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Cybersecurity compliance mandatory for critical infrastructure owners – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has stressed that cybersecurity obligations are mandatory for owners of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII).

Cybersecurity compliance mandatory for critical infrastructure owners – Sam George

Samuel Nartey George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, emphasized that stringent cybersecurity obligations are necessary for owners of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII). During a workshop titled "CII Resilience Beyond IT: Securing Ghana’s Operational Technology Ecosystem," organized by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Cybershield as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026, the Minister highlighted the importance of adhering to the Directive for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure.

George urged CII owners to enhance cybersecurity governance, appoint accredited cybersecurity leadership, and promptly report cybersecurity incidents. Additionally, he advocated for regular audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and rectify weaknesses in critical systems. The Minister also stressed the necessity for CII owners to collaborate exclusively with Tier 1 licensed cybersecurity service providers, asserting that consistent compliance and robust cybersecurity practices are crucial for the protection of Ghana's critical infrastructure.

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