerating their digital transformation, the demand for secure infrastructure has never been greater. Outsourcing security operations through managed services is becoming the preferred choice for many organizations, while cloud and hybrid security continue to emerge as critical growth frontiers. Adeoti also highlighted the rise of Zero Trust frameworks and advanced controls such as vulnerability management and identity governance as markers of Nigeria’s next phase of cybersecurity maturity. In addition, new government regulations on data protection, digital payments, and critical infrastructure offer fertile ground for impactful collaboration between public and private stakeholders.
Against this backdrop, Routelink positions itself not only as a defender against cyber threats but also as a catalyst for growth. By leveraging partnerships with global leaders such as Imperva, Huawei, VMware, Check Point, BeyondTrust, Forcepoint, Dell, and ManageEngine while combining this with strong local expertise, the company delivers managed security, cloud protection, regulatory compliance, and advanced threat detection customized for Nigerian realities.
Looking ahead, Adeoti reaffirmed Routelink’s mission to safeguard Nigeria’s digital economy and strengthen its role in driving secure digital transformation. Tested and trusted by multinational clients across diverse industries, Routelink intends to continue leveraging its world-class partnerships, cutting-edge technologies, and homegrown expertise to protect the future. Its approach goes beyond simple threat detection, embedding proactive defense, cost-efficient scalability, and swift incident response into every solution.
On his message to policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders, Adeoti counseled that cybersecurity must no longer be seen as a backroom issue but as a central pillar of national development, economic stability, and business sustainability. With critical infrastructure, financial systems, and government operations all reliant on secure digital platforms, a single breach could disrupt supply chains, erode trust, and cost billions. To avert this, he called for investment at three levels: stronger government regulation and enforcement, enterprise leadership that embeds cybersecurity into corporate strategy, and capacity building to develop local talent and reduce dependence on foreign expertise.
“At Routelink Enterprise,” Adeoti concluded, “we are privileged to partner with the world’s leading cybersecurity OEMs to help Nigerian enterprises build resilience. A secure Nigeria is a prosperous Nigeria. Cybersecurity is the insurance policy for our digital future and the time to invest is now.”
