Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has officially licensed and accredited 51 industry players in the area of IT and CyberSecurity.
This follows the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework for Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs), and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) in the country.
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The Licensing of CSPs and the accreditation of CEs and CPs is to ensure:
- Regulatory compliance with the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038)
- CSPs, CEs, and CPs offer their services in accordance with approved standards and procedures in line with domestic requirements and industry best practices
The licensed and accredited parties span a diverse range of cybersecurity stakeholders, including Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs) such as:
- Virtual Infosec Africa
- e-Crime Bureau
- CWG Ghana
Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) which count prominent financial institutions like:
- Absa Bank
- Access Bank
- Fidelity Bank
Individual Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) including:
- Kester Quist-Aphetsi
- Tornyelli Tetteh
- Jeannette Quayson
- Olivia Jones
- Ebenezer N. Nakoja
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Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, 2020 was passed in 2020 is mandates the CSA to regulate cybersecurity activities in the country, including licensing CSPs and accrediting CEs and CPs.
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