Accreditation Regime Restricts Cybersecurity Market Entry

The Authority gains power to accredit all cybersecurity establishments, service providers, practitioners and professionals (4A(d)-(e)), converting what is typically an unregulated service sector in democracies into a licensed profession. Combined with penalties for engaging unaccredited professionals (16) and mandatory licensing fees (15), this creates significant barriers to market entry for cybersecurity businesses and restricts organizations' ability to hire cybersecurity talent. The provision establishes no explicit standards for accreditation decisions or appeal mechanisms, creating uncertainty for businesses seeking to enter or operate in Ghana's cybersecurity market.