BY Issah Olegor
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana has issued a firm directive requiring all cybersecurity service providers, establishments, and professionals to obtain official licenses before operating in the country.
The enforcement, set to begin on January 31, 2026, marks a significant step in Ghana’s effort to tighten oversight in the rapidly growing cybersecurity sector.
Under the new enforcement, any individual or organization offering cybersecurity services without CSA accreditation will face criminal and administrative penalties.
The move is anchored in the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), particularly Section 49(1), which explicitly prohibits unlicensed cybersecurity activities. Offenders are liable under Section 49(2), which outlines sanctions ranging from fines to potential prosecution.
The CSA has reminded the public that only licensed Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), accredited Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs), and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) should be engaged.
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