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Divine Selase Agbeti

Also known as: Mr Agbeti · Mr. Agbeti · Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti · Mr Divine Selase Agbeti · Divine Selasie Agbeti · Dr Divine Selase Agbeti · Professor Divine Selase Agbeti · Dr. Divine Selase Agbeti · Dr. Agbeti

Director-General of Ghana's Cyber Security Authority, leading national and international efforts to combat cybercrime and strengthen digital resilience.

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June 2026
24 JunJoy Online
The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Chair of the Africa Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA), Divine Selase Agbeti, has positioned Ghana at the centre of continental cybersecurity discussions at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and C …
Cyber Security Authority boss leads Africa–Arab cybersecurity talks, receives international award
14 JunJoy Online
… Divine Selase Agbeti, commended participants for their professionalism, technical excellence, and collaborative spirit throughout the event. …
Nigeria clinches $10,000 grand prize as 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026 ends in Accra

Society

Ghana reports GH¢209.7m cybercrime losses in nine months

The News

Ghana recorded 4,938 cyber security incidents resulting in estimated financial losses of GH¢209.7 million between January and September 2026, according to the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, a sharp increase from GH¢22.5 million reported in 2025. The CSA cited human error and social engineering as major contributing factors and warned that reported figures represent only a fraction of actual incidents, as many victims remain silent due to fear and embarrassment.

27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

Ghana reports GH¢209.7m cybercrime losses in nine months
Ghana recorded 4,938 cyber security incidents resulting in estimated financial losses of GH¢209.7 million between January and September 2026, according to the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, a sharp increase from GH¢22.5 million reported in 2025. The CSA cited human error and social engineering as major contributing factors and warned that reported figures represent only a fraction of actual incidents, as many victims remain silent due to fear and embarrassment.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 26 October

UPSA urges graduates to embrace entrepreneurship amid unemployment
The University of Professional Studies, Accra is shifting from teaching entrepreneurship principles to helping graduates turn business ideas into viable enterprises and create jobs. The Cyber Security Authority director-general also encouraged graduates to move beyond seeking paid employment and explore collaborative business opportunities.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

US pledges strengthened cybersecurity partnership with Ghana
The US Chargé d'Affaires reaffirmed the United States' commitment to bilateral cooperation with Ghana in fighting cybercrime during a meeting with Ghana's Cyber Security Authority Director-General, emphasizing mutual respect and effective coordination in joint law enforcement operations.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

Ghana calls for stronger international cybersecurity cooperation
The Director-General of Ghana's Cyber Security Authority told the 2026 Morocco Cybersecurity Week that Ghana cannot address growing cybersecurity threats alone and called on African countries to strengthen cooperation through shared threat intelligence, joint exercises, and coordinated responses to cyber incidents.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CSA warns Ghana faces growing cyber threats amid digital reliance
The Cyber Security Authority has cautioned that Ghana's increasing dependence on digital services for payments, commerce, education and other essential services is exposing consumers, businesses and critical infrastructure to complex cyber threats including cybercrime, online fraud and ransomware. The CSA Director-General noted that cyberattacks crossing borders pose national security and economic stability risks, and that differing regulatory frameworks make cross-border incidents harder to address.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

CSA Ghana calls for stronger cybersecurity collaboration during NCSAM 2026
The Cyber Security Authority marked its fifth anniversary by opening the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme of securing Ghana's digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA Director-General urging financial institutions and government agencies to move beyond broad commitments to information-sharing and embed coordinated cyber defence in their daily operations.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Online fraud represents 47% of Ghana's cybersecurity incidents
Ghana recorded 3,876 cybersecurity incidents between January and July 2026, with online fraud accounting for 47 per cent of cases, according to the Cyber Security Authority. The CSA Director-General said cyber threats undermine public confidence in digital platforms and could affect financial inclusion, electronic commerce and Ghana's digital transformation agenda.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 1 October

CSA stresses cybersecurity essential for Ghana's digital economy
The Cyber Security Authority says digital trust is fundamental to a sustainable digital economy, warning that cyber fraud undermines public confidence in digital platforms and can damage financial inclusion, e-commerce, innovation, and Ghana's digital transformation agenda.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CSA calls for faster cyber threat intelligence sharing among financial institutions
The Cyber Security Authority has called for faster sharing of cyber threat intelligence among banks, fintechs, telecommunications companies, regulators and law enforcement agencies to prevent cyberattacks from spreading across Ghana's digital finance ecosystem. The Director-General said institutions must move beyond individual cybersecurity efforts and develop coordinated responses to emerging threats.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cybersecurity must be board-level priority, CSA Director warns
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti has urged boards and senior leaders to treat cybersecurity as a business risk rather than solely an IT department concern, emphasizing that executives must ask critical questions about incident detection, containment, and operational resilience.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Ghana launches 2026 cyber security awareness campaign
The Cyber Security Authority and key public and private-sector partners launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme "Securing Ghana's Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience," running from October 1 to 31, 2026. The campaign aims to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cyber-enabled fraud in Ghana's digital finance sector, with officials noting that fraud cases across banks and payment service providers increased 48 percent from 2024 to 2025.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Banks, CSA launch 2026 cyber awareness campaign in Ghana
The Ghana Association of Banks and the Cyber Security Authority launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra, emphasizing banks' role as frontline partners in combating financial fraud through trust, intelligence-sharing with regulators and among themselves, and shared responsibility between institutions and customers.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 2 September

Online fraud accounts for 47% of Ghana's cyber incidents
The Cyber Security Authority reported that 1,818 of 3,876 cybersecurity incidents recorded between January and July 2026 involved online fraud. The Director-General attributed the trend to rapid adoption of digital financial services outpacing cybersecurity awareness and protective measures.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Media urged to uphold information integrity, prevent misinformation
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 1 September

Security chief urges journalists to report responsibly
The National Security Coordinator has called on journalists to practise responsible reporting through accurate verification, fair coverage, and a focus on accountability rather than sensationalism, saying the media forms part of the country's security architecture and serves as an important source of open-source intelligence.
1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 31 August

Child Online Africa urges child-led approach to digital protection
Child Online Africa is calling on parents, caregivers, and policymakers to prioritise children's voices in addressing digital abuse as Ghana observes National Children's Day 2026. The organisation emphasises that genuine protection requires listening to young people themselves and encourages participation in the Children's Internet Governance Forum, where children can learn about online safety and contribute to discussions about internet governance.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

CSA establishes Cybersecurity Press Corps for cyber threat reporting
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) announced plans to establish a Cybersecurity Press Corps to build capacity among journalists for improved public awareness of cyber risks and online scams in Ghana. The initiative is part of the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project, implemented by the CSA in partnership with the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation and funded by the Government of the Czech Republic.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches cyber capacity building project for community media
The Deputy Minister for Communication launched the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project to equip community media practitioners with skills to educate the public on cyber hygiene, online safety, and digital fraud prevention, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The initiative aims to address cybersecurity challenges including mobile money fraud, identity theft, and misinformation through collaboration among government, media, security agencies and local communities.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Ghana launches cybersecurity training for community media practitioners
A national initiative to strengthen cybersecurity capacity of community media practitioners will launch on August 3, implemented by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, with Czech Republic embassy support. The project aims to equip journalists, editors, broadcasters and bloggers with skills to report on cybersecurity issues, combat misinformation, and promote digital safety.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

Ghana leads continental cybersecurity dialogue at CAISEC 2026
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority Director-General delivered a keynote address and chaired the inaugural Arab-Africa Cybersecurity Roundtable at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and Conference in Cairo, calling for stronger regional collaboration and coordinated responses to cyber threats.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's cyber security chief chairs Africa-Arab talks, wins award
The Director-General of Ghana's Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti, led discussions at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and Conference 2026 in Cairo and received a Special Achievement Award. He chaired the inaugural Arab-Africa Cybersecurity Roundtable, where participants from both regions agreed to deepen collaboration on threat intelligence sharing, cyber diplomacy, and critical infrastructure protection.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

Nigeria wins fourth ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon in Accra
Nigeria's team "Error" won the 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026, organised by the ECOWAS Commission and Ghana's Cyber Security Authority in Accra, securing the $10,000 grand prize. The four-day event brought together cybersecurity professionals from 12 ECOWAS member states who developed solutions to regional cybersecurity challenges including ransomware, phishing, and fraud.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →