Director General of the Cyber Security Authority, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, emphasized the necessity for the government and institutions across the ECOWAS sub-region to enhance awareness of cybersecurity.
He highlighted that until this issue is tackled, addressing cyberattacks and threats will remain challenging.
During a media briefing at the West African Regional CSIRTS Symposium in Accra on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Dr. Antwi-Boasiako urged institutions to fortify their cyberspace through investment, rather than waiting for an attack that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of information.
He said, “The biggest challenge we have is the lack of awareness that the threat even exists and I say it is because once you don’t have visibility, it becomes difficult for you to even take steps to address them….”
“We’ve seen institutions only step up their investment in cybersecurity after they have been attacked. That is not a good way to go, I believe once we increase awareness across board, institutions, government will gradually put in necessary investment in preventing cyber attacks that could undermine the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information,” the Director General of Cyber Security Authority stated.
Dr. Antwi-Boasiako also highlighted that the Cyber Security Authority is collaborating with the central bank, the Bank of Ghana, to create a security operating system aimed at purifying the nation’s cyberspace.
He elaborated that cyber crises or attacks can jeopardize the confidentiality and accessibility of digital services.
The Director General of the Cyber Security Authority emphasized that the convening of various CSIRTS representatives in Ghana aimed to foster collaboration and address prevalent trends in the cyber domain with appropriate solutions.