May 12, 2026 – It is with great pleasure that PECB announces a new partnership agreement with Obsidian Cyber Technologies Limited. This step will enable the distribution of PECB training courses in Zambia and will ensure that the respective companies will give an expertise-based contribution in offering and organizing PECB Cybersecurity and ISO/IEC 27001 training courses.

“We are very excited about this partnership as we have always welcomed partnerships with companies whose objectives align with our own,” said Tim Rama, CEO of PECB. He added that Obsidian Cyber Technologies Limited achieved great success in the Cybersecurity sector: “Both, PECB and Obsidian Cyber Technologies Limited, have proven to have great success in Cybersecurity and this is an indicator that both parties will complement one another in achieving their goals and objectives. Partnerships have grown substantially in the past few years and initiatives aimed specifically at developing and sustaining partnerships have been an important factor in our success. We both have great teams of professionals and resources that will serve to systematically support this partnership,” concluded Rama.

By partnering with PECB, we can effectively align global standards with local regulatory and operational contexts, ensuring that organizations within the SADC region remain secure and compliant with local regulations. To support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and long-term cyber resilience, Obsidian Cyber Technologies delivers engagements aligned to internationally recognized standards, including ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27701 – Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)

About PECB

PECB is a certification body dedicated to fostering digital trust through comprehensive education, certification, and certificate programs across various disciplines.

Through our presence in more than 150 countries, we help professionals develop and demonstrate their expertise in digital security and beyond by offering world-class certification programs aligned with internationally recognized standards. For more information, visit https://pecb.com/.

About Obsidian Cyber Technologies Limited

Obsidian Cyber Technologies was established to address the growing cybersecurity, privacy, and governance risks facing organizations operating in Zambia and the region. Our mission is to fortify

Zambia’s digital ecosystem by delivering world-class cybersecurity and data protection solutions, grounded in international best practice and tailored to local operational realities.

Our leadership brings international experience from the UK, USA, UAE, and Africa, combined with strong academic and professional expertise in Information Security, Cyber Resilience, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) & Data Protection and Privacy Engineering.