The two-day summit, organised by Sapient Envision in partnership with MTN Ghana, brought together cybersecurity professionals, policymakers and business leaders to examine emerging cyber threats and develop strategies to protect Ghana’s growing digital ecosystem. Held under the theme “Boardroom Conversations: Elevating Cybersecurity to a Business Priority,” the event focused on making cybersecurity a central part of business decision-making.

Speaking at the summit, MTN Ghana’s Chief Information Officer, Bernard Acquah, said  that cybersecurity had become a national concern as digital platforms increasingly drive business operations. He said that the rapid rise of fintech services, online transactions and digital tools had made collaboration between stakeholders more critical than ever.

He also noted that hat cybersecurity was becoming more important as Ghana advanced digitally, adding that MTN continued to invest in solutions that protect customers across their digital journey while supporting initiatives that built awareness and resilience.

Touching on online fraud, he said that many scams relied on deception and urged the public to verify individuals and businesses before engaging in transactions. He said that if an offer appeared too good to be true, it often was, stressing the need for caution in digital interactions.

Senior Manager of Technology Enablement, Richard Densu, said that the company had evolved beyond traditional telecommunications into a technology-driven organisation, adding that MTN was focused on building digital infrastructure, fintech solutions and enterprise platforms to accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation.

He stated that the company’s investments in fibre networks, subsea connectivity and cloud services were aimed at providing secure and reliable solutions for businesses operating in an increasingly digital environment.

MTN Ghana’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Angela Mensah-Poku, also called on organisations to prioritise cybersecurity at the highest level. She said that cybersecurity was no longer just a technical issue but a core business concern that directly affected trust and operational stability.

She said that businesses must see cybersecurity as essential, adding that MTN was working with partners to roll out new solutions to help organisations safeguard their operations.

Adding to the discussion, Senior Manager for Enterprise Information Security and Governance, Jacqueline Hanson Kotei, said that cybersecurity required collective responsibility. She also noted that as more people and businesses moved online, exposure to cyber threats continued to increase, making public awareness and participation critical.

She emphasized that cybersecurity could no longer be left to experts alone, urging individuals to protect their data and remain vigilant when using digital platforms.

Event Director Albert Tetteh said the summit had grown into a continental platform, bringing together stakeholders from across Africa to share insights and develop practical solutions. He said that engaging regulators such as the Bank of Ghana and the Cyber Security Authority was helping organisations better understand compliance and evolving regulations.

He disclosrd that the summit was designed to push cybersecurity discussions into boardrooms, warning that organisations that failed to recognise cyber risks at the leadership level risked significant exposure.