CWG Ghana Limited has announced plans to implement a Zero Trust architecture as part of a broader initiative to enhance its information security framework and adapt to evolving global threats.
The move follows the company’s recent attainment of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, which it described as a “foundational step” toward more advanced cybersecurity controls.
Zero Trust, a security model based on the principle of “never trust, always verify,” requires continuous validation of users, devices, and services, regardless of their location within or outside an organisation’s network. The model is designed to mitigate internal and external threats by restricting access to resources and enforcing granular, risk-based policies.
“Adopting a Zero Trust model enhances security by verifying every access request, regardless of its origin, thereby minimising potential breaches. It is the logical next step following our ISO 27001 certification,” Harriet Yartey, Managing Director of CWG Ghana and Vice President for Regions at CWG PLC added.
CWG Ghana’s announcement comes amid a global push toward more adaptive security frameworks in response to rising threats. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, organisations that deployed Zero Trust architectures reported an average breach cost of US$4.15 million, compared to US$5.36 million for those without the model.
The growing complexity of cloud environments, mobile workforces, and third-party dependencies has made traditional perimeter-based defences insufficient.
In Ghana, digital transformation has accelerated across industries, particularly in finance, telecoms, and public services. While this shift has expanded access and operational efficiency, it has also introduced new vulnerabilities. CWG Ghana, which provides IT infrastructure and managed services to clients in regulated sectors, sees Zero Trust as essential to safeguarding sensitive systems and customer data.
“As digital ecosystems become more interconnected, traditional boundaries no longer apply. We must assume breach and operate with the discipline that every connection could pose a risk,” Mrs. Yartey stated.
The company said its Zero Trust implementation will span multiple domains, including identity and access management, continuous authentication, network segmentation, and real-time monitoring. The initiative will also integrate with CWG Ghana’s existing incident response system and risk management framework.
In parallel, the company is investing in automation tools to streamline threat detection and response, as well as in security awareness programmes to reduce the risk of human error. Third-party risk management is also a priority, with plans to reassess vendor relationships and enforce stricter access controls for external partners.
“Security is not static. What worked five years ago may be inadequate today. Our clients demand systems that are not only compliant but resilient in the face of new and unpredictable threats,” Mrs. Yartey added.
CWG Ghana’s broader cybersecurity roadmap, unveiled after its ISO 27001:2022 certification, includes continuous improvement of IT controls, simulation drills, and alignment with business continuity planning. The company said it is also engaging with regulators and industry peers to promote sector-wide adoption of advanced security practices.
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