Ghanaian researcher targets digital security gaps
Johnnecia Agyemang's framework aims to improve cybersecurity policy compliance and management for US institutions.
Ghanaian researcher Johnnecia Serwaa Agyemang is developing a cybersecurity governance framework to strengthen policy compliance and organisational resilience in the United States. Her work, affiliated with the University of Illinois Springfield, addresses how institutions can better implement and improve cybersecurity policies amidst rising digital threats. The research examines the link between leadership, employee accountability, and effective security management.
Agyemang's research, titled 'A Cybersecurity Governance Framework for Strengthening Policy Compliance and Organizational Cybersecurity Management,' focuses on organisational weaknesses that persist despite technological investments. She emphasizes that effective cybersecurity requires leadership commitment, employee training, and clear responsibilities, not just technology. This approach aims to protect sensitive information and foster a culture of shared security responsibility.
The United States relies heavily on digital infrastructure for essential services, a dependence that is also growing in Ghana. Agyemang's framework is designed to help organisations connect cybersecurity leadership with practical security implementation. Her work seeks to contribute to stronger digital security practices and reduce vulnerabilities caused by inconsistent policy application.
Why it mattersGhanaian institutions may benefit from improved cybersecurity governance and resilience as a result of this research focused on US institutions.