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Malware is a threat that Ghana's small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners cannot ignore in this digital age. Malware is short for malicious computer software. It's a kind of software that infects and damages computers. Malware can take the form…
In today's hyper competitive business environment, unexpected downtime has quickly become one of the leading concerns of businesses of all sizes. Every aspect of normal operations is affected, from hardware failure and software issues to natural disasters and cyber attacks.…
Ghana passed its Cybersecurity Act 2020 in December 2020, to create a legal framework to safeguard critical infrastructure in Ghana. Critical infrastructure refers to systems, assets, and networks essential for society or economy functions for example, electricity grids, transportation networks,…
In West Africa, financial services organizations face several unique challenges in maintaining network security. One significant issue is the lack of adequate infrastructure and technical expertise necessary to detect and respond to cyber threats. This situation has created vulnerabilities in…
Endpoint security threats have become more frequent across West Africa, with cybercriminals targeting laptops, mobile devices, and servers to gain entry to crucial data and systems. Attackers exploit weaknesses within an organization's network in an increasingly sophisticated fashion that makes…
Incident response refers to the process of quickly and effectively responding to security incidents that arise within any organization, while minimising their effects or preventing major breaches from developing further. Incident response has an increasingly critical function as West African…
As businesses become more dependent on technology, cybersecurity has never been more essential. Cyberattacks pose a constant risk to all kinds of organizations of all sizes; luckily there are essential best practices businesses can implement in order to decrease their…
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve rapidly and pose an even greater risk to SMBs than before. Cybercriminals target these businesses because they lack sufficient resources and expertise in place for effective security implementation - that's where having access to a…
Companies today face mounting threats from cyber criminals, necessitating compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations in order to safeguard themselves as well as their customers. We will discuss some of these regulations here along with ways businesses can achieve compliance.…