Ghana takes centre stage at CAISEC 2026

Ghana has taken center stage in continental cybersecurity dialogues, with Divine Selase Agbeti, Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), spearheading discussions at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and Conference (CAISEC) 2026 in Cairo.

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cybersecurity had become central to national security, economic development,and digital trust.

In his keynote address and as Chair of the Africa Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA), Agbeti stressed that cybersecurity is now fundamental to national security, economic development, and digital trust. He urged African nations to move beyond isolated efforts and collaborate to protect their digital economies, emphasizing the need for stronger regional cooperation, investment in capacity building, and unified responses to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Agbeti also highlighted Ghana's advancements in cybersecurity regulation, critical infrastructure protection, cybercrime response, incident management, and public-private partnerships.

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African countries to move beyond isolated national efforts and work together to protect their digital economies.

A significant outcome of the conference was the inaugural Arab-Africa Cybersecurity Roundtable, chaired by Agbeti in his ANCA capacity. This meeting brought together cybersecurity authorities and policymakers from both regions to discuss threat intelligence sharing, cyber diplomacy, critical infrastructure protection, workforce development, cybercrime response, and digital trust. Participants committed to deepening institutional collaboration and establishing practical mechanisms for sustained cooperation, marking a milestone for South-South cooperation and signaling Africa's growing influence in global cybersecurity governance.

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Participants agreed to deepen institutional collaboration and develop practical mechanisms for sustained cooperation between both regions.

Agbeti was further recognized with a Special Achievement Award for his significant contributions to cybersecurity policy, resilience, capacity building, and international cooperation across Ghana and Africa. He dedicated the award to Ghana, the Cyber Security Authority, ANCA member states, and all partners dedicated to building a safer digital future.

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Ghana, the Cyber Security Authority, ANCA member states, and partners working to build a safer digital future.