Virtual InfoSec now tier one Cybersecurity solutions provider

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a Tier One 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, this year, 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 centre against cyber threats for the Bank of Ghana, was one of the 51 cybersecurity providers (CSPs), cybersecurity establishments (CEs), and cybersecurity professionals (CPs) the CSA issued licences and accreditations to.

BoG’s Financial Industry Command Security Operations Centre (FICSOC), launched in May last year, is Africa’s first and was built by VIA, which has been in operation for 17 years.

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VIA, Emmanuel Asiedu-Sekyere, told the media after the event that the CSA’s recognition of the company as a tier-one CSP placed Virtual InfoSec at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation in Ghana.

“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 to innovate and provide 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, had supported it throughout the journey. Mr Asiedu-Sekyere gave an assurance 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 Ghana.

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. At the event, the Director-General of the CSA, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, 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 highlighted the collaborative efforts that went into refining the regulatory guidelines, involving extensive stakeholder engagements with industry players, academia, civil society organisations and government institutions.

He also advised licensed institutions and professionals to support the industry's growth through innovative solutions and services to businesses.

About 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 has positioned it as a trusted partner in safeguarding the digital infrastructure of numerous organisations.