Ghana Cracks Down on Unlicensed Cybersecurity Professionals and Firms
This move follows previous directives requiring all CSPs, CEs, and CPs to obtain the necessary licence or accreditation to operate legally in Ghana.
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has announced that, effective January 31, 2026, all Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs), and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) operating without a valid licence or accreditation will face sanctions.
This move follows previous directives requiring all CSPs, CEs, and CPs to obtain the necessary licence or accreditation to operate legally in Ghana. The CSA emphasized that any entity providing cybersecurity services without proper authorisation will be in violation of Section 49(1) of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) and may be subject to criminal prosecution and administrative penalties under Section 49(2) of the Act.
The Authority urged individuals and organisations to engage only with CSA-licensed CSPs and CSA-accredited CEs and CPs to ensure compliance with the law.
In the coming days, the CSA will release a comprehensive list of all licensed and accredited providers and professionals. The public can verify the licence or accreditation status of any entity or professional by visiting this link.
The CSA’s enforcement action underscores its commitment to regulating the cybersecurity sector and ensuring that only qualified, authorised providers deliver critical digital security services in Ghana.
