National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021 Introduction The Sherrif Security Indicator (TSSI) is an annual online survey that is organized to commemorate Cyber Security Awareness Month. TSSI researches the most critical security issues that confront residents of Ghana. It achieves this objective by asking respondents to indicate their greatest andContinue Reading
National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021 Our society, personal lives, business transactions, and critical infrastructures have become largely dependent on computer networks and information communication technology. Almost everything from our web browsing to mobile devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to invade our privacy and personalContinue Reading
As cybercriminals are getting more and more complex, organizations and individuals need to stay ahead of the curve in securing data and information.Continue Reading
Many cyber security experts know tons about the specific ins and outs of security. They also know more general things about technology. The key to understanding cyber security is to know a lot about data systems and data networks. If you do not understand networking, how will you know if a system is vulnerable or not? You should start out by mastering a few different operating systems, learn how they function at the root level, and you will quickly understand how and why they fail.Continue Reading
Educational institutions must be interested in such initiatives to foster the needed discussions between industry and academia. As a capacity-building organization, IIPGH is always very much ready to engage stakeholders through such platforms to shape and impact policy.Continue Reading
Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) was passed by the Parliament of Ghana and assented by the President into law on December 29, 2020. It is made up of 100 sections and 3 schedules. This Act is to regulate cybersecurity activities in the country; promote the development of cybersecurity andContinue Reading
Whiles there is no guarantee of a fully protected IT infrastructure/network environment free from compromise, gaining visibility is a step in the right direction in your journey to ensuring that you have the right insights for decision-making and quick incident responses.Continue Reading
Cyber-criminals can also create enticing offers on their Facebook walls asking users to “like” and “share”. In an attempt to do so, you will be asked for personal details which can be used for fraudulent purposes.Continue Reading
Cyber-criminal can also use the WhatsApp platform to carry out their operations. WhatsApp users will be receiving messages offering “surprised” gift cards that appear to be sent from your phone contacts. Following the link will take you through to another site that looks genuine and would be requesting your personal details.Continue Reading
If you connect, you must protect. Whether it is your computer, smartphone, or other network devices, the best defense against threats and attacks is to update to the latest security software, web browser, and operating systems.Continue Reading
Introduction: Cybersecurity Ventures in its 2019 Official Annual Cybercrime Report, mentions that Cybercriminal activity is one of the biggest challenges that humanity will face in the next two decades. It also predicts that cybercrime will cost the world in excess of $6 trillion annually by 2021. Cybercrimes and information SecurityContinue Reading
