To defend the critical information infrastructure (CII) in the telecommunications industry, the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Chamber of Telecommunications, and the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) are working together.
The action is consistent with the Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) registration procedure by the Authority and with rules governing the licensure of cybersecurity service providers (CSPs), accreditation of cybersecurity establishments (CEs), and certification of cybersecurity professionals (CPs).
This was discussed during a meeting between the CSA and the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications to clarify the registration procedure for Accra's Critical Information Infrastructure (CII).
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Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Director General of the Cyber Security Authority, advised foreign companies doing business in the nation to maintain compliance.
He reassured the chamber that the authority is prepared to work with stakeholders to resolve their concerns and that the legal position would not be jeopardized throughout the consultation process.
He did, however, issue a warning that the CSA would not accept any enterprises or institutions pretending to be in compliance since its regulatory actions would primarily focus on protecting the nation's interests.
Dr Antwi-Boasiako also discussed the necessity for CSPs, CEs, and CPs to cooperate with the Authority's continuous licencing and accreditation process to raise the nation's cybersecurity profile.
As a prerequisite for creating a legislative instrument (LI), he argued that developing the infrastructure for members to communicate information would subsequently provide for the preservation of Ghana's CIIs and be supported by science.
The D-G of the CSA claimed that the action also fit into the larger African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) goal of fostering the growth of the cybersecurity industry by ensuring that professionals and service providers adhere to best practices to safeguard the Ghanaian digital ecosystem.
The CSA claims that the rules governing CSPs, CEs, and CPs will improve communication between the agency and the developing cybersecurity sector.
Deliberations
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, praised the CSA for taking the lead in this effort and emphasized that information security is crucial for corporate viability, making the assurance of It is crucial that the CSA preserve data.
Participants in the discussion acknowledged the significance of protecting the telecommunications industry, particularly the systems classified as critical information infrastructure (CII) under Section 35 of the Cybersecurity Act of 2020 (Act 1038), and they supported the ongoing licensure and accreditation process as a positive step.
Following productive discussions, the CSA and the Chamber of Telecommunications decided to work together more closely on several important issues and provide each other with the assistance they need to carry out their respective roles effectively.
The conference came to a close with an agreement to arrange a workshop this month for CSA officials and Chamber members to fully understand the crucial linkages within the telecom value chain.
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