Accra Metropolitan University College has officially launched two new Master of Science (MSc) programmes aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and intelligence education in Ghana. The newly introduced programmes are MSc in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, and MSc in Security and Intelligence. The programmes were unveiled during a formal ceremony on Wednesday,Continue Reading
Ghana is stepping up efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity posture following a high-level stakeholder workshop held in Accra, organized by the Cyber Security Authority in partnership with Italy’s Cyber 4.0. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to advance the implementation of Ghana’s National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS). Discussions wereContinue Reading
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has taken a decisive step to tighten entry into its Master of Science programme in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, restricting admission strictly to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree background in Computer Science. The policy shift, confirmed by sources within theContinue Reading
Ghana is facing a growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals, raising concerns among industry experts and government agencies about the country’s ability to defend against rising cyber threats. According to the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the gap between the demand for cybersecurity professionals and the available workforce in Ghana continues toContinue Reading
The Ghana Police Service has strengthened its fight against cybercrime with advanced digital forensic tools and modern investigative technologies designed to track and prosecute cyber offenders across the country. According to officials, the Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service is now equipped with sophisticated systems capable of analyzing digitalContinue Reading
Authorities in Ghana have raised concerns that the country could gradually become a regional hub for cybercrime if stronger preventive measures are not implemented to curb the rising activities of online fraud networks operating within its borders. Recent intelligence from the Ghana Police Service and the Economic and Organised CrimeContinue Reading
Efforts to strengthen child safety in the digital space have gained renewed momentum following a stakeholder validation workshop on the proposed Child Online Protection (COP) Guidelines for Industry. The one-day session, convened by the Cyber Security Authority in collaboration with UNICEF Ghana, assembled key actors from government, the private sector,Continue Reading
