Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has officially launched the ‘Safer Digital Ghana’, an initiative aimed at promoting online security and cybersecurity awareness among Ghanaians.
The campaign, which was launched on July 16, 2024, seeks to educate citizens on the importance of cybersecurity and provide them with the necessary skills to protect themselves from cyber threats. It is expected to reach various campuses, including Senior High Schools.
It also aims to promote cybersecurity best practices, combat cybercrime, and enhance digital resilience among individuals, schools, communities, and institutions. It also raises awareness of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), promoting digital resilience.
According to the authority, the campaign will span all the regions in Ghana via several different formats to enhance reach. Campaign messages have also been translated into various local languages to make them more accessible and easier for people to understand.
The campaign targets four groups, including children, the general public, businesses, and government agencies. It covers topics like cyberbullying, digital footprint, password hygiene, parental control, online scams, social engineering, phishing, account takeovers, fake news, supply chain risks, email compromise, and backup plans. Key topics include insider threats and incident reporting.
The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti, emphasized the campaign’s significance in reducing cybercrime in Ghana, stating that cybersecurity is not solely the responsibility of institutions but also requires every Ghanaian to actively protect themselves and their communities online.
“The Cyber Security Authority is committed to promoting cybersecurity awareness and protecting Ghanaians from cyber threats. We believe that by working together, we can create a safer and more secure digital environment for everyone.”
The CSA is a state agency that is mandated to build a Resilient Digital Ecosystem, Secure Digital Infrastructure, Develop National Capacity, Deter Cybercrime, and Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation.
