Johnnecia Agyemang champions stronger digital security in the United States and Ghana
By advancing cybersecurity governance, policy compliance, and organisational accountability, Ghanaian researcher, Johnnecia Serwaa Agyemang, seeks to contribute to a safer digital future for institutions in the United States while creating opportunities for similar improvements in Ghana. As cyberattacks, data breaches, and digital security threats continue to challenge institutions worldwide,…
Ghanaian cybersecurity researcher, Johnnecia Serwaa Agyemang, is advocating for stronger digital security measures in both the United States and Ghana. As cyber threats continue to pose challenges for institutions worldwide, Agyemang is working on a Cybersecurity Governance and Policy Compliance Framework aimed at improving policy implementation, employee accountability, and organizational resilience.
The framework, which draws upon established cybersecurity standards such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, emphasizes leadership commitment, effective communication, employee training, and continuous evaluation. By presenting cybersecurity as a shared organizational responsibility, Agyemang hopes to help American institutions develop stronger accountability systems and more consistent security practices.
While the framework has yet to be empirically validated, it provides a research-based foundation for future organizational application and assessment. The research is particularly relevant to sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and government, which rely heavily on digital systems for critical services.
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