The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), a state agency that drives its mission to build a resilient digital ecosystem and regulates cybersecurity activities in Ghana, on Wednesday 16,2025, unveiled one of Ghana’s secular musicians, known in the entertainment circles as Edem as an Ambassador for its flagship awareness programm at the agency’s office at the Airport City in Accra.
Known as the Safer Digital Ghana Campaign, the nationwide initiative is aimed at promoting online safety and cybersecurity awareness among Ghanaians.
The campaign seeks to educate citizens on the importance of cybersecurity and provide them with the necessary skills to protect themselves from cyber threats is expected to reach various campuses, including Senior High Schools.
It is also to promote Cyber Security Best Practices across all age groups., Combat cybercrime and digital threats, including phishing, scams, misinformation, online blackmail, and data breaches.
In fact the campaign is designed to enhance digital resilience among individuals, schools, communities, and institutions, and raise awareness of the Cyber Security Act, 2020 (ACT 1038)
With the increasing use of digital technologies in Ghana, the CSA recognizes the need to promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness and responsibility among citizens.
The Safer Digital Ghana Campaign will focus on several key areas, including educating citizens on the risks associated with online activities and providing them with tips on how to stay safe online, Providing citizens with the necessary skills to effectively use digital technologies and protect themselves from cyber threats, encouraging citizens to report cybercrime incidents and providing them with the necessary resources to do so.
Speaking at the launch, the Director General of Cyber Security Authority, Mr Divine Selase Agbeti highlighted the importance of the campaign as it will help bring down cybercrime in Ghana.
He said cybersecurity is not the sole responsibility of institutions, but rather, every Ghanaian must take an active role in protecting themselves and their communities online, adding that the campaign is anchored by a partnership with Edem, also known in private as Denning Edem Hotor
Explaining why Edem became the obvious choice for the campaign, Mr Divine Selase said CSA’s strategic choice of Edem as a brand Ambassador brings star power, influence, and cultural connection to the campaign, particularly among Ghana’s youth and digital-native generation, adding that Edem is a respected public figure with an authentic passion for digital advocacy
The CSA is urging all Ghanaians to participate in the campaign and take steps to protect themselves from cyber threats. By working together, we can create a safer and more secure digital environment for everyone.
The focus of the campaign is on four groups with appropriate topics for each group:
The children’s campaign has topics such as Cyberbullying, Digital Footprint, Password Hygiene, and Parental Control.
General Public: Online Scams, Social Engineering, Phishing, Account Takeovers, Fake News, Business: Supply Chain, Email Compromise, Backup and Recovery Plans.
Government Agencies: Insider Threat, Threat Intelligence Sharing, and Incident Reporting.
Messages have also been packaged with various local languages that will make it easy for people to understand.
“The Cyber Security Authority is committed to promoting cybersecurity awareness and protecting Ghanaians from cyber threats. We believe that by working together, we can create a safer and more secure digital environment for everyone.”
In an interview after the signing of the document, covering the partnership Edem said the country can’t afford to overlook this phenomenon, thus putting businesses and everybody at risk.
He said the campaign is to empower every Ghanaian to take active steps and safeguard themselves.
He added that as a brand Ambassador, he has dedicated myself to the success of the programm .
“Our shared vision is to make Ghanaians recognise that cybersecurity is not a technical concern but a personal duty, societal obligation, and national priority, so together we can make it more secure and digitally empowered said Edem”
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