The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) marked the 2025 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a workshop for its staff at the Head Office and all four of its zonal offices namely, Kumasi, Sekondi, Sunyani and Tamale.
The workshop, which took place on Monday, 13th and Friday, 17th, October 2025, combined in-person and virtual sessions to enable the staff in the zonal offices to also fully participate and benefit from the training.
The theme for the workshop was “Building a Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space.” the workshop sought to build the capacity of staff with in-depth knowledge on cybersecurity, misinformation and disinformation, and human rights in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies.
The objective of the workshop was also to improve staff awareness, enhance readiness, and build resilience against current and emerging cybersecurity threats at the ORC.
Mrs. Maame Samma Peprah, the Acting Registrar of Companies underscored the importance of the session, noting that as a data collection institution, the ORC is exposed to various cybersecurity threats.
She emphasized the need for staff to understand these risks and adopt preventive measures to protect the organization’s information systems.
The workshop was facilitated by a five-member team from the Cyber Security Authority. The team led discussions and practical sessions on emerging cybersecurity issues and best practices for data protection, global trends in cybersecurity, common vulnerabilities, and the methods used by cybercriminals to exploit institutions.
The team from the Cybersecurity Authority comprised the following:
• Mr. Duke Banson, Joint Cybersecurity Committee Secretariat
• Mr. Nelson Herald Darko, Child Online Protection Unit
• Mr. Leslie Acquaye, Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GH)
• Mr. Theophilus Botchway, Law Enforcement and Liaison Unit
• Mr. Kwame Forchie Boafo, Joint Cybersecurity Committee Secretariat, Cyber Security Authority.
Mr. Banson presented on the mandate of the Cyber Security Authority, highlighting its role in regulating, coordinating, and promoting cybersecurity activities nationwide.
Mr. Darko introduced participants to the use of StopNCII.org, an online platform that helps prevent the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, and took staff through practical demonstrations on how the tool works.
Mr. Acquaye delivered a presentation on cybersecurity incidents reported to the Authority, offering insights into common attack patterns and lessons for institutional prevention.
Mr. Botchway spoke on cybersecurity best practices and mobile device protection, emphasizing safe digital habits and preventive measures against cyberattacks.
Staff were also sensitized on the importance of regularly updating operating systems, avoiding unsafe browsing habits, refraining from sharing malware-infected media, and using strong passwords instead of weak or repeated ones. The facilitators also cautioned against the use of pirated software and applications, which often serve as entry points for cyberattacks.
Both in-person and virtual participants described the workshop as timely and insightful. Many commended the facilitators for simplifying technical concepts and providing real-life examples that made the sessions engaging and practical.
The workshop strengthened the ORC’s cybersecurity posture by equipping staff with the knowledge and skills to detect and prevent potential threats. It also reinforced the organization’s commitment to safeguarding critical data and maintaining public trust in its digital operations.
Present at the workshop were the Registrar of Companies, Mrs. Maame Samma Peprah, the Deputy Registrar, Mr. Benjamin Zigorsh-Nyakpenu, management and staff of the ORC.
