Ghana warns universities after University of Nottingham cyberattack

The International — Cyber Security Authority of Ghana has issued a strong warning to universities and other operators of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in Ghana to enhance their cybersecurity measures. This warning comes in response to a significant cyberattack on the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, which reportedly compromised the personal and financial data of approximately 450,000 students and alumni. The International — Cyber Security Authority emphasized that no institution is immune to cyber threats and that Ghana's rapidly digitizing education sector and other critical sectors are increasingly exposed to cyber risks. The Authority reminded institutions to comply with the Directive for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, launched in October 2021, which mandates cybersecurity governance structures, risk assessments, security controls, incident reporting, and response plans. The International — Cyber Security Authority plans to intensify monitoring and enforcement activities to ensure adherence to these directives, aiming to protect Ghana's national security, public safety, and economic stability from evolving cyber threats.