Microsoft and Innovare Hold Workshop on Ghana's Cyber ​​Security Regulation

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In partnership with Innovare Learning, Microsoft hosted a workshop to demonstrate that the standards of both organizations were in line with Ghana's Cyber ​​Security Directive.

The directive aims to ensure that institutions create a secure environment in cyberspace for the financial services sector.

In order to generate sufficient confidence in ICT systems as well as transactions in cyberspace, it is also intended to strengthen the regulatory framework to ensure, inter alia, a secure environment in cyberspace.

Addressing JoyBusiness, Chief Prosecutor and MEA Emerging Markets for Microsoft, John Edokpolo said technology solutions remain one of business priorities.

"Whenever you have the opportunity to bring together market players to develop security solutions, it is very important. Many companies are worried about how to comply with regulatory guidelines and the type of investments to secure their firewalls. The problems are not so different, but at this point, there are only people who are trying to figure out what kind of investments they can make and the security of these technological solutions, "he said. revealed.

Acknowledging Ghana's progress on computer security, Mr. Edokpolo explained that while Ghana had made progress in developing innovative cybercrime regulations, it was necessary to prioritize effective implementation.

C.K Bruce, CEO of Innovare, believes that Ghana is "well placed to deal with cyber threats." He believes that regulatory enforcement is the best way to remain a market leader in West Africa.

Addressing JoyBusiness on the sidelines of the event, C.K Bruce asked business leaders to prioritize cybersecurity projects.

The event focused on the state of cyber security in the region and Microsoft's commitment to comply with Ghana's Cyber ​​Security Directive.

The aim was to provide a forum for stakeholders in the financial services sector to discuss or share global best practices on cybersecurity, as well as to review the implementation of the defined policy.

It was also Microsoft's responsibility to demonstrate the methodology for managing and managing cybersecurity issues in line with international standards such as the National Institute for Standardization and Technology (NIST) and the ISO 2700 standard.