The Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) has reported that approximately 1,400 individuals and businesses in Ghana have obtained accreditation since the implementation of the cybersecurity regulatory regime in March 2023.
According to a statement released on February 20, 2024, the CSA revealed that as of February 19, 2024, a total of 1,383 Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs), 194 Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), and 52 Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) had been registered with the Authority.
Despite the increase in registrations, the CSA highlighted that many businesses still operate without the required accreditation. The deadline for operators to secure the license was December 2023, as per sections 3(a), 4(k), 49, 50, 51, 57, and 59 of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
The Authority reiterated its commitment to enforcing the deadline and prohibiting individuals and businesses without the necessary licenses or accreditation from operating in Ghana.
The CSA has warned all cybersecurity operators offering services without accreditation to obtain the license or face penalties, including administrative penalties and criminal prosecutions, as per sections 49, 92, and 95 of the Act.
Additionally, the CSA is collaborating with the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to ensure that public sector institutions comply with the rules established under Act 1038. Furthermore, they are working with the Judicial Service of Ghana to enforce the provisions of the Cybersecurity Act in courts.