White Paper on Cyber Security

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for governments, organizations, and individuals worldwide. This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of the state of cyber security in Africa with a specific focus on Ghana. The purpose of this paper is to outline the challenges, best practices, and recommendations for enhancing cyber resilience in the region. Africa faces unique cyber security challenges due to its diverse and rapidly growing digital landscape.

This paper discusses the various threats, regional disparities, and opportunities for improvement. It emphasizes the importance of national cyber security strategies, capacity building, and public private collaboration in mitigating these threats. The case study on Ghana showcases the country’s efforts to address mobile money fraud and cyber security challenges, including government initiatives, private sector involvement, and civil society contributions.