Cyber Security Authority Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti Urges Real-Time Information Sharing to Combat Digital Threats

The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Divine Selase Agbeti, has issued a strong call for immediate and real-time collaboration among Ghana’s key economic players to fortify the nation’s digital defenses. Speaking at the official launch of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2026 on October 1, 2026, Agbeti highlighted the critical necessity for banks, fintech companies, and telecommunications operators to share intelligence on cyber threats as they occur. This initiative aims to close the technical and communication gaps that cybercriminals frequently exploit to compromise the country's financial stability and digital infrastructure. Agbeti emphasized that the current siloed approach to security allows malicious actors to strike multiple institutions using the same or similar tactics before a collective defense can be mounted. By integrating the efforts of regulators and law enforcement agencies with the private sector, the CSA intends to create a unified front. The Director-General noted that the digital finance ecosystem is particularly vulnerable when institutions fail to communicate, as the speed of modern cyberattacks often outpaces traditional, slow-moving reporting mechanisms. The launch of NCSAM 2026 serves as a pivotal moment for the CSA to drive home the importance of collective responsibility in the digital age. As Ghana continues to expand its digital infrastructure and financial inclusion efforts, the risks associated with cybercrime have scaled accordingly. The CSA’s push for real-time information sharing is seen as a strategic move to ensure that the rapid growth of the fintech and telecom sectors is not undermined by sophisticated criminal networks. Moving forward, the Authority expects heightened cooperation across these sectors to build a more resilient and secure digital economy for all Ghanaian citizens.