Ghana and global cybersecurity body explore partnership to develop digital defenders

Accra has positioned itself as an emerging hub for cybersecurity talent development following productive talks between Ghana's Cyber Security Authority and international certification body ISC2. The discussions, held at the Authority's headquarters, focused on creating pathways for Ghanaian professionals to attain globally recognized credentials in digital security.

Cyber Security Authority Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti outlined Ghana's ambitious plan to cultivate homegrown cybersecurity experts capable of serving both domestic and international markets. "We're not just building capacity for our national needs - we're preparing to export Ghanaian cybersecurity professionals to the global marketplace," Agbeti revealed during the engagement with ISC2's leadership.

The visiting delegation, led by 2025 ISC2 Board Chair James Packer, praised Ghana's progressive approach to digital defense systems and workforce development. Packer noted the West African nation's comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligns well with ISC2's mission to establish universal standards in the profession.

The meeting explored potential collaboration areas including localized training programs, certification pathways, and knowledge exchange initiatives. Such partnership could accelerate Ghana's vision of becoming Africa's cybersecurity talent incubator while addressing the continent's critical shortage of qualified digital security professionals.

With cyber threats growing in sophistication across Africa, this emerging cooperation signals Ghana's strategic move to develop human capital as its most valuable defense asset in the digital age. The outcomes may establish new benchmarks for cybersecurity professionalization in developing economies.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye