Senior executives from Ghana’s mining, oil, and gas sectors gathered on 25 September 2026 to address the growing risks of cyberattacks and digital threats to their operations. The event, held by cybersecurity firm e-Crime Bureau at its East Legon office in Accra, focused on how emerging technologies and cyber risks could impact safety, business continuity, and critical infrastructure in the extractive industries.
The second edition of the Founder’s Opera Soirée brought together leaders and professionals from across the extractive sector. They examined vulnerabilities created by the increasing integration of digital systems with industrial equipment and physical facilities. Discussions covered a range of threats: cyberattacks, misuse of artificial intelligence, insider threats, industrial espionage, weaknesses in supply chains, and breaches that could cause physical harm.
Bridget Otoo, a presidential staffer and media personality, moderated a panel on protecting data and systems in these industries. The conversation also explored leadership in cybersecurity, crisis management, organisational resilience, and the urgent need to develop expertise in this area.
Participants stressed that managing cyber risks requires coordination across an organisation. This includes senior management, operational teams, human resources, security personnel, and outside contractors. As extractive companies adopt more digital technology, they must consider the impact of breaches beyond their computer networks.
Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Founder and Executive Chairman of e-Crime Bureau, hosted the event. He said the inclusion of Italian opera was intended to help executives build professional relationships outside of traditional business settings.
Italy’s Ambassador to Ghana and Togo, Laura Ranalli, attended the soirée. Organisers said she praised Dr Antwi-Boasiako’s contributions to cybersecurity in Africa and to relations between Ghana and Italy. The event also opened discussions on cooperation in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and cultural exchange.
Established in 2011, e-Crime Bureau provides cybersecurity consulting, digital forensics, investigations, training, and technology services in Ghana. The company’s focus on the extractive sector highlights the increasing attention to digital security in industries that face both physical and cyber risks.
The event underlined the challenge facing Ghana’s extractive companies as they integrate more digital tools into their operations. The risks are not just financial or operational but can extend to physical safety and national infrastructure.
Executives who attended agreed that cybersecurity must become a shared responsibility across all levels of their organisations. As Dr Antwi-Boasiako’s event showed, this is a conversation that crosses sectors and borders, bringing together technology, industry leaders, and even cultural diplomacy.
According to Joy Online.
