Ghana Making Progress in Cybersecurity, But More Work Needed – CSA’s Isaac Socrates Mensah
Cyber expert calls for collective action as Ghanaians face rising online fraud and scams.
- Mr. Mensah urged public awareness, stakeholder collaboration, and parental involvement to protect children
- The most reported cybercrimes include recruitment scams, romance scams, and shopping scams
- He stressed that more work is needed to strengthen online safety.
Mr. Isaac Socrates Mensah of the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) has commended Ghana’s progress in the fight against cybercrime but emphasized that there is still much work to be done.
According to him, many individuals still lack the knowledge and skills to adequately protect themselves online.
Speaking at the Bright Conversations on Cybersecurity, Mr. Mensah noted that while the corporate sector has implemented strong security measures and continues to improve, cybersecurity cannot be considered absolute. “Security is never 100 percent guaranteed,” he stated.
He revealed that online fraud remains the most reported form of cybercrime in Ghana, with common cases including recruitment scams, romance scams, and shopping scams.
Mr. Mensah also highlighted the growing problem of website cloning, describing cybersecurity as a “social issue that requires collective action.” He explained that the CSA continues to conduct public awareness campaigns to educate citizens on online safety.
He further noted that the Authority actively engages with stakeholders to make scamming unattractive and reduce cybercrime activities.
Mr. Mensah concluded by expressing concern about children’s vulnerability online, urging parents to take proactive steps to protect their kids in the digital space.
The event was in celebration of the MTN Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
