Cybersecurity and Data Expert, Samuel Kwame Adomako, has called on Ghanaian institutions and individuals to invest in stronger cybersecurity systems to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals.
Speaking on the Ghanakoma Morning Show on Akoma 87.9 FM in Kumasi on October 6, Mr. Adomako said the threat landscape is changing rapidly and that complacency could expose organisations to severe risks.
“Hackers are constantly developing new tools and strategies to steal data … institutions must continuously upgrade their systems,” he warned.
Adomako urged organisations to take a proactive stance rather than waiting for breaches to occur. He emphasised that regular software updates, internal controls, and up-to-date policies are key to keeping data safe.
“Institutions must … put in place systems to minimise the impact of any potential cyber-attacks,” he said.
He further advised all organisations to set up dedicated cybersecurity departments, adding that both departments and the professionals who work in them “should be accredited by the CSA.”He said aside from setting up units, it is essential for institutions to “conduct regular threat-hunting exercises and risk assessments … and address any risks identified.”
Adomako also cautioned the public against using free Wi-Fi networks, describing them as a common trap for hackers. “I want to use this opportunity to warn those who constantly take advantage of freebies … Hackers use this system … and hack people’s accounts,” he noted.