Ghana’s owners of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) have been reminded that complying with national cybersecurity requirements is a responsibility they cannot afford to ignore.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says owners of critical infrastructure must take practical steps to protect their systems against cyber threats and ensure the continued delivery of essential services.

He made the remarks at a workshop on “CII Resilience Beyond IT: Securing Ghana’s Operational Technology Ecosystem,” organised by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in partnership with Cybershield as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026.

The Minister stressed that compliance with the Directive for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure is essential to responsible digital operations and the country’s overall resilience.

Critical Information Infrastructure includes systems and assets whose disruption could affect essential services and national security. Protecting these systems is important because a cyberattack can extend beyond computers and data to disrupt the physical operations of organisations and services people depend on.

To strengthen protection, the Minister called on CII owners to establish effective cybersecurity governance structures and ensure that accredited cybersecurity leadership is in place.

He also urged them to report cybersecurity incidents promptly, conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments, and engage only Tier 1 licensed cybersecurity service providers.

These measures are intended to help organisations identify weaknesses, respond to threats and reduce the risk of disruptions to critical systems.

The call also highlights the need for organisations responsible for essential services to treat cybersecurity as an ongoing operational responsibility rather than a task to be addressed only after an attack occurs.

For businesses and public institutions managing critical infrastructure, failure to identify vulnerabilities and respond appropriately to incidents could have consequences beyond financial losses, potentially affecting service delivery and public confidence.

Regular security assessments, clear reporting procedures and qualified professional support can help organisations identify risks before they develop into serious incidents. However, these measures must be backed by consistent implementation and accountability.

As Ghana continues to expand its use of digital technologies, protecting the systems that support essential services remains an important part of national development and public safety.

The Minister’s message is clear: owners of Critical Information Infrastructure must meet their cybersecurity obligations and take responsibility for protecting the systems entrusted to them.

NEO ReportGH Advocacy Focus: Cybersecurity is not only a technical issue. It is also a public safety concern. Critical infrastructure owners must comply with established security requirements, while the relevant authorities must sustain oversight and accountability to help protect essential services and the people who depend on them.