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e-Crime Bureau has been honoured with prestigious cybersecurity awards at the 14th Digital Innovation Awards (DIA) 2025, formerly known as the Ghana Information Technology & Telecommunications Awards (GITTA).
The DIA Awards remain Ghana’s leading platform that recognises the hard work, dedication, and impact of business leaders and institutions in the IT and telecommunications industry. The awards aim to spur innovation, reward high-performing institutions, and motivate professionals leading outstanding brands and initiatives.
At the event, e-Crime Bureau was named Cybersecurity Company of the Year and also won the Award for Excellence in Cybersecurity Training & Capacity Building.
The ceremony took place on June 27, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel and was graced by top government officials, diplomats, international partners, leading Ghanaian and international brands, and IT professionals.
In his welcome address, Mr. Akin Naphtal, CEO of Instinct Wave, noted that 2025 marks a new chapter as the DIA evolves into a Pan-African platform celebrating excellence in digital transformation across sectors including government, telecommunications, fintech, banking, health, agriculture, education, and more.
The 2025 edition introduced expanded award categories that highlight the leaders and innovators driving the continent’s digital future. These categories recognise outstanding efforts in deploying technology to transform operations, promote security, accelerate innovation, and improve lives across Africa.
The event was graced by H.E. Roey Gilad, Ambassador of the Republic of Israel to Ghana, as the Guest of Honour. In his address, he highlighted Israel’s investments that have led to remarkable progress by fostering partnerships with global brands like Google and Microsoft, which have established Research and Development (R&D) centres in Israel.
He further noted that Ghana is currently at a stage similar to where Israel was years ago, with promising prospects. He commended the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology & Innovation for initiatives like the One Million Coders Programme, which aims to develop skilled human capital in Ghana’s technology sector.
The 24/7 Economy initiative, he added, will spur creativity and growth, especially if strengthened through partnerships and a focus on emerging areas such as digital innovation, cybersecurity, and fintech.
e-Crime Bureau’s Continued Impact
Over the years, e-Crime Bureau has demonstrated consistent leadership in the cybersecurity space through innovative programmes, technical solutions, consultancy services, and capacity-building initiatives.
The Bureau provides cybersecurity advisory and cyber threat intelligence services while actively engaging the public through media platforms to create awareness about complex cybersecurity issues.
In the past year, e-Crime Bureau has deployed cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, advisory services, and infrastructure to key public and private sector institutions to enhance their ability to prevent, detect, respond to, and investigate cybersecurity threats and incidents.
One of its significant contributions was providing technical consultancy to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to identify and close capacity gaps within law enforcement and agencies combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA). The project involved nationwide consultations, international analysis, stakeholder training needs assessments, curriculum design, and capacity-building programmes for frontline personnel.
In just the first half of 2025, the Bureau has trained over 190 professionals from 51 institutions in various cybersecurity programmes, including:
Cybersecurity Essentials
SOC Essentials for Enterprise Security
Cybercrime Investigations & Digital Forensics (two sessions)
Certificate in Cybersecurity (two sessions)
PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager
Cyber Attacker & Defender
Certificate in Cyber Intelligence for Security Operatives
Certified Data Protection Supervisor (CDPS)
Leadership Recognition
The Bureau’s Principal Consultant, Mr. Philip Debrah Danquah, was also recognised as the Cybersecurity Personality of the Year for his visionary leadership in positioning e-Crime Bureau as Ghana’s leading cybersecurity consulting firm.
Under his leadership, the Bureau has achieved significant brand visibility, earning institutional confidence in local cybersecurity capabilities. Mr. Danquah has led numerous cybersecurity and digital forensics investigations, spearheaded advanced training programmes, and driven impactful projects and partnerships that have strengthened the cybersecurity resilience of clients and addressed cybercrime challenges.
He has also championed sustained collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), particularly through the annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), and developed strong partnerships with institutions such as:
Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana (IIA-G)
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)
Ghana Microfinance Institutions Network (GHAMFIN)
Ghana Association of Savings & Loans Companies (GHASALC), supported by the MasterCard Foundation
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Danquah commended the Instinct Wave team for their consistency in promoting excellence in Ghana’s IT and innovation ecosystem over the past 14 years. He dedicated the awards to the Bureau’s staff, consultants, partners, and clients whose trust and patronage have been vital to the Bureau’s success in delivering value-driven cybersecurity services.
About e-Crime Bureau
e-Crime Bureau is an ISO 27001:2022 certified organisation and a Tier-1 licensed Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP). Its Digital Forensics Laboratory is accredited as a Cybersecurity Establishment (CE).
The Bureau remains Ghana’s leading cybersecurity and investigations consulting firm, offering comprehensive cybersecurity services and solutions that address people, technology, and process challenges in the digital environment. The Bureau boasts a highly skilled technical team and strong partnerships with top global equipment manufacturers and solution providers.
