Bank of Ghana to Review Banks’ Cybersecurity Compliance
Bank of Ghana will conduct thematic reviews of banks’ adherence to its revised Cyber and Information Security Directive.
In Brief
- •Bank of Ghana will conduct thematic reviews of banks’ adherence to its revised Cyber and Information Security Directive.
- •The reviews were announced by Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama at the 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Association of Banks in Accra.
- •The focus includes cybersecurity, data protection, cloud computing, third‑party dependencies and operational resilience.
- •The initiative is part of BoG’s broader effort to strengthen financial institutions amid increasing digital risks.
Why It Matters
Digitalisation has expanded financial inclusion but also created new cyber‑fraud channels. By scrutinising banks’ compliance with the updated directive, the Bank of Ghana aims to mitigate operational risks and protect consumers. Strengthening cybersecurity governance also supports confidence in Ghana’s digital financial ecosystem and aligns with global best practices for financial stability.
Key Details
- Review Scope
- Thematic reviews of banks’ compliance with the revised Cyber and Information Security Directive
- Announcement Date
- 2026-10-12
- Location
- Accra
- Governor
- Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama
- Meeting
- 43rd Annual General Meeting of Ghana Association of Banks
- Directive
- Cyber and Information Security Directive
Context & Background
Ghana recently updated its Cyber and Information Security Directive to address growing digital fraud and cyber threats in the financial sector.
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