Ghana Cybersecurity Act
Ghana Cybersecurity Act 2020
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Framework Domains (6)
Ghana Cybersecurity Act: Access Control & Identity
Managing access to information systems (Ghana Cybersecurity Act)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-CSA-01 | Account management and provisioning |
| GH-CSA-02 | Access enforcement and least privilege |
| GH-CSA-03 | Multi-factor authentication requirements |
| GH-CSA-04 | Remote access controls |
| GH-CSA-05 | Wireless access restrictions |
| GH-CSA-06 | Identity proofing and verification |
Ghana Cybersecurity Act: Audit & Accountability
Audit logging and accountability measures (Ghana Cybersecurity Act)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-CSA-28 | Audit event logging and storage |
| GH-CSA-29 | Audit record review and analysis |
| GH-CSA-30 | Time synchronization |
| GH-CSA-31 | Audit log protection and retention |
| GH-CSA-32 | Accountability and non-repudiation |
Ghana Cybersecurity Act: Configuration Management
Managing system configurations securely (Ghana Cybersecurity Act)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-CSA-23 | Baseline configuration establishment |
| GH-CSA-24 | Configuration change control |
| GH-CSA-25 | Security impact analysis |
| GH-CSA-26 | System component inventory |
| GH-CSA-27 | Software usage restrictions |
Ghana Cybersecurity Act: Incident Response
Detecting and responding to security incidents (Ghana Cybersecurity Act)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-CSA-18 | Incident response planning and testing |
| GH-CSA-19 | Incident handling and containment |
| GH-CSA-20 | Incident reporting and notification |
| GH-CSA-21 | Forensic analysis capabilities |
| GH-CSA-22 | Lessons learned and improvement |
Ghana Cybersecurity Act: Risk Assessment & Management
Identifying and managing cybersecurity risks (Ghana Cybersecurity Act)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-CSA-13 | Risk assessment procedures |
| GH-CSA-14 | Vulnerability scanning and management |
| GH-CSA-15 | Security categorization |
| GH-CSA-16 | Threat intelligence integration |
| GH-CSA-17 | Continuous monitoring strategy |
Ghana Cybersecurity Act: System & Communications Protection
Protecting systems and communications (Ghana Cybersecurity Act)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-CSA-07 | Boundary protection and segmentation |
| GH-CSA-08 | Cryptographic protection of data |
| GH-CSA-09 | Denial-of-service protection |
| GH-CSA-10 | Transmission confidentiality and integrity |
| GH-CSA-11 | Session management controls |
| GH-CSA-12 | Network monitoring and defense |
Maps to 518 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ghana Cybersecurity Act?
Ghana Cybersecurity Act is a compliance framework from Ghana with 6 domains and 32 controls. Ghana Cybersecurity Act 2020 It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Ghana Cybersecurity Act have?
Ghana Cybersecurity Act has 32 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Ghana Cybersecurity Act: Access Control & Identity (6 controls), Ghana Cybersecurity Act: System & Communications Protection (6 controls), Ghana Cybersecurity Act: Audit & Accountability (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Ghana Cybersecurity Act map to?
Ghana Cybersecurity Act maps to 518 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CMMC 2.0 (63% coverage), DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture (63% coverage), Spain ENS (63% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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