Government has barred Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs), and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) without a license or accreditation from operating in the country.
The ban which took effect January 1 2024, follows the December 31, 2023, deadline issued by the Authority to CSPs, CEs, and CPs to obtain a...
The integral position that financial technology (Fintechs) institutions have come to occupy in the financial sector cannot be overemphasised.
In recent years, we have witnessed the proliferation of Fintech companies offering innovative solutions that include mobile payment apps, online payment gateways, point-of-sale (POS) systems, peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms, digital wallets,...
In our hyperconnected world, the need for regulating cybersecurity has become paramount. As individuals, businesses and governments increasingly rely on digital technologies for daily activities and critical operations, the threat landscape has evolved to include a range of cyberattacks, data breaches and vulnerabilities. In response, regulatory bodies have stepped...
A major lesson from the past few years is that technology will continue to drive the growth of almost every sector of the economy. Mobile technology in particular remains a cornerstone, with mobile penetration contributing to the sector's vibrancy.
The proliferation of smartphones has opened up new opportunities for innovation,...
As part of efforts geared toward advancing the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in the country, the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH) convened its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the IIPGH Office in Accra.
The meeting had the multipurpose of reflecting on the achievements...
Historically, instances of nation-state cyberattacks were relatively sporadic, particularly those that could be unequivocally ascribed to a specific nation-state actor. Notably, certain major cyber incursions - such as the Stuxnet worm's impact on the Iranian nuclear programme - were widely suspected to be the work of nation-states but never...
Technology represents the best bet to outsmart the complex schemes employed by criminals to launder billions annually, President and Provost at the Academic City University College, Professor Fred McBagonluri, has said.
For decades, the fight against money laundering has been a game of cat and mouse, with criminals constantly innovating...
The role of technology in the success of small businesses continues to grow exponentially in the digital age. Its proper application facilitates efficient operations, augments productivity and expands market reach.
Naturally, technology's pivotal role creates a reliance that makes small businesses vulnerable to many security threats.
This article will explore how...
Technological transformation in the 21st Century
As we find ourselves firmly entrenched in the 21st century, it's impossible to ignore the profound transformation brought about by the implementation of technological advancements that were once mere figments of imagination in the previous century. The rapid evolution of technology has woven itself...
Executive Director of Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, has underscored the importance of agriculture and technology to the country and at large the continents’ economic development.
He said the future of Africa’s prosperity is in technology and agribusiness, as the combination of the two can bring about transformation as...