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The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) is a government agency responsible for the development and regulation of information technology in Ghana. NITA's mission is to promote the use of ICT for national development, enhance the delivery of public services, and foster innovation in the technology sector.

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Abdul Diouf Road, Ridge
3rd Floor, Ministry of Communications Office Complex
Digital Address; GA-079-039
PMB Ministries Post Office, Accra – Ghana

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+233 (0) 302-953398

mailinfo@nita.gov.gh

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GovCert: Securing Our Digital Frontiers

The Government Cyber Emergency Response Team provides national cyber defense, proactive monitoring, and rapid incident response to safeguard critical infrastructure and public sector digital assets.

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Core Services

Comprehensive cyber defense mechanisms deployed across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

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24/7 Threat Monitoring

Continuous surveillance of government networks to identify anomalous activities and potential intrusions in real-time, utilizing advanced heuristics and AI-driven analysis.

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Security Advisory

Timely dissemination of threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and actionable mitigation strategies to all stakeholders.

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Rapid Incident Response

A specialized task force ready to deploy immediately upon detection of a significant breach, focusing on containment, eradication, and safe recovery of critical systems.

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Digital Forensics

Post-incident analysis to determine the root cause of breaches, gather digital evidence, and establish accountability for unauthorized access.

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Malware Analysis

In-depth examination of malicious software designed to compromise government systems, enabling the creation of robust countermeasures.

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Security Audits

Comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of critical infrastructure to proactively identify and patch security gaps.

Incident Reporting Guide

If you suspect a cybersecurity breach or observe suspicious activity on government networks, follow these immediate steps to report it to GovCERT.

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Isolate

Disconnect affected systems from the network immediately, but do not power them down to preserve evidence.

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Gather Information

Document what you observed, including timestamps, affected assets, and any error messages or strange behaviors.

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Report

Contact GovCERT via our secure hotline or the designated reporting portal immediately.

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Await Instructions

Do not attempt to clean up or restore systems until authorized by the Incident Response team.