About Us

The Cyber Intelligence and Security Aid Bureau (CISAB) was born out of a pressing need during a period of great uncertainty. In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented lockdowns, a disturbing surge in cybercrime and other forms of criminal activity began to pester and confront Ghana, along with the rest of the world. Even our co-founders—professionals with strong backgrounds in internet safety and security—fell victim to these crimes. One co-founder experienced a romance scam, while another narrowly avoided being defrauded during an online transaction. This eye-opening experience brought about a critical realisation: if individuals well-versed in security practices could be vulnerable, how much more at risk was the general public, especially the many Ghanaians with limited or no understanding of security issues?

Motivated by a deep commitment to human security and the desire to protect their community, our co-founders took action. With in-person meetings off the table due to pandemic restrictions, they transformed a co-founder’s Facebook page into a platform for security awareness. This initiative quickly became a vital lifeline, providing crucial security information to those navigating the uncertainties of the lockdown. Over time, the founders actively educated their friends, colleagues, and acquaintances about both personal and cyber safety.

Recognising the lasting impact of their work, CISAB was formally registered in 2021 with the Registrar General’s Department of Ghana’s Ministry of Justice and Attorney General. From day one, CISAB has been an independent, apolitical and a neutral nonprofit, driven by a mission to promote security for the common good of our society. Self-funded and supported by partners like the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), USA, which provided access to free toolkits for awareness creation, our reach and effectiveness have grown.

At CISAB, crime in any form—whether cyber, human, organised, or serious crime—makes us restless. We cannot find peace until we see it diminishing and defeated across all fronts. Our mission goes beyond security; it encompasses all aspects of safety, making us vigilant defenders of our society. We are committed to participating in every lawful venture, partnership, collaboration, and project that contributes to the suppression and eradication of crime in any form.

Driven by our motto, "Promoting Vigilance for Safer Societies," and inspired by our slogan, "For The Love of Security," we stand ready to protect our communities, one awareness campaign, one partnership, and one secure individual at a time.