Chapter Announcements

  • 2nd Speaker

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    Join us at the Volta Serene Hotel, Ho for the 6th IT Audit, Cyber Security & Risk Conference scheduled for Thursday, 18th June & Friday, 19th June 2026 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
     
    Presenting on the day with other seasoned conference speakers is Carl Sackey, CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE
    Past President, ISACA Accra Chapter; Lead Consultant, CS Consulting & Services Ltd, Accra, Ghana.
     
    Carl's topic for the conference is "Sovereign AI and the Global South: Concentration Risk, Resilience, and the Governance of Borrowed Intelligence". 
     
    SESSION ABSTRACT
    The era of artificial intelligence is being constructed upon a hierarchical stack—comprising chips, computation, data, models, talent, and capital—that is concentrated among a limited number of nations and corporations. For institutions across Africa and the broader Global South, this situation prompts a question that many AI strategies tend to overlook quietly: when your models, computational resources, and data processing capabilities are located beyond your borders and outside your control, whose strategy are you ultimately implementing?
     
    This session redefines “sovereign AI” away from political rhetoric and towards the pragmatic concerns of security, governance, and audit professionals. It maps the actual dependency chain supporting the AI capabilities of typical African institutions, reveals the concentration and operational-resilience risks embedded within it, and confronts the challenging economics of digital extractivism — where local data is used to train models that are subsequently rented back.
     
    The discussion examines the genuine trade-offs involved in data localisation, the national and regional regulatory environment—including the African Union’s Continental AI Strategy and national data protection regimes—and the alternative approach of leapfrogging and governance-focused adoption.
    Participants will depart equipped to consider AI dependency as a board-level and national security issue, focusing on resilience and concentration risks associated with third-party dependencies, enabling them to advise leadership appropriately.
     
    Come. Learn. Connect. Evolve.
     
    PAYMENT RATE: (Conference Fee Only. Accommodation not included) 
     
    Members: GHC 4,000
    Non-Members: GHC 4,500
    Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/ddNjRhMZ
     
    For more information, reach us at:
    info@isacaghana.org | +233 57 623 1092
     
    #ISACAAccra #Cybersecurity #ITAudit #RiskManagement #AIGovernance #AIandSecurity #DigitalTrust #FutureOfCybersecurity #FutureOfAI #SovereignAI #CyberGhana
  • 1st Speaker

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    Join us at the Volta Serene Hotel, Ho for the 6th IT Audit, Cyber Security & Risk Conference scheduled for Thursday, 18th June & Friday, 19th June 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Presenting on the day with other seasoned conference speakers is Beatrice Mensah, SHRM-SCP, Managing Consultant – Platinum Management Solutions. Accra, Ghana. Beatrice's topic for the conference is "Burnout, Boundaries & Balance: The Real Talk on Work-Life Sustainability in Cybersecurity". "Cybersecurity has a mental health crisis hiding in plain sight. Studies show 65%+ of security professionals report burnout — the always-on culture, the adversarial nature of the work, the feeling that you can never fully win, and in Ghana's context, the pressure of doing enterprise-grade security with under-resourced teams. This session is part honest panel conversation, part practical toolkit. No corporate platitudes. Real professionals share what pushed them to the edge and what actually helped – not "try meditation" advice, but structural, practical changes to how you work, set boundaries with employers, and protect your own longevity in this career." Speaker Profile: Beatrice Mensah, SHRM-SCP is the Managing Consultant of Platinum Management Solutions. She is a seasoned Human Resources executive with extensive experience driving organizational transformation, talent development, and strategic people management across multinational and local organizations in logistics, telecommunications, oil and gas, and manufacturing. She is recognized for building high-performing workplace cultures, leading change initiatives, and aligning HR strategy with business objectives. Beatrice holds an Executive MBA and is a Senior Certified HR Professional (SHRM-SCP), with a strong passion for leadership, innovation, and continuous growth. PAYMENT RATE: (Conference Fee Only. Accommodation not included) Members: GHC 4,000 Non-Members: GHC 4,500 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/ddNjRhMZ For more information, reach us at: info@isacaghana.org | +233 57 623 1092 #ISACAAccra #Cybersecurity #ITAudit #RiskManagement #AIGovernance #AIandSecurity #DigitalTrust #FutureOfCybersecurity #FutureOfAI #SovereignAI #CyberGhana

  • Exam Passers for March

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    Today, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and excellence of every individual contributing to the growth and development of our nation. From every industry to every role, your work continues to shape a stronger and more secure future. At the ISACA Accra Chapter, we recognize and appreciate the professionals driving innovation, governance, and digital trust across Ghana and beyond. Cheers to your impact. Today is yours. Happy May Day #WorkersDay #ISACAAccra #DigitalTrust #CyberGhana #Leadership #ProfessionalExcellence

  • Happy Workers Day

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    Today, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and excellence of every individual contributing to the growth and development of our nation. From every industry to every role, your work continues to shape a stronger and more secure future. At the ISACA Accra Chapter, we recognize and appreciate the professionals driving innovation, governance, and digital trust across Ghana and beyond. Cheers to your impact. Today is yours. Happy May Day #WorkersDay #ISACAAccra #DigitalTrust #CyberGhana #Leadership #ProfessionalExcellence

  • Webinar

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    Most cybersecurity risk assessments rely on qualitative labels like high, medium, or low. But how precise are these decisions? And are they enough in today’s evolving threat landscape? Join ISACA Accra for our 3rd webinar of 2026 as we explore how quantitative approaches can enhance cybersecurity risk assessments, improve decision-making, and support better resource allocation. Free Registration!!! You earn 2 CPE points!! 🔗 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DS2u8gnQWb Speaker: Fabiola Amedo Manager, Cyber Risk & Resilience, KPMG Ghana 🗓 Friday, 12th June 2026 🕓 16:00 – 17:30 GMT 🔗 Join via Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/397650366382706?p=9V8bhU4sVfHxKk2e0H Move beyond subjective ratings and strengthen how you assess cyber risk. #ISACAAccra #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #CyberRisk #DigitalTrust #CyberGhana

  • Webinar

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    Insider threats are no longer limited to employees. AI agents now operate with elevated access across systems, and without proper governance, they can introduce risks that are difficult to detect and control. This webinar breaks down the real risks, governance blind spots, and practical steps to secure your environment. Speaker: Clement Yayra Tettey, CISM, CRISC Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & Privacy Consulting, PwC Ghana Friday, 24th April 2026 16:00 – 17:30 GMT Free Registration Earn 2 CPE Points Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3K6Yna6fR3 Join via Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/332556207862267?p=IuO6lieahGpFMRYjbw Stay ahead. Understand the risk before it understands you. #ISACAAccra #Cybersecurity #AIandSecurity #AIGovernance #DigitalTrust #CyberGhana

  • Anticipate

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    The next chapter in Cybersecurity, IT Audit, and Risk isn't just about protecting systems; it's about shaping strategy in an AI-driven world

    . A conversation worth being part of is coming up.

    Volta Region is the destination. Get ready for a thrilling experience!

     Anticipate!

     #ISACAAccra #AlandISACA #AlandSecurity #AIGovernance #AIRiskManagement #DigitalTrust #FutureOfCybersecurity

  • Courtesy Call to Africa Digital Rights Hub

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    A small team led by our vice president visited Madam Teki Akuetteh at her office at the Africa Digital Rights Hub yesterday, ahead of her delivery this Friday.
     
    She is more than ready to deliver an insightful Data Privacy class that will be tailored to our audience and is already looking forward to the strategic partnerships we could forge together.
  • Ist CPE Seminar 2026

    Hello, ISACA Accra family 
     
    You’re invited to our 1st ISACA Accra Seminar 2026 
     
    Topic: Privacy by Design & Default in Practice
    Speaker: Teki Akuetteh, Executive Director, Africa Digital Rights Hub
     
     
    📅 Friday, Jan 23, 2026
    ⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM GMT
    📍 Ghana Shippers House, 7th Floor – Ridge
     
    We’ll explore how to turn Ghana’s Data Protection Act (Act 843) into a real system and process controls you can apply at work.
     
    What you’ll gain:
    ✔️ Transform Privacy by Design & by Default from theory into auditable, implementable controls.
    ✔️ Align privacy practices with Act 843, COBIT, and global standards.
    ✔️ Equip professionals to design, audit, and assure privacy-compliant systems across sectors.
     
     
    ✅ FREE
    🎓 Earn 2 CPE points
     
    👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/uLp3Y8EcMJ
     
    See you there! 🚀
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  • Panel Discussion

    🔥 Panel Spotlight

    Get ready for a powerful discussion:

    “AI Governance in Africa: Law and Policy Pathways for the Digital Economy.”
    This session will explain how Ghana’s National AI Strategy and the African Union AI Strategy shape legal and policy frameworks to drive innovation, trade, entrepreneurship, and economic transformation. Perfect for professionals working at the crossroads of law, tech, and policy.

    ⏳ And guess what? We’re only 12 days away!
    The 12th IT Governance Summit takes place on Friday, 19th September 2025 (09:00 – 17:00 GMT) at the Fiesta Royale Hotel, Dzorwulu – Accra, under the theme:
    “Empowering Ghana’s Digital Future: Governance, Innovation and Resilience.”

    🎯 Earn 7 CPE points while engaging with leading voices in IT governance, innovation, and resilience.

    💰 Payment Rate
    Members – GHC 2,500
    Non-Members – GHC 2,900

    👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dG3ngnF7

    📲 MoMo Payment:
    Name – ISACA Accra Chapter
    Number – 0550006665 (MTN | Ghana)

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  • Third Speaker

    🚀 The countdown is on! Join us at the 12th ISACA Accra IT Governance Summit on Friday, 19th September 2025 at Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra.

    This year’s theme, “Empowering Ghana’s Digital Future: Governance, Innovation and Resilience,”  brings together industry leaders to share practical insights and global best practices.

    🎤 Speaker Spotlight:
    Dr. Reginald Boafo Ankrah, Ph.D.
    Data & AI Consulting Manager, Accenture (UK)

    Topic: “Build Fast, Govern Faster: How Digital Trust Becomes Ghana’s Competitive Edge”

    Dr. Ankrah will unpack how policy-as-code, explainable AI guardrails, and continuous compliance can accelerate innovation without losing trust.

    🔑 Expect actionable playbooks, metrics, and strategies to transform cyber & data risk into board-ready resilience.

    💰 Rate: Members GHC 2,500 | Non-Members GHC 2,900
    📅 Date: Friday, 19th Sept 2025 | 🕘 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
    📍 Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra

    👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/U15sB7kWAE

    #ISACAAccra #ITGovernanceSummit #AI #DigitalTrust #Innovation

  • Second Speaker

    🔥 It’s happening! The 12th IT Governance Summit is coming your way!
     
    📅 Date: Friday, 19th September 2025
    📍 Venue: Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra
    ⏰ Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
     
    🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Orlando Olumide Odejide (Managing Partner, A4S)
    Topic: “Leveraging ISO Standards and International Best Practice Frameworks for Governance, Innovation and Resilience (GIR).”
     
    Don’t miss this exclusive gathering of industry leaders, experts, and professionals in GRC, IT Audit, and Cybersecurity.
     
    👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/U15sB7kWAE
     
    💰 Rate: Members – GHC 2,500 | Non-Members – GHC 2,900
     
    #ISACAAccrachapter #ITGovernanceSummit
  • First Speaker

    Excited to announce that our Keynote Speaker for the ISACA Accra Chapter IT Governance Summit is none other than Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) – Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations.
     
    With a wealth of experience spanning public service, ICT policy, and international diplomacy, Hon. Sam George brings a unique perspective to the intersection of governance, technology, and innovation. His career journey from the Presidency to Parliament, and now leading Ghana’s digital agenda, is a testament to his commitment to shaping a forward-looking, connected nation.
     
    Join us as he shares insights that promise to inspire action, spark ideas, and shape conversations at the highest level of IT governance.
     
    📅 Date: Friday, 19th September 2025
    🕘 Time: 09:00 – 17:00 GMT
     📍 Venue: Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra
     🎯 CPE: 7 Points
     
    Whether in cybersecurity, audit, risk, or data governance, this is the summit to elevate your leadership and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
     
    PAYMENT RATE: 
    Members: GHC 2,500
    Non-Members: GHC 2,900
     
    Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/U15sB7kWAE
     
     
    📞 For inquiries: +233 57 623 1092
     📸 Don’t forget to share and tag #ISACAAccra!
    👉 See you there!
     
    #ISACAAccra #ITGovernanceSummit #DigitalGhana #LeadershipInTech
  • 6TH ISACA ACCRA WEBINAR

    Dear Valued Member.

     

    You are kindly invited to participate in the 6th ISACA Accra Webinar on Friday, 12th September 2025.

     

    Topic: The Benefits of Cloud Computing in Organizations

     

    Cloud computing is a business model of delivering computer services over the internet allowing organizations and users to access and utilize cloud resources such as services, storage, databases, software, and analytics on-demand. This enables organizations to eliminate the need for physical hardware ownership and management, leading to flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency.

     

    Time: 16:00 - 17:30 GMT

    Speaker: Adolphus Henderson CISA, CHFI, CEH, OCA

    Computer Forensics Investigator/ Ethical Hacker, Accra- Ghana

    Rate: FREE

    Registration Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/tvN3DgEeTg

    Link to Join (TEAMS): https://bit.ly/4fJl4WR

    Flyer: 6th ISACA Accra Webinar Flyer 2025.pdf

     

    Speaker Profile: Mr. Adolphus Henderson is computer forensics investigator/Ethical hacker, he currently works with an international company as an information security analyst. He holds a bachelor’s degree information technology from the Sikkim Manipal university in India, and a postgraduate diploma in IT from GIMPA as well as master’s degree in cyber security and digital forensic from GIMPA. He also holds the following IT certifications (CHFI, CEH, CISA, security+, A+, OCA, CompTIA Pen Test+, and google certified cloud engineer certificate).

     

    Two (2) CPE points will be awarded. To facilitate easy admittance and appropriation of CPE's, Members are kindly entreated to provide their ISACA ID's and specify their full names and email addresses as known to ISACA when registering and "JOIN" the meeting with the corresponding name used in registering. 

     

    Thank you.

     

    Kind regards,

  • VISIT TO DPC

    Earlier this week, the ISACA ACCRA CHAPTER paid a significant courtesy call to the Data Protection Commission - Ghana (DPC), a visit rooted in shared values and a collective ambition to advance Ghana’s data protection ecosystem.

    At the heart of the meeting was a simple but powerful goal: to foster strategic collaboration that transcends institutional mandates and drives national impact.

    The ISACA Accra Chapter, led by its President Solomon H. H. Ackom, outlined its vision and upcoming initiatives, ranging from professional development to cybersecurity advocacy, and explored how it could support the Commission’s broader mandate. The message was clear: ISACA Accra Chapter stands ready to be a partner in advancing Ghana’s digital trust agenda.

    On the Commission’s side, Executive Director Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo provided deep insight into the DPC’s strategic direction. He emphasized the importance of interagency and stakeholder collaboration, not just for compliance, but for cultivating true ownership and buy-in across public and private sectors.

    He also spoke candidly about two critical policy frontiers:

    1. The Review of the Data Protection Act, ensuring it reflects today’s realities.
    2. The Emerging Technology Act, a forward-looking initiative being shaped with input from expert resource personnel.

    But perhaps most importantly, the conversation turned to public awareness. Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo highlighted the urgent need to demystify data protection for the average Ghanaian. Whether through social media, traditional media, or training in local languages, the Commission is on a mission to bridge the knowledge gap between policy and the public.

    In a particularly important insight, he pointed to the regulation of personal health information (PHI) in Ghana’s health sector. The Commission is considering the adoption of HIPAA-aligned frameworks to safeguard patients’ data, a necessary step as the sector becomes increasingly digitized.

    This wasn’t just a meeting. It was a signal of a commitment from both institutions to collaborate, educate, and legislate with clarity and purpose.

    As Ghana's digital landscape evolves, partnerships like these will be essential to ensuring that privacy, security, and innovation walk hand in hand


  • VISIT TO CSA

    A delegation from ISACA Accra Chapter, led by the Chapter President, Solomon H. H. Ackom, paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti, to congratulate him on his recent appointment.

    The visit also served as an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding collaboration between the two organisations.

    During the visit, ISACA Accra Chapter shared its commitment to supporting the operationalisation of the Industry Forum, an initiative designed to serve as a platform for engaging cybersecurity industry stakeholders across the country

  • 5TH Webinar

    🔔 You're Invited!
    Join us for the 5th ISACA Accra chapter Webinar happening on Friday, 11th July 2025, as we explore a high-impact topic:

    🎯 Topic: Use of AI in IT Audit: Issues to Consider
    🕓 Time: 16:00–17:30 GMT
    🎙️ Speaker: Joseph Foster Gordon, CISA, CISM – Head of Consumer Ops, Absa Bank Ghana
    💸 Rate: FREE
    🎓 CPE: 2 Points
    📝 Register: https://lnkd.in/dqRA4mwn
    🔗 Join via Teams: https://bit.ly/3TjBYBm

    🌐 From bias to explainability, AI is transforming audit. But how do we manage risks, ensure fairness, and remain compliant?
    Expect practical insights, AI use cases, and real talk from an expert with over 29 years of industry experience in security, risk, banking ops, and tech.

    🧠 Let’s explore the audit of tomorrow together.

    ISACAAccrachapter AIinAudit ITGovernance CISA CISM DigitalRisk GhanaTech hashtagCyberAudit WebinarAlert

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  • Speaker Alert

    🚨 Speaker alert! 🚨
     
    Tahiru Alhassan from the Bank of Ghana is joining us at the ISACA Accra Chapter Conference in Kumasi! 🎤🔥
     
    He leads Digital Assets at BoG’s FinTech & Innovation Office and will speak on:
     
    🔐 Cryptocurrency & Data Protection
     
    He’s deeply involved in FinTech regulation, blockchain, and innovation risk. Come hear insights that matter!
     
    🗓️ June 19–20 | 🏨 Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel
    ⏰ 9:00am–5:00pm
     
    🎟️ Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/dfVguwnM3x
    📲 MoMo: 0550006665 | Name: ISACA Accra Chapter | MTN
     
    Let’s get crypto-smart! 💡
  • KEYNOTE SPEAKER

    Brace yourselves, our keynote speaker for the 5th IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Conference is none other than Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti, Ag. Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Ghana!

    With global experience spanning the UK, the military, and high-level cyber strategy roles in finance and governance, Mr. Agbeti is bringing serious fire to Kumasi! 💥

    From the Bank of England to Barclays, from British Army combat zones to Africa’s cyber frontier, he’s walked the talk on securing nations and digital economies.

    🧠 With credentials like CISM, ISO Lead Auditor, and DORA Specialist, this isn’t just a keynote, it’s cyber inspiration, leadership, and strategy distilled into one unforgettable session!

    📍 Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel

    📅 June 19–20, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    🔗 Register: [https://forms.office.com/r/dfVguwnM3x]

    📱 MoMo: 0550006665 (ISACA Accra Chapter)

    🔐 Cybersecurity meets global leadership  and the countdown is on...

    💣 Day 4, Let’s go!

    #ISACAAccrachapter #CyberConference2025 #KeynoteSpeaker #DigitalGhana #CyberLeadership #Day5Countdown #CSA #KumasiCalling

  • PANEL DISCUSSION

    👀 With only 9 days to go, AI is already reviewing your job description!
    Will bots run the SOC while we sip coffee? Or are humans still the MVPs? Let’s find out. 😅
     
    📍 Join us at the Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel for the 5th IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Conference
    🗓️ Thursday 19th – Friday 20th June 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
     
    🎤 Panel Discussion:
    "The Rise of Autonomous Security Operations: Will AI Replace the SOC Analyst?"
    We’re diving deep into Security Copilots, AI-XDRs, and what this all means for jobs in Ghana’s cybersecurity space.
     
    🎟️ Fee:
    Members – GHC 3,800 | Non-Members – GHC 4,200
    📲 Register now: (https://forms.office.com/r/dfVguwnM3x)
    💰 Momo: 0550006665 (ISACA Accra Chapter) – MTN
     
    Countdown's real. Robots are too. Let’s talk about it. 🤖🔥
    #ISACAAccrachapter #CyberConference #AIvsHuman #Day9Countdown