Cyber Security Authority

Relevant Agency, Body or Position
State
Role in Cyber Policy Matters
  • Dedicated Agency or Department
In Progress or Proposed?
  • Yes
Year Established
2020
Date Information

November 2020

Description
  • Established by the Cybersecurity Act 2020;
  • The objects of the Authority are to:
    • regulate cybersecurity activities in the country;
    • prevent, manage and respond to cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity incidents;
    • regulate owners of critical information infrastructure in respect of cybersecurity activities, cybersecurity service providers and practitioners in the country;
    • promote the development of cybersecurity in the country to ensure a secured and resilient digital ecosystem;
    • establish a platform for cross-sector engagement on matters of cybersecurity for effective co-ordination and co-operation between key public institutions and the private sector;
    • create awareness of cybersecurity matters; and
    • collaborate with international agencies to promote the cybersecurity of the country.
  • The Cyber Security Authority is expected to be operational by the end of 2021.
Source Link 1
https://www.cybersecurity.gov.gh/documents/Cybersecurity%20Act%202020%20(Act%201038).pdf
Source Link 2
https://www.cybersecurity.gov.gh/
Map

Latitude: 7.946527

Longitude: -1.023194

Map (linked Relevant Agency, Body or Position)
Ghana