Category: Articles
Data Initiatives Worth Exploring in Ghana Part 2
Part one of this article discussed data initiatives such as data commons, data exchanges and marketplaces, and open data platforms in dealing with the [...]
Data Initiatives Worth Exploring in Ghana Part 1
On the 12 November 2020, I had the rare privilege of being part of a panel discussion on the “opportunities and challenges for Responsible AI in Afric [...]
The Digital Series: Championing a Digital Culture
In a typical digital transformation effort, C-Level executives often overlook the importance of driving a digital culture. Leaders of di [...]
The CIO Diaries: Championing a Cybersecurity Culture
One of the priorities of the Chief Information (Security) Officer [CIO/CISO] is to drive employee cyber behavior. A single click of a ma [...]
The growing animus between Information Technology and Information Security
Introduction
The rapid need for Information Security (IS) in the operations of organizations has led to the formation of Information Security Depar [...]
The Sherrif Security Indicator
As an Information Security Professional, I have taken a keen interest and followed closely the global reports of the Unisys Security Index (USI), for [...]
Information Security Governance: the cornerstone of effective information protection
Information Security Governance (ISG) refers to the system through which an organization directs and controls its Information Security (InfoSec) activ [...]
Social Engineering; The Greatest Catalyst for Successful Cyber Attacks
Social Engineering (SE) is the process of deceiving an individual or a group of people to take a certain action(s) or disclose sensitive information i [...]
3 Areas Where We Must Harness the Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence
For most people, artificial intelligence (AI) is about robots; about some complex technology that is far away from them. This is true especially for p [...]
Making sense of the COVID Pandemic; Education Post-mortem
Reshaping Our Educational System; Prioritising STEM Education.
COVID-19 is not the first global pandemic the world has faced in recent history, but [...]
The CIO Diaries: Selecting the right combination of cyber-security products
After months of budget negotiations, you finally have management/board approval and a budget has been allocated to you. Now you are thinking of optimi [...]
Automation, COVID-19 and Jobs
In an incredibly competitive world where manufacturers and service providers scramble for customers, delivering quality products and services timeousl [...]
Why do emails go to Spam folder?
This is a question I addressed extensively in my new book titled: "Digital First: The step by step employment guide for Digital Citizens."
Anything [...]
Barriers to Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Ghana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers opportunities for a developing country like Ghana to transform its economy. AI can provide solutions in all secto [...]
University-Industry Relationship: Growth and Sustainability of Technology Hubs in The Ghanaian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
The influx of technology hubs across the country has significantly inspired the youth to seek self-employment in the technology sector. The pursuit of [...]
Safely Re-opening borders through Enhanced Monitoring & Adherence Tracking of Incoming Travelers – A timely solution for West Africa, based on science, data and technology
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the shutting of borders in most countries across the world, in a bid to slow the spread of the virus. This [...]
Impact of Covid-19 On Fintech Trends and Consumer Behaviour
Covid-19 on its initial start appeared to be a very distant disease in faraway Asia. From December 2019 to February 2020, nearly everyone outside of C [...]
Computing Basics Everyone Should know
Much of the technology in use today have been democratized so much so that availability, usage, and controls are no longer the privilege of the IT Dep [...]
Ghana Voters ID card Vulnerability
Introduction
In the past years, there have been several issues battling with the security of systems and networks. The Aadhaar card of India is a 12- [...]
The CIO Diaries: A Supply Chain-Wide BCP & Cyber-Resilience Program
As companies were forced online in recent times, most re-assessed their Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Cyber-Resilience Programs to come to terms [...]