We don’t just manage IT. We transform it.
Security-first managed services from Cape Town: 24/7 detection and response, AI-powered automation and proactive IT, so your team can focus on the work that matters.
The threats we watch, updated in real time.
The latest vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild, straight from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, one of the live feeds our security monitoring watches around the clock.
Source: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Refreshed hourly.
Six layers of security, wrapped around your business.
Each layer locks in around your people, devices and data.
- 01
Endpoint protection
AV, EDR & XDR hardening every laptop, desktop and server.
- 02
Email & identity
Anti-phishing, MFA and conditional access on every account.
- 03
Network & firewall
Managed firewalls, segmented Wi-Fi and encrypted VPN.
- 04
Backup & recovery
Immutable offsite backups with tested restores.
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24/7 MDR & vulnerability management
Human SOC oversight, with weaknesses found and patched around the clock.
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Supply-chain & third-party risk
Every vendor scored 0 to 100 and continuously monitored, powered by Panorays.
Proudly partnering with trusted technology brands
One integrated IT ecosystem. Nothing falls through the gaps.
Eleven service lines under one security-first partner, from 24/7 cybersecurity and AI through to cloud, communications and day-to-day support.
Your business never stops. Neither do we.
16 years keeping businesses secure, connected and productive, from Cape Town to clients across South Africa, the UK and Europe.
Global-standard IT, at South African economics.
Senior, English-speaking engineering, with the security posture and compliance fluency international clients expect, from Cape Town to the UK and Europe.
Near-shore, not off-shore
Global-standard work from senior, English-speaking engineers, at South African economics.
Full working-day overlap
Real-time collaboration across UK & EU business hours. No 12-hour lag.
Security-first by default
24/7 monitoring, AI-aware EDR and incident response in every engagement.
Compliance fluency
POPIA, UK & EU GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 27001, spoken natively.
One integrated partner
Eleven service lines under one SLA. No finger-pointing between vendors.
16-year track record
Businesses have trusted F1 to keep them running since 2010.
Five connected spheres. One integrated ecosystem.
We treat IT as a single system, so nothing falls through the gaps between security, connectivity and support.
Secure. Layered protection around users, devices and data.
Your whole IT, and the people inside it.
People, devices, servers, cloud and Microsoft 365. People are the biggest risk, so security awareness training and phishing simulations are part of how we protect you.
A clear path from risk to resilience.
No jargon, no surprises. Just a straightforward process that gets your IT secure, optimized and supported.
Assess
We review your systems, security posture and risks, then map the gaps in plain language.
Secure & Optimize
We harden security, modernize infrastructure and put proactive monitoring and backups in place.
Support
Ongoing, SLA-based support keeps everything stable, secure and scaling with your business.
Trusted to keep businesses online and protected.
In business since 2010
Integrated service lines
Security & monitoring
Connected spheres
“They took the time to understand my business and configured everything accordingly. Enterprise-level knowledge with the attentiveness of a local business.”
“Reza and his team are professional, kind and exceptional at delivering quality work. They genuinely have your best interest at heart.”
“Over two years of great service and quick response times. They designed, host and maintain our company website. I heartily recommend F1 to anyone requiring an IT solution.”
Serving three continents from one team.
From our Cape Town headquarters we deliver 24/7 security, AI solutions and managed IT across South Africa, the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.
South Africa
Cape Town HQ, Johannesburg and Pretoria
United Kingdom
London and across the UK
Europe
Hamburg, Frankfurt and the EU
North America
Major cities across the United States and Canada
Questions, answered.
What does F1 IT Solutions do?
F1 IT Solutions is a managed security services provider (MSSP) based in Cape Town. Security leads everything we do: 24/7 managed detection and response, vulnerability management, backup and disaster recovery, and third-party vendor risk, alongside managed IT, cloud and Microsoft 365, and AI solutions, for businesses across South Africa, the UK, Europe and North America.
Is F1 an MSP or an MSSP?
F1 is an MSSP: a managed security services provider. A traditional MSP keeps your IT running; an MSSP puts security at the centre, with a 24/7 detection and response capability, continuous vulnerability management and incident response, and runs your IT inside that protective layer. With F1 you get both disciplines from one partner, security-first.
Can F1 help our business use AI?
Yes. We design and build AI systems that help your team work faster: assistants and chatbots, workflow automations and agents, and custom AI applications, across OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini and Azure AI. Because we are an MSSP first, every AI rollout comes with the security, access control and data governance to adopt it safely.
How is managed IT different from break-fix support?
Managed IT means we look after your systems continuously for a predictable monthly fee, monitoring and patching them before problems cause downtime. Break-fix support only reacts once something has already broken. Our approach is prevention-first, so issues are caught and fixed early.
How does F1 keep our business secure?
We layer security across your whole business: 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR), endpoint and email protection, phishing defence, dark web monitoring, security awareness training for staff, and continuous vulnerability management.
What is managed detection and response (MDR)?
MDR is a 24/7 service that pairs security tooling with a human team who detect, investigate and respond to threats on your network in real time. F1 delivers 24/7 MDR using the platform best suited to your environment and budget, so attacks are contained quickly, day or night.
Do you support Microsoft 365 and cloud migrations?
Yes. We manage and secure Microsoft 365, handle cloud migrations, and administer cloud infrastructure so your team can work securely from anywhere.
What should we do during a cyberattack or IT emergency?
If you are facing a live cyberattack, ransomware or a data breach, contact our incident response team immediately at support@f1itsolutions.co.za or call +27 21 975 3345. We help you contain the incident and recover quickly.
Let's make your IT an advantage.
Book a free, no-obligation assessment. We'll review your systems and security, and show you exactly where F1 can help.