Cyber Security Authority extends deadline for licensing of CSPS, CPS, CES

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has extended the deadline for the licensing and accreditation of Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs), and Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) from the previous date, September 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

The authority, in a press statement issued on October 29, noted that the extension is to “allow Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) who have not commenced the process of obtaining licences and accreditations to do so in compliance with Act 1038”.

Moreover, the extension is in line with the CSA’s adaptation of a collaborative approach in regulating the industry, and the need to create an enabling and vibrant ecosystem that allows for the development of the industry.

“The purpose of the regime is to ensure regulatory compliance with Act 1038 and to provide a streamlined mechanism for ensuring that Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) offer their services in accordance with approved standards and procedures in line with domestic requirements and international best practice”.

“All applicants who have registered on the CSA’s licensing and accreditation portal but have not yet submitted complete applications are required to do so within this period of extension”.

“To commence the application process, or for further information, interested persons should visit https://csa.gov.gh/licensing_and_accreditation“, the statement further added.

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), under the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, was established by the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) to regulate cybersecurity activities in the country; to promote the development of cybersecurity in the country and to provide for related matters.