Region

Jurisdiction

Regulator

2018-09-29

Training on Cyber Threats and Counter Measures for Capital Market Operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana mandates capital market operators to undergo training on cyber threats and counter measures. This requirement addresses the risks posed by technology adoption, specifically targeting system exploitation and insider recruitment by cyber attackers. The initiative aims to ensure proper risk management and prevent unauthorized access that facilitates fraud within the capital market.

Ghana

Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana

TRAINING ON CYBER THREATS & COUNTER MEASURES FOR THE CAPITAL MARKET OPERATORS.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the apex regulatory body for the Capital Market in Ghana. As part of its mandate of developing the Capital Market, SEC is promoting the use of technology in the Capital Market. The introduction of technology presents risk which has to be properly managed. Cyber attackers over the years have compromised systems by exploiting weaknesses in them as well as recruited insiders to gain unauthorized access to computer systems to facilitate fraud.