Academic City Submits Cybersecurity White Paper to Communications Minister
Academic City University has presented a cybersecurity white paper to the Communications Minister following stakeholder consultations.
In a significant step for Ghana’s digital future, Academic City University has formally presented a white paper on cybersecurity to Samuel Nartey George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations. The document, developed after a stakeholder roundtable held during last year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, gathers insights from academia, industry and the Cyber Security Authority.
The paper outlines practical steps needed to strengthen Ghana’s cybersecurity ecosystem, focusing on building local capacity, promoting homegrown cybersecurity solutions and transitioning from policy planning to real-world implementation. Representatives from Academic City, the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana and the Cyber Security Authority emphasized the need for deeper collaboration among these sectors to tap into Ghanaian talent and address local security challenges.
Minister George welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed the role of universities in shaping the country’s cybersecurity strategy. He highlighted that effective policy must be backed by strong institutions, active industry participation and research that delivers tangible results. The Minister also pointed to ongoing efforts to update Ghana’s legislative framework for the sector and stressed the importance of sustained investment in cybersecurity infrastructure.
The Ministry has indicated it will carefully study the recommendations and identify areas for partnership as Ghana works to build a more resilient and trusted digital environment.
