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By: Terry Asiedu , one month ago

Money now moves in seconds. Can governance keep up?

Across Africa, real-time payments are transforming how individuals, businesses, and governments transact. But as payment systems become faster, the questions around governance, risk, and resilience become even more critical.

How do organizations manage risk when transactions settle in seconds?

How do governance frameworks evolve to support an always-on payments ecosystem?

Join us for the 4th ISACA Accra Webinar as we explore these pressing questions with Ezekiel Akpan, Manager, Digital & Payments, KPMG Ghana.

Topic:

From Strategy to Governance: Navigating the Real-Time Payments Revolution in Africa

This session will examine the following:

🔹 The evolving landscape of real-time payments across Africa

🔹 Governance and risk considerations for always-on payment infrastructure

🔹 Accountability in an increasingly interconnected financial ecosystem

🔹 Practical strategies for strengthening resilience and oversight

Whether you're an IT auditor, cybersecurity professional, risk practitioner, governance leader, or payments specialist, this webinar will provide practical insights into one of Africa's fastest-evolving digital transformations.

📅 Friday, 14th August 2026

🕓 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT

💻 Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/352192614803430?p=Pfq2KUcTmdjQMb1m3m

🎟️ Registration: FREE

📜 Earn 2 CPE Hours

📌 Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/E1rHiU1cTp

#ISACAAccra #Webinar #RealTimePayments #DigitalPayments #ITGovernance #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #FinTech #Africa #DigitalTransformation #CPE #ISACA
Thank You to ISACA Accra Chapter

By: Terry Asiedu , 2 months ago

Dear ISACA Accra Chapter Members,

A big thank you to everyone who made time to attend the 6th IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Conference in Ho. Your presence, participation, engaging discussions, and enthusiasm contributed immensely to the conference's success.

It was inspiring to see professionals from across the industry come together to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and advance the conversation around IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance.

Thank you once again for your continued support and commitment to the ISACA Accra Chapter community. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and initiatives.

Warm regards,
ISACA Accra Chapter
5th Speaker

By: Terry Asiedu , 2 months ago

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 Professor Kester Quist-Aphetsi, PhD, Chairman of CRITAC, Chair, National Cyber Intelligence & Defense Research Project. Accra - Ghana.

Professor Kester Quist-Aphetsi, PhD is a distinguished global Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence expert. He has taught Cybersecurity and Digital forensics courses at the undergraduate and post graduate level as well as professionals for more than 10 years. He is a Tier 1 Certified Cybersecurity Professional by the National Cyber Security Authority under Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) with more than a decade of Professional practice. He is the Chair of the National Cyber Intelligence and Cyber Defence research Project. He is a Professional Member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and has specialties in Digital Forensics Investigations, Digital Evidence and Malware Analysis. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences is a regulated Professional Body of Forensic Sciences. He has expertise in counter cyberterrorism, Cyber Warfare and Cyber Defense as well as an extensive research expertise in cyber weapons.

He is a member of DEFCON, the world largest hacker group. He is a Judge at the Global Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge held globally under the US Department of State Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy and the Atlantic Council USA. He is a member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Advisory Committee with responsibilities including reviewing plans for W3C work, electing members of the Advisory Board and the Technical Architecture Group and participating in the election of the W3C Board of Directors.

Come. Learn. Connect. Evolve.

Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ddNjRhMZ

📍 Volta Serene Hotel, Ho

📆 18th - 19th June, 2026

🎟️ Members: GH₵4,000

🎟️ Non-Members: GH₵4,500

For more information, reach us at:

info@isacaghana.org | +233 57 623 1092

#ISACAAccra #Cybersecurity #ITAudit #RiskManagement #AIGovernance #AIandSecurity #DigitalTrust #FutureOfCybersecurity #CyberGhana
4th Speaker

By: Terry Asiedu , 2 months ago

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 Wilfred Neneh Addico, Advisory Partner, Makers and Partners.

Neneh's topic for the conference is "Stakeholder Management for IT and Systems Auditors".

Effective stakeholder management has become a critical success factor in the conduct of IT and systems audits, particularly within Ghana’s increasingly digitalized and highly regulated business environment. Technical competence alone is no longer sufficient for successful audit execution. IT auditors must also possess the ability to engage stakeholders strategically, manage expectations, communicate complex technical issues in business language, and navigate organizational sensitivities without compromising audit independence.

This presentation explores practical stakeholder engagement approaches tailored for IT and systems auditors operating within Ghanaian public institutions, financial institutions, telecom companies, fintechs, and large private sector organizations. Drawing from real audit experiences and governance challenges, the session will address key areas such as stakeholder identification and mapping, understanding operational and reputational concerns, communication planning, handling resistance during audits, escalation management, negotiation of remediation actions, and effective reporting of audit findings.

The session will further demonstrate how poor stakeholder engagement can delay audit activities, restrict access to information, create resistance to findings, and ultimately weaken audit impact even where technical audit work is sound. Particular attention will be given to managing engagements involving CIOs, CISOs, IT operations teams, vendors, and executive management within complex governance structures common in Ghanaian organizations.

The presentation is designed to provide IT auditors with practical, actionable techniques to improve cooperation, strengthen audit effectiveness, enhance acceptance of audit findings, and support successful implementation of corrective actions. It aligns with global audit and governance best practices while remaining practical and relevant to the realities of IT audit execution in Ghana.

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
3rd Speaker

By: Terry Asiedu , 2 months ago

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 Prince Adu,CISA, CRISC, Cybersecurity Professional. Membership Chair, ISACA Accra Chapter.

Prince's topic for the conference is "The Identity Collapse. Why Ghana’s Next Major Breach Will Begin with a Login, not a Hack."

Prince Adu CCSP, CISA, CRISC, SWIFT CSP Assessor is a Cybersecurity Professional with over 10 years working experience in Finance, Telecoms and Consulting Industry. A co-founder of Novvel AI Ltd and serves on the board of the ISACA Ghana Chapter as Membership Chair. His practice spans Cybersecurity consulting, vulnerability assessment, GRC, SOC operations, and AI security strategy across Ghanaian and African market contexts.

He brings both practitioner experience and a governance professional's strategic lens, bridging global threat intelligence with the regulatory and organisational responses that matter to Ghanaian audiences.

In 2026, attackers are no longer breaking into systems — they are logging in. Identity compromise has overtaken technical exploitation as the leading initial access technique globally, and Ghana's GHC 570 billion mobile money ecosystem, Ghana Card-anchored digital identity, and expanding fintech APIs make this market uniquely exposed.

This keynote brings the global threat home, introduces a Ghana-specific four-vector identity attack surface, and uses an immersive live-decision format, "The Breach Room", to test how organisations would actually respond.

Come. Learn. Connect. Evolve.

Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ddNjRhMZ

📍 Volta Serene Hotel, Ho

📆 18th - 19th June, 2026

🎟️ Members: GH₵4,000

🎟️ Non-Members: GH₵4,500

For more information, reach us at:

info@isacaghana.org | +233 57 623 1092

#ISACAAccra #Cybersecurity #ITAudit #RiskManagement #AIGovernance #AIandSecurity #DigitalTrust #FutureOfCybersecurity #CyberGhana
2nd Speaker

By: Terry Asiedu , 2 months ago

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

By: Terry Asiedu , 2 months ago

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

By: Terry Asiedu , 3 months ago

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

By: Terry Asiedu , 3 months ago

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

By: Terry Asiedu , 3 months ago

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

By: Terry Asiedu , 4 months ago

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

By: Terry Asiedu , 5 months ago

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

By: Terry Asiedu , 7 months ago

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

By: Terry Asiedu , 7 months ago

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! 🚀
Panel Discussion

By: Terry Asiedu , 11 months ago

🔥 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

By: Terry Asiedu , one year ago

🚀 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

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