GCIF outlines cybersecurity activities from October to December

The Ghana Cybersecurity Industry Forum (GCIF) is planning a series of activities from October to December 2026 to strengthen cybersecurity skills, engage students and improve public awareness.

Speaking during a media engagement on September 24, 2026, the Interim President of the Forum said it will organise at least two student engagement programmes in October, although the exact dates have not yet been finalised.

The student programmes are part of GCIF’s efforts to create a clear career path for cybersecurity professionals, helping students understand how they can enter the industry and develop their careers.

“One of our most important mandates is ensuring the creation of a clear career path, so that once you enter the career, you know there is a clear developmental path which can guide you to develop,” he stated.

GCIF will also organise a virtual assets workshop in October in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana. The workshop will focus on cybersecurity issues surrounding cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and other virtual assets.

He mentioned that the training is important because virtual assets are already being widely used, while the Bank of Ghana has introduced regulations to help prevent abuse and protect consumers.

According to GCIF, cybersecurity professionals need to understand the unique risks associated with virtual assets so they can provide appropriate advice and support to companies operating in the sector.

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The Forum will also work with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) on cybersecurity awareness activities aimed at the general public.

In November, GCIF plans to organise a community roadshow to educate people on cybersecurity and practical ways to protect themselves from online threats.

The Forum will also launch its Cyber Fest in November 2026, with the major festival expected to take place in 2027. The initiative will use music and entertainment to promote cybersecurity awareness, with well-known Ghanaian musicians expected to support the campaign.

GCIF said it wants to make cybersecurity awareness more engaging by moving beyond traditional programmes where people simply sit and listen to presentations.

“We don’t want cybersecurity awareness to be as boring. I have to come and sit down and listen to you talk; no. Let’s have it from a fun perspective,” C.K. Bruce said.

He stated that the Forum’s broader objective is to promote everyday cyber hygiene and encourage people to adopt safer digital practices.

He noted that public awareness of basic cybersecurity practices has improved significantly in recent years.

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