The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Liberia & Sierra Leone, Roey Gilad, has urged governments and institutions worldwide to foster deeper collaborations in developing innovative solutions to tackle the growing threat of cyber-attacks.
The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Liberia & Sierra Leone, Roey Gilad, has urged governments and institutions worldwide to foster deeper collaborations in developing innovative solutions to tackle the growing threat of cyber-attacks.
Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) Summit in Accra last Wednesday (9 April), Mr. Gilad highlighted the rising scale and complexity of global cyber threats.
He stressed that no single nation can address these challenges alone and called for increased cooperation between public and private sector entities, as well as cross-border alliances.
“Public awareness is our first line of defence,” Mr. Gilad said, emphasizing that while Israel has made significant investments in cybersecurity, "Israel cannot do it alone."
The two-day summit, hosted at the Labadi Beach Hotel, brought together a high-level audience including Chief Information Security Officers, IT leaders, regulators, and global cybersecurity solution providers. The event provided a platform to discuss emerging threats, share best practices, and develop strategies to strengthen cyber resilience.
The summit was under the theme “Proven Strategies For Global Cyber Executives: Maximizing Organizational Security And Efficiency”.
It was organized through a diverse collaboration of industry stakeholders. Key partners included Innovare Limited, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the Economic and Trade Mission of the Embassy of Israel in Ghana, Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana, Kyte Global, Platview Technologies, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and Multithread ICT Solutions.
Delivering his remarks at the summit, Mr. Shai Zarivatch, Head of Africa and the Middle East at Israel’s Foreign Trade Administration, Ministry of Economy & Industry described Israel as a global hub for cybersecurity innovation. He revealed that by the end of 2024, Israel had over 450 specialized cybersecurity start-ups, a growth driven by its strong military expertise and national security framework.
Mr. Zarivatch explained that Israel’s leadership in cybersecurity had its roots in military expertise and national security needs, which had evolved to drive investment, innovation, and economic growth in response to global challenges
The summit underscored the importance of international cooperation in addressing cybersecurity threats and positioned Ghana as a strategic partner in global efforts to build secure and efficient digital infrastructures.