Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has granted licences and accreditation to 51 cybersecurity industry players for the first time.
These players include Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs) like Virtual Infosec Africa, e-Crime Bureau, and CWG Ghana; Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) such as Absa Bank, Access Bank, Fidelity Bank, and Guarantee Trust Bank; and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) including Kester Quist-Aphetsi, Tornyelli Tetteh, Jeannette Quayson, Olivia Jones, and Ebenezer N. Nakoja.
This move comes as Ghana faces over 4 million data breaches this year, ranking ninth in Africa and 92nd globally for data breaches, with 12 incidents per 100 people, according to a report from VPN firm Surf Shark.
The CSA called this a historic milestone, making Ghana the first African country and the second worldwide after Singapore to have a comprehensive regulatory framework for CSPs, CEs, and CPs.
Following this, the CSA aims to license more providers and ensure strict compliance, with penalties for those who default.
Albert Antwi-Boasiako, the Director-General of the CSA, warned that CSPs, CEs, and CPs offering cybersecurity services without a license are violating the Cybersecurity Act, 2020.
Albert stressed that violators would face sanctions, including criminal prosecutions and penalties.
He also urged those in the process of getting licensed to meet all requirements and mentioned that the CSA is working with the Public Procurement Authority to ensure compliance with the guidelines.
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