The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has urged a coordinated national and international effort to confront rising cybercrime, warning that the country’s digital gains risk being undermined without decisive investment and stronger collaboration.
At the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), CSA Chief Executive Divine Selase Agbeti said the theme “Building a Safe, Informed, and Accountable Digital Space” reflects the urgent need for partnerships between government, businesses, civil society, and global allies.
“Cyber criminals always attempt to be a step ahead, especially in this age of artificial intelligence. Therefore, we must act more decisively and collectively to secure our digital ecosystem,” Agbeti told an audience that included President John Dramani Mahama, senior ministers, service chiefs, and industry executives.
He outlined regulatory progress under the Cybersecurity Act 2020 (Act 1038), which empowers the CSA to safeguard critical information infrastructure and ensure compliance across sectors. He said the Authority is working with the Public Procurement Authority to enforce cybersecurity standards in public-sector contracts, while engagements with key industries are ongoing.
On enforcement, the CSA boss noted that Ghana has stepped up joint operations with Interpol, the FBI, and the Ghana Police Service to disrupt cross-border criminal networks involved in crypto fraud, romance scams, and money laundering. He singled out the Criminal Investigation Department for “exceptional support” in coordinating arrests.
These interventions have earned Ghana international recognition. The country achieved a Tier 1 ranking with a 99.27% score in the International Telecommunication Union’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index, and currently chairs the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA).
Still, the CSA faces structural challenges, including inadequate funding, limited technology infrastructure, and difficulty retaining skilled staff amid a global shortage of nearly four million cybersecurity professionals. “We risk losing our trained and experienced staff to other countries,” Agbeti warned, adding that the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation is working to close the gaps.
Agbeti said sustaining Ghana’s position as a continental leader will require greater investment in training, public awareness, and cross-border cooperation. “While opinions may differ, there is a broad consensus that informed citizens are safer citizens. Our gathering here today is a testament to our collective commitment to building a digitally resilient Ghana,” he said.
