CWG Ghana Limited has earned the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its position as one of West Africa’s leading providers of secure ICT solutions. The achievement underscores the company’s commitment to data protection and operational resilience at a time when cyber risks across Africa continue to rise.
The certification follows a rigorous independent audit and covers core areas of CWG Ghana’s operations, including sales, finance, project management, technical operations, data centres and disaster recovery sites.
Managing Director Harriet Yartey, who also serves as Vice President for Regions at CWG PLC, called the milestone a strong signal of the company’s long-term strategic intent. “This certification reaffirms our dedication to building secure systems that inspire confidence among clients and partners. It reflects our determination to exceed global standards in information security,” she said.
Strengthening Cyber Defences Across Operations
As cyber threats accelerate in scale and sophistication across the region, the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 framework gives CWG Ghana a structured foundation for managing risk.
The upgraded system incorporates continuous incident monitoring, a documented response plan, severity-based incident classification and detailed root-cause analysis, all aligned with business continuity planning.
“Our incident response capabilities have been significantly enhanced and benchmarked against international best practice. We are now better equipped to detect, respond to and recover from breaches quickly and efficiently,” Yartey said.
Preparing for the Next Phase of Security Investment
The certification clears the path for the company to roll out more advanced security initiatives. CWG Ghana plans to adopt a Zero Trust Architecture, strengthen third-party risk management and expand the use of security automation tools aimed at reducing operational risks and improving efficiency.
“This certification is a foundation, not a finish line. We remain committed to evolving as the threat landscape changes and protecting the trust stakeholders place in us,” Yartey noted.
Driving Industry Collaboration Across West Africa
CWG Ghana is also pushing for stronger collective action in the region’s cybersecurity ecosystem. The company says raising standards cannot fall on individual firms alone.
“Security is not a one-organisation task,” Yartey said. “We are ready to work with regulators, partners and the broader business community to promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Our achievement shows that high-level compliance is possible and necessary across the industry.”
Supporting Ghana’s Digital Transformation Agenda
The certification aligns with Ghana’s broader ambition to position itself as a secure regional technology hub. CWG Ghana’s enhanced systems support the country’s digital transformation push, including growing fintech activity, cloud adoption and data-driven services.
By meeting one of the world’s most demanding information security standards, the company strengthens its competitive edge and bolsters confidence among organisations seeking secure, future-ready technology partners in West Africa.
