Ghana's president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been recognised for his significant contributions to advancing cybersecurity in Ghana. The honor was bestowed upon him at the 2024 Cybersecurity Awards held on Friday, November 1, 2024.

This acknowledgment is part of a broader celebration of efforts to improve the country's digital security landscape. Under his leadership, Ghana has made substantial progress in establishing frameworks and initiatives aimed at strengthening cybersecurity measures.

President Akufo-Addo received the award in-person at the ceremony, from by the Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, and the Director-General of the Cybersecurity Authority, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako.

The citation, presented with the recognition, highlights the president's dedication to creating a secure digital environment, essential for national development and protecting citizens from cyber threats.

The award also recognises the collective progress made by various stakeholders in Ghana's cybersecurity sector.

Since the establishment of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) under Section 2 of the Act in October 2021, several regulatory activities have been initiated.

These include the protection of Critical Information Infrastructure as outlined in Sections 35 to 40 of Act 1038, licensing of Cybersecurity Service Providers per Sections 49 to 56, and regulations on Cybersecurity Incident Reporting and Sectoral Computer Emergency Response as per Sections 41 to 48 of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020.

The CSA has implemented measures to ensure that businesses, firms, and individuals cannot offer cybersecurity services without being licensed or accredited by the Authority.

Additionally, the Authority is responsible for safeguarding children online as mandated by the Cybersecurity Act 2020 and has revised the Child Online Protection Framework to guide all stakeholders in ensuring the safety of children on the internet.





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