The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a Tier 1 cybersecurity licence to Virtual InfoSec Africa (VIA) after the indigenous information and cybersecurity solutions provider passed all rigorous requirements.
The company received the licence on July 10, 2024, in Accra, marking a significant milestone in its journey and commitment to enhancing and safeguarding Ghana’s digital landscape.
The licence validates VIA’s commitment to providing top-notch information security services. It also mandates the company to offer cybersecurity solutions to all 13 critical information infrastructure owners nationwide.
VIA, which built Ghana’s first intelligence center against cyber threats for the Bank of Ghana, was one of 51 cybersecurity providers (CSPs), cybersecurity establishments (CEs) and cybersecurity professionals (CPs) to receive their licences and accreditations from the industry regulator.
BoG’s Financial industry Command Security Operations Center (FICSOC) launched in May last year, is Africa’s first and was built by VIA which has been in operation for 17 years.
Motivation To Excel More
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VIA, Emmanuel Asiedu-Sekyere, said the CSA’s recognition of the company as a Tier 1 CSP places Virtual InfoSec at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation in the country and across the globe.
“This is a huge motivation to us at VIA to excel and innovate many more pioneering services in this budding and revolutionised industry,” Mr Asiedu-Sekyere said.
He assured customers and the general public that VIA would continue innovating and providing the best solutions to protect their businesses against cyber attacks.
He also expressed gratitude to the company’s board and staff, partners, and clients who, he said have supported it throughout the journey.
He assured all that the company remained committed to delivering excellence in cybersecurity services and ensuring a secure digital future for Ghana.
Groundbreaking Feat
The CEO also commended the CSA for its foresight, noting that its licensing and accreditation initiative represented a groundbreaking achievement for the country.
Mr Asiedu-Sekyere said it made Ghana the first country in Africa and the second globally after Singapore to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework for cybersecurity providers, establishments, and professionals.
“This milestone underscores Ghana’s unwavering commitment to digital security and resilience,” he said.
VIA Head of Security Operations, Norvisi Addo, receiving certificate from Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako
Regulator’s Warning
Director-General of the CSA, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, at the event emphasised the importance of compliance with the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), and warned unlicensed entities of severe penalties for non-compliance.
Dr. Antwi-Boasiako also advised licensed institutions and professionals to support the industry’s growth through innovative solutions and services to businesses.
VIA
Virtual InfoSec Africa has built a strong reputation as one of the leading designers, developers, and providers of innovative information security services.
Its collaboration with other information security and networking solutions partners worldwide, it has positioned itself as a trusted partner in safeguarding the digital infrastructure of numerous organisations.
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