Focused on “Securing Ghana’s Digital Journey,” the Republic of Ghana’s Ministry of Communications recently united representatives from multiple international bodies for National Cyber Security Week (NCSW). Members of the (ISC)2 Ghana Chapter played key roles in ensuring the event’s success. Opened by Ghana President H.E. Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo, the weeklong forum gathered participants from the Council of Europe (GLACY +), the United States/Security Governance Initiative, the United Nations, ECOWAS, African Union Commission, and others. (ISC)2 Ghana Chapter Treasurer Alexander Oppong, CISSP, served on the NCSW Planning Committee responsible for the event’s funding, exhibiting, sponsor selection, and physical/cyber security. Ghana Chapter President Serge Phillipe Quedraogo, CISSP, took part in a panel discussion on “Responsibilities in the Cyberspace (People, Business, Government)”

Name: Bryan Bell Title: Senior Director, P2PEEmployer: Coalfire Systems, Inc.Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S.A.Education: Clayton State University, Computer ScienceYears in IT: 25+Years in cybersecurity and/or privacy: 12+Cybersecurity certifications: HCISPP, HITRUST CSF, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CFCP, PCI QSA (PA-P2PE)   How did you decide upon a career in healthcare security and/or privacy? I’ve enjoyed working within information technology since high school and through college where I was developing applications and learning systems design and networking. I’ve always been drawn to healthcare security, because there is a continuing dilemma from healthcare providers to balance technology and information security with lifesaving equipment for patients. I’ve enjoyed helping healthcare organizations find this balance by introducing them to information technology and security solutions that are perhaps

By Tamer Gamali, CISSP, CISO and member, (ISC)² EMEA Advisory Council As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) based in Dubai with 15 years working in financial services,  and a member of (ISC)²’s EMEA Advisory Council I am keen to help companies develop a deeper understanding of how operational risks are evolving with cyberthreats.  I have become aware of a growing body of opinion within cybersecurity circles that suggests the senior management tier represents a significant threat to their businesses today. They are a group that understands and works hard to mitigate risk, but, as more and more companies move forward with digital transformation strategies, not necessarily the risks that hold the greatest potential to harm their companies. This leaves

The (ISC)² EMEA Secure Webinar series features live and on-demand online events where industry thought leaders, (ISC)² members and solution providers share their views on a variety of topics to help cybersecurity professionals in tackling the current threats and challenges they may be facing today. From GDPR to malware, the themes vary greatly, offering valuable insight into a wide range of areas concerning information security. The webinars are also free to members and non-members, timed conveniently for European, Middle East and African audiences and provide opportunities to earn CPEs. If you’re not familiar with the series or are perhaps interested in revisiting some topical issues facing the profession, why not explore our current top ten webinars, as ranked by fellow

Security experts and practitioners from around the world gathered at the 11th annual SecTor conference in Toronto last week. Among other highlights, there was a lot of focus on the evolution of technology in addressing cybersecurity challenges. In his keynote address, IBM Resilient CTO Bruce Schneier called for increased government regulations in order to improve cybersecurity. If you were side tracked by the industry news coming out of SecTor, there might have been some happenings that flew under your radar. Here’s a look at other interesting headlines to help get you up to speed on different news worthy stories across several aspects of cybersecurity. Partners in fighting cyber crime Mergers and acquisitions aren’t uncommon in the security industry, but ADT