Mr Gideon Quaicoo, Deputy Minister of Communication, on Friday affirmed government's commitment towards ensuring cyber security.
He said government had taken the necessary steps to educate personnel of law enforcement agencies, ministries departments and civil society groups on measures to combat cyber crime.
Mr Quaicoo gave the affirmation at an Information, Communication Technology (ICT) seminar and launch of Asian School of Cyber Law (ASCL), an online Indian-base institution in Accra.
He noted that to make cyber experience more friendly and less threatening, government had instituted measures such as enactment of
Electronic Communications Act, which had defined the legal framework governing ICT development and usage in Ghana, "not forgetting the Cyber
Security Bill, Data Protection Bill and other related bills being processed".
The Minister said while government is paying attention to establishing the basic ICT infrastructure, the Executive was concerned about the need to address security implications that had become a threat to society and the world.
He said currently cyber crime had taken global dimension and the launch of ASCL, would help reverse the situation.
Mr Quaicoo said the challenge of cyber security required national, regional and international collaboration.
"Cyber crime is a coward act and perpetrators must rather use their skills profitably in establishing their own businesses instead of crippling unsuspecting clients through their fraudulent acts," he added.
Mr Henry O. Quarshie, Computer Forensics and Cyber Law Expert, said with the advent of the internet and ICT, coupled with the rapid rate at
which the youth are moving with these technologies gives great cause for concern.
He advocated the urgent training of the security and law enforcement agencies as well as professionals such as Information Technology security professionals and chartered accountants.
Mr Quarshie suggested the need to expose the personnel to cyber security, computer forensic investigations and fraud control to help minimise the negative effect of ICT.
Mr Quarshie urged individuals and corporate organisations to take advantage and enrol at ASCL for their maximum benefit.
Ten students who had completed the course were presented with certificates.