Ghana Cyber Security Authority Launches 2026 Awareness Month to Strengthen Digital Finance Security
Agbeti noted that reported cyber incidents indicate that criminals are increasingly targeting the digital finance ecosystem through online fraud, impersonation, payment diversion and business email compromise.
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), calling on stakeholders and the media to intensify public education on digital safety and help citizens protect themselves against emerging cyber threats.
Observed every October, NCSAM is aimed at strengthening cybersecurity awareness among individuals and institutions while building national capacity to respond to evolving digital risks. The 2026 campaign will be held under the theme, “Securing Ghana’s Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience.”
Speaking at the media launch, CSA Director-General, Divine Selase Agbeti, urged financial institutions, fintech companies, payment service providers, insurers and merchants to treat cybersecurity as more than a routine regulatory requirement. He said cyber resilience should be regarded as a core governance and business responsibility, particularly as digital financial services become increasingly central to Ghana’s economy.
Agbeti noted that reported cyber incidents indicate that criminals are increasingly targeting the digital finance ecosystem through online fraud, impersonation, payment diversion and business email compromise. He stressed that public confidence remains critical to the growth of digital finance, warning that a loss of trust in digital payment systems could undermine the broader digital economy.
The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, also highlighted the critical role of the media in Ghana’s cybersecurity efforts. He urged journalists and media organisations to make cybersecurity education a continuous part of their reporting, rather than limiting public awareness efforts to the annual NCSAM campaign.
Sukparu encouraged the media to go beyond reporting the financial and personal losses caused by cybercrime and provide audiences with practical information on how cyberattacks occur, how they can be prevented and where victims can seek assistance. He described the media as an important partner in helping citizens understand and respond to emerging online threats.
Meanwhile, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Police Criminal Investigations Department, reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to strengthening digital forensics, cyber intelligence and international cooperation to combat cybercrime. She called for greater coordination and faster support from stakeholders during cybercrime investigations, warning criminals that online anonymity would not protect them from prosecution.
From the financial sector, Saddick Arthur, Chief Risk Officer at CalBank, speaking on behalf of Managing Director Carl Selasi Asem, said cyber resilience has become a business imperative as financial institutions increasingly depend on digital platforms to deliver services. He called for stronger collaboration across the financial ecosystem to protect consumers and preserve confidence in digital financial services.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, similarly stressed the need to balance financial innovation with robust cybersecurity measures. He said the continued expansion of digital finance requires financial institutions, businesses and consumers to collectively prioritise security alongside convenience and growth.
The 2026 NCSAM campaign therefore places collaboration and cyber resilience at the centre of efforts to protect Ghana’s growing digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA urging stakeholders to actively participate in awareness activities throughout October.
