Ghana Ministry Receives Cybersecurity White Paper from Academic City

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations  has received a cybersecurity white paper from Academic City University,  following a stakeholder roundtable held during last year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

The white paper brings together perspectives from academia, industry and the Cyber Security Authority, with recommendations aimed at strengthening Ghana’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Its key areas of focus include building national cybersecurity capacity and talent, developing local cybersecurity solutions and moving from policy development to measurable implementation.

The delegation that presented the paper included representatives from Academic City University, the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH) and the Cyber Security Authority. The group also highlighted the need for deeper collaboration between academia, industry and government to harness Ghanaian talent and develop solutions to cybersecurity challenges in Ghana.

Receiving the paper, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed the role of academia in shaping the country’s cybersecurity future. He said policy direction must be supported by strong institutions, industry participation and research capable of translating recommendations into practical solutions.

The Minister also stressed the importance of sustained investment in cybersecurity and provided updates on ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s legislative framework for the sector.

The Ministry said it will study the recommendations and explore areas for collaboration as Ghana continues efforts to build a more resilient and trusted digital ecosystem.