Do not operate in Ghana if you are not licenced – CSA tells cybersecurity service providers
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has barred Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs), and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) without a license or accreditation from operating in Ghana, effective January 1, 2024.
In a press release dated Thursday, January 11, CSA said this follows a December 31, 2023 deadline to CSPs, CEs and CPs to obtain licenses to continue their operations.
It added that the CSA will fully enforce the provisions of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) regarding its mandate to regulate CSPs, CEs), and CPs.
“Accordingly, CSPs, CEs and CPs who offer cybersecurity services without a licence or accreditation granted by the Authority, do so in contravention of Act 1038 and will face the full rigors of the Law including criminal prosecutions and administrative penalties where applicable. Institutions and individuals are consequently advised to engage only licensed CSPs and accredited CEs and CPs,” the press release said.
It further urged the public to visit the CSA website or visit their office to ascertain whether an entity or individual has been granted a licence or accreditation.
Below is the press release
