Chapter Announcements

Join us for #ISACACommunITyDay on Saturday, 5 October 2024! Learn how you can participate in this global volunteer movement: http://bit.ly/2IZ8jbW  

Hey ISACA Accra members! 🌟

It's that exciting time of the year again – election season! 🗳️ On November 7th, 2024, we will come together to elect our new leaders for the 2025-2026 term. This is your chance to shape the future of our chapter and make a real impact. 

We have four fantastic positions up for grabs:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer

Do you have a vision for our chapter? Are you ready to lead with passion and innovation? Or do you know someone who would be perfect for the job? Now's the time to step up or nominate a fellow member!

Why should you get involved?
- Network with industry leaders and peers.
- Develop your leadership skills.
- Contribute to the growth and success of our chapter.
- Have fun while making a difference!

So, dust off those campaign slogans, prepare your speeches, and make this election the best one yet! 🎤✨

Remember, your vote matters. Let's come together and elect leaders who will drive our chapter forward with energy and enthusiasm. See you at the polls!

Meet our Panelists Speaking on "Enhancing Cybersecurity Performance at the Board Level"
Our Vice President, Elsie Ankuma will be moderating this panel made up of
Desmond Israel ESQ , Felix Duku and Carl Sackey, CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE. A team put together to deliver maximum knowledge from diverse areas.

Register Now:

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Dear Valued Member,

Get ready for an inspiring day at the 11th IT Governance Summit on Friday, 20th September 2024, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Fiesta Royale Hotel, Dzorwulu - Accra.

We are thrilled to introduce one of our distinguished speakers, Mr. Carl Sackey, CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE Sackey, a leading IT governance and cyber security expert. Carl brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, holding titles such as Lead Consultant at CS Consulting & Services Ltd., Board Member of the Cyber Security Authority, and Immediate Past President of ISACA Accra Chapter.

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous cyber threats. Carl’s presentation, “Crafting a Cyber Vision – Building the Ideal Security Architecture,” will provide a strategic framework for protecting assets while fostering business growth. He will delve into essential elements such as layered defense strategies, zero trust principles, flexible infrastructure, a security-first culture, and advanced technologies like AI and automation.

Carl A. Sackey is a seasoned professional with over 25 years in IT management and technical expertise, including 20+ years in C-Suite leadership. He has led significant projects in Ghana’s digitalization efforts and is an accredited trainer and mentor in IT security, audit, and risk management.

Register now: 

 
Members: https://lnkd.in/d5rNGQ2b 

Non-Members: https://lnkd.in/dyr3FA74 

 
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Dear Valued Member,

Join us at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra on September 20th, 2024, for the 11th IT Governance Summit!

We’re thrilled to announce Prof. Ezer Osei Yeboah-Boateng as one of our keynote speakers. Prof. Ezer is the Deputy Director General – Technical Operations at the National Communications Authority (NCA) with over 25 years of experience in telecommunications and cybersecurity. He has significantly impacted Sierra Leone, DR Congo, Guinea, Nigeria, and Ghana. With advanced degrees in Cybersecurity and Telecommunications, he brings unparalleled expertise to the NCA.

Prof. Ezer will delve into building a cyber-resilient organization, using AI and ML to heighten security. He will highlight governance challenges, risks of complacency, and the necessity of continuous monitoring to ensure robust cybersecurity.

Register now:

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Non-Members: https://lnkd.in/dyr3FA74

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Dear Valued Member,
Join us at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra on September 20th, 2024, for the 11th IT Governance Summit!

We’re thrilled to announce Desmond Israel ESQ as one of our keynote speakers. Desmond is a seasoned data privacy and information security expert with over 15 years of experience. As the founder of Information Security Architects Ltd, a Rapid7 Gold Partner, he has delivered top-tier cybersecurity solutions.
Desmond also consults for Legal Afrique Unlimited and leads research on Guardian Safety Frameworks for the Metaverse with the XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) in the USA. He holds an LL.M. in National Security and Cybersecurity from George Washington University.
Desmond will delve into the hidden vulnerabilities within Zero Trust security frameworks, using the recent CrowdStrike update glitch as a case study. He will highlight governance challenges, risks of complacency, and the necessity of continuous monitoring to ensure Zero Trust is more than just a buzzword.

Register now:

Members: https://lnkd.in/d5rNGQ2b

Non-Members: https://lnkd.in/dyr3FA74


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Dear Valued Member,

Join us at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra on September 20th, 2024, for the 11th IT Governance Summit!

We're thrilled to announce Wilfred Neneh Addico as one of our keynote speakers. He's an expert in fraud risk management with over 21 years of experience and currently leading the Advisory Service line at Makers and Partners. Wilfred will address the critical challenges undermining corporate IT governance in Ghana and provide strategies to maximize IT investments.

Registration Rates:
- Members: GHC 2,000
- Non-Members: GHC 2,500

Register now:

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WooHoo!🎉🎉. July has brought us some brilliant individuals who have aced their ISACA exams. Huge congratulations to all the July exam passers! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Keep up the fantastic work and

shine bright in your future endeavors! 🎉👏

Gordon Aniagyei - CISA
Sam-Charles Arday, ACCA - CISA
HINI PRUDENCE YAYRA-CISA
jonathan lamptey -CISA
Abena Kwabea Atakora - CISA
Felix Dzandu - CISA
David Avoryie - CISA
edmund hilary attiku - CISA
Charlotte Appiah - CISA
Abdul Rahim Zakaria, CISA® - CISA
Nana Akua Asare - CISA
Richard Amoaku (CISA, CISM, CRISC) - CISA
Martin Kwame Nyaaba CC, CISA - CISA
Yaw Osei Asiedu-Danquah - CISA
Albert Kumah- CISA

Ernest K. Dey, CISA - CISA

Jerry Francis Sagoe, PMP, CISA, CISM- CISM
BENEDICT GREGORY KWESI AIDOO - CISM

Dear Valued Member,

You are kindly invited to participate in the 4th and 5th ISACA Accra Webinars on Friday, 9th August 2024, and Friday, 16th August 2024 respectively.

The first part of the presentation will be delivered on Friday, 9th August, and the practical session on Friday, 16th August 2024 under the same topic via Microsoft Teams.

Topic: Data: A People Dilemma, A Process Logic and a Technology Puzzle

Organizations face challenges in managing scattered and poorly managed data. Aligning people, processes, and technology is key to leveraging data for innovation and competitiveness. Mismanagement can hinder progress and damage reputation.

Business leaders must strategically navigate these elements to unlock data’s potential. The webinar will offer insights on data governance using Microsoft Purview and include a live data protection and loss prevention demo.

Time: 16:00 - 17:00 GMT

Speaker I: @Benjamin Akuffo, CISA

CEO, MultiThread ICT Solutions 

Speaker II: Benjamin Cobblah, CISM, CGEIT, ITBMC,

Deputy CITO (Information & Technology Security, Planning & Support)

University of Ghana, Legon

Rate: FREE

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/tTbJGinG12

Link to Join (TEAMS) on 9th August (Presentation): https://bit.ly/3WtTrJv

Link to Join (TEAMS) on 16th August (Practical Session):https://bit.ly/4d6X11y

Great News🥳🥳 ISACA Accra Chapter Partners With Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi To Enhance IT Career Opportunities🎉🎉

The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Accra Chapter has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi to provide career guidance and professional opportunities in Information Technology.

🎙️ Exciting Speaker Alert! 🎙️

Meet Gbolabo Awelewa, the Chief Solutions Officer at Cybervergent ! Armed with certifications including C|CISO, CISM, CHFI, COBIT 5, and ISO 27001, 22301, and 20000 Lead Implementer. 🤯, he’s a force to be reckoned with. But that’s not all—Gbolabo is also an advisor to LSETF and Sothes Group, shaping the tech startup landscape. 🌐

🔑 Topic Teaser: Establishing Digital Trust 🔑

In this electrifying session, Gbolabo will reveal the secrets of securing enterprises. From risk management to data protection, he’ll guide you through the holistic approach every business needs. 🚀

Don’t miss out—your reputation, customer confidence, and competitive edge are on the line! 💪🔒

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🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟

Get ready to hear from our next speaker, Alex Ntow, the brilliant CTO of EITBS LIMITED in Ghana! 🎉 With a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany, Alex has an impressive background in the IT industry, having worked with big names like Hewlett-Packard, Veritas Technologies, and Symantec Cooperation. 🚀

🔒 Alex and his team at EITBS have been at the forefront of providing top-notch Information Security and Management solutions to customers in the Telco, Finance, Manufacturing, and Service sectors. Their expertise spans across German-speaking Europe, with short assignments to France, the UK, Nigeria, and Algeria. 🌍

🔐 Alex's topic, "API Security🛡️, Why Necessary?" is a must-hear! APIs are crucial for digital transformation, yet they also expose sensitive data, making them a prime target for cyber attacks. Alex will shed light on why securing these APIs is a top priority for developers and application security managers. Don't miss out on this insightful session! 🌐

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🎙️ Meet Charles Otoo: The AI Security Expert! 🚀

🔍 Brace yourselves! Charles Otoo, our brilliant executive director at AI technologies, is about to ignite the stage! 🌟 His expertise spans fintech, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
🌐 Before joining AI Technologies, Charles was a Governance, Risk, and Compliance virtuoso, specializing in cybersecurity, IT strategy, and service management. 🛡️ With over a decade of experience across diverse industries, he’s both a thought leader and a subject matter expert.

🔒 Topic: Auditing and Securing AI Systems: Strategies & Frameworks

🔍 In this electrifying presentation, we’ll dissect the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and the Google AI Security Framework. 🤖 Real-world case studies will illuminate AI attacks, while we delve into risk assessment, compliance, and performance auditing. 🌐 Our journey concludes with a rallying call for robust AI auditing practices! 🚀

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Here are the details you need to know:

📅 Date: Thursday, 23rd May & Friday 24th May 2024
🕘 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
🏨 Venue: Aqua Safari Resort, Ada
🎓 CPE Hours: 14 CPE Points

PAYMENT RATE:
💼 Members: Ghc 3,600
👥 Non-Members: Ghc 3,900

🔗 Registration & Payment Links:
- Members:https://lnkd.in/d4N9emWe
- Non-Members: https://lnkd.in/dYBag_sK

And if you're looking for accommodation, we've got you covered! Standard room rates at the Aqua Safari Resort are GHC 1,500 a night (tax inclusive). Contact Dede, Alberta, Gina, or Theresa at 0540110192 / reservations@aquasafariresort.com for reservations. 🏨📞

To make sure you get your CPEs hassle-free, please provide your IDs and specify your full names and email addresses as known to ISACA when registering.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to develop essential skills, network with industry experts, and have a blast! See you there! 🎉🌟

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