50 Lycées Participeront au Défi National de Cybersécurité de Cette Année
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Cinquante (50) lycées du Ghana devraient participer cette année à la 2e édition du National Cybersecurity Challenge, qui débutera de mai à octobre de cette année.
Les lycées ont été sélectionnés dans les 16 régions par le Service de l'éducation du Ghana, dans 4 zones; Est, Sud, Nord et Zone centrale.
Les gagnants de chaque zone s'affronteront lors de la finale en octobre, dans le cadre de l'édition 2023 du mois national de sensibilisation à la cybersécurité (NCSAM).
Le National Cybersecurity Challenge est une initiative gouvernementale organisée par la Autorité de la Cyber Sécurité (CSA) visant à promouvoir la cybersécurité et la sensibilisation des élèves du secondaire.
La première édition du quiz de sensibilisation organisé l'année dernière a vu le Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, sortir gagnant parmi 5 autres écoles.
Dans un discours lu en son nom, le Directeur Général du CSA, Dr Albert Antwi Bosiako, a déclaré que les candidats apprendront les dispositions relatives à la protection en ligne des enfants (COP) de la loi sur la cybersécurité (loi 1038), 2020, l'empreinte numérique, l'ingénierie sociale, et l'intelligence open source, entre autres.
Dr Antwi Bosiako a noté que lors de la première édition, les candidats ont bénéficié d'expériences pratiques pour les doter des connaissances et des compétences essentielles nécessaires pour rester en sécurité en ligne et poursuivre des carrières dans la cybersécurité.
Le discours a été lu par la directrice par intérim de la protection en ligne des enfants, Mme Afua Brown-Eyeson lors du lancement médiatique du National Cybersecurity Challenge à Accra, hier.
Dr Antwi Bosiako a réitéré l'énorme engagement du gouvernement envers la sécurité en ligne des jeunes par l'adoption de la loi sur la cybersécurité de 2020 (loi 1038).
La loi criminalise divers cas d'abus en ligne contre des enfants (articles 62 à 66).
"La priorisation des enjeux de COP dans la politique et la stratégie nationales de cybersécurité du Ghana est une autre intervention visant à faire face aux développements actuels et aux risques liés aux activités des enfants et des jeunes dans le cyberespace", a-t-il souligné.
Il a déclaré que son équipe était donc heureuse de collaborer avec les parties prenantes du défi, afin de créer la sensibilisation nécessaire à la sécurité des enfants en ligne, comme indiqué.
"Nous apprécions le rôle de toutes les parties prenantes, en particulier l'UNICEF Ghana pour son soutien continu", a-t-il déclaré.
Dans un événement similaire , l'Autorité de la Cyber Sécurité a nommé le journaliste Ghanéen, Kafui Dey, ambassadeur du National Cybersecurity Challenge pour défendre l'agenda.
M. Kafui Dey, défenseur de la sensibilisation à la santé mentale et des pratiques minières durables dans le pays, a exprimé son plaisir de travailler avec l'Autorité.
"Le Ghana est classé 3e dans le monde en termes d'utilisation de WhatsApp et malgré les avantages que nous obtenons, il y a aussi des menaces. Par conséquent, je suis impatient de mettre en évidence ces menaces en faisant passer le message aux jeunes pour qui ce message serait très vital avec l'utilisation de mon expertise », a-t-il déclaré.
Le National Cybersecurity Challenge a été lancé par M. Benjamin Ofori, Responsable Infrastructure d'Information Critique, Autorité de la Cyber Sécurité.
Le thème de l'événement de cette année est - Défi national de cybersécurité - Autonomiser la prochaine génération.
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ENGLISH- ANGLAIS
Fifty Senior High Schools in Ghana are set to participate in this year's 2nd edition of the National Cybersecurity Challenge which will commence from May till October this year.
The senior high schools were selected from all 16 regions by the Ghana Education Service, from 4 zones
Eastern, Southern, Northern and Middle Zone.
Winners of each zone will compete at the finals in October, as part of the 2023 edition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).
The National Cybersecurity Challenge is a government initiative organised by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) aimed at promoting cyber safety and awareness among senior high school students.
The maiden edition of the awareness quiz held last year, saw the Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, emerge winners amongst 5 other schools.
In a speech read on his behalf, Director General of CSA, Dr Albert Antwi Bosiako, stated the contestants will be taught the Child Online Protection (COP) provisions in the Cybersecurity Act, (Act 1038), 2020, digital footprint, social engineering, and open-source intelligence, among others.
Dr Antwi Bosiako noted that during the maiden edition, contestants were provided with hands-on experiences to equip them with the
knowledge and essential skills required to stay safe online and pursue careers in
cybersecurity.
The speech was read by the Acting Director for Child Online Protection, Mrs Afua Brown-Eyesonat a media launch of the National Cybersecurity Challenge in Accra yesterday.
Dr Antwi Bosiako reiterated government’s ernormous commitment to the online safety of young people by the passage of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
The Act criminalises various online cases of abuse against children (Sections 62-66).
"The prioritization of COP issues in Ghana’s National Cybersecurity Policy and
Strategy is another intervention aimed at addressing current developments and risks related to the activities of children and young people in cyberspace," he highlighted.
He said that his outfit was therefore happy to collaborate with stakeholders on the Challenge, to create the needed awareness of child online safety as indicated.
"We appreciate the role of all stakeholders, especially, UNICEF Ghana for its
continuous support," he said.
In a similar event, the Cyber Security Authority appointed Ghanaian broadcast journalist, Kafui Dey, as the ambassador for the National Cybersecurity Challenge to champion the agenda.
Mr Kafui Dey who is an advocate for mental health awareness and sustainable mining practices in the country, expressed his pleasure to work with the Authority.
"Ghana is ranked 3rd worldwide in terms of WhatsApp usage and despite the benefits we get there are threats also. Therefore, I am looking forward to highlighting these threats by getting the message out to the young people for whom this message would be very vital with the usage of my expertise," he stated.
The National Cybersecurity Challenge was launched by Mr Benjamin Ofori , Head Critical Information Infrastructure , Cyber Security Authority.
The theme for this year's event is – National Cybersecurity Challenge –
Empowering the Next Generation.
The senior high schools were selected from all 16 regions by the Ghana Education Service, from 4 zones
Eastern, Southern, Northern and Middle Zone.
Winners of each zone will compete at the finals in October, as part of the 2023 edition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).
The National Cybersecurity Challenge is a government initiative organised by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) aimed at promoting cyber safety and awareness among senior high school students.
The maiden edition of the awareness quiz held last year, saw the Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, emerge winners amongst 5 other schools.
In a speech read on his behalf, Director General of CSA, Dr Albert Antwi Bosiako, stated the contestants will be taught the Child Online Protection (COP) provisions in the Cybersecurity Act, (Act 1038), 2020, digital footprint, social engineering, and open-source intelligence, among others.
Dr Antwi Bosiako noted that during the maiden edition, contestants were provided with hands-on experiences to equip them with the
knowledge and essential skills required to stay safe online and pursue careers in
cybersecurity.
The speech was read by the Acting Director for Child Online Protection, Mrs Afua Brown-Eyesonat a media launch of the National Cybersecurity Challenge in Accra yesterday.
Dr Antwi Bosiako reiterated government’s ernormous commitment to the online safety of young people by the passage of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
The Act criminalises various online cases of abuse against children (Sections 62-66).
"The prioritization of COP issues in Ghana’s National Cybersecurity Policy and
Strategy is another intervention aimed at addressing current developments and risks related to the activities of children and young people in cyberspace," he highlighted.
He said that his outfit was therefore happy to collaborate with stakeholders on the Challenge, to create the needed awareness of child online safety as indicated.
"We appreciate the role of all stakeholders, especially, UNICEF Ghana for its
continuous support," he said.
In a similar event, the Cyber Security Authority appointed Ghanaian broadcast journalist, Kafui Dey, as the ambassador for the National Cybersecurity Challenge to champion the agenda.
Mr Kafui Dey who is an advocate for mental health awareness and sustainable mining practices in the country, expressed his pleasure to work with the Authority.
"Ghana is ranked 3rd worldwide in terms of WhatsApp usage and despite the benefits we get there are threats also. Therefore, I am looking forward to highlighting these threats by getting the message out to the young people for whom this message would be very vital with the usage of my expertise," he stated.
The National Cybersecurity Challenge was launched by Mr Benjamin Ofori , Head Critical Information Infrastructure , Cyber Security Authority.
The theme for this year's event is – National Cybersecurity Challenge –
Empowering the Next Generation.
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