CSA Ghana

Cyber Security Authority
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Ghana
Headquarters
Websitewww.csa.gov.gh

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), or the Cybersecurity Authority Ghana, is a government security entity in Ghana which focuses primarily on regulating cybersecurity activities in the country. It started operations on 1 October 2021.[1]

Mandates

The CSA is under the Ministry of Communication in Ghana and is responsible for regulating cybersecurity activities in the country, preventing, managing and responding to cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity incidents in the country.[2]

History

The authority was set up as the National Cyber Security Secretariat (NCCS),[1] and was established by the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038)[2]

In 2025, the CSA launched a Safer Digital Ghana Campaign to sensitise the public on good cyber hygiene practices.[3] On November 28, 2023, the authority was elected to lead the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA), a body established by Smart Africa to improve cybersecurity coordination across the African continent.[4]

Ahead of the Ghana general elections in 2024, the CSA called the Electoral Commission (EC) to be proactive in addressing issues of misinformation and disinformation as part of their theme, Dr Antwi-Boasiako emphasised the urgency of the situation.[5]

Between January and September 2025, Ghana lost GH¢19 million to cybercrime cases with financial losses.[6] On January 16 and 17, 2026, the authority arrested 53 Nigerian nationals and rescue of 44 others who are victims of cybercrime exploitation.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "CSA || About Us". csa.gov.gh. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  2. 1 2 "CSA – Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations". Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  3. ↑ Times, Ghanaian (2025-07-17). "CSA launches 2025 Safer Digital Ghana Campaign". Ghanaian Times. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  4. ↑ "Ghana's Cyber Security Authority (CSA) elected to lead African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA)". 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  5. ↑ "CSA urges Electoral Commission to address misinformation ahead of 2024 elections". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  6. ↑ Engmann, Rachel (2025-10-27). "GH¢19m lost to cybercrime in nine months – CSA". Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  7. ↑ "CSA bust cybercrime centres, arrest 53 Nigerians in Accra". 2026-01-18. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
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