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Microsoft has this week proven that it is once again a Champion of Cyber Security Awareness joining a growing effort by the government and other agencies to promote Cyber safety and anti-piracy awareness in Ghana.

Starting Monday 21st November 2016 through to Friday 25th November 2016, Microsoft in collaboration with the National Communication Authority, Ministry of Communication, and National Security Secretariat with the support from the US Government is hosting a week-long awareness drive on Cyber Security.

“Technology is evolving and so is the increased need for security especially around information sharing. What was once a semi-isolated affair and it has become a multi-agency, cross-continent operation, with governments and rights holders alike striving to share information and pool resources.” Said Derek Appiah, Country Manager, Microsoft Ghana.

The Cyber Security Awareness week kicks off with highly informative and thought provoking discussions presenting opportunities for companies with cutting edge solutions to cyber security and available solutions to businesses and organizations. The week will grace high caliber speakers, sharing their perspectives 
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 experiences 
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 threat 
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 government 
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 businesses
 today. The interactive Cyber Security Awareness program will also provide keen insights into the challenges that businesses face in protecting critical data from continual threats of attacks.

Also during the same week, Microsoft has partnered with the Ghana Copyright office to announce their collaboration in the fight against counterfeit software which has impacted the lives of many users who have been exposed to security breaches. “We have partnered

with the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Copyright office to create awareness, to promote and protect the rights of both users and fabricators of technology solutions” added Appiah.

Our networks are getting smarter so are the threats, it’s more important than ever to work with Governments to strengthen intellectual property laws and crack down on piracy “The impact of pirated and counterfeit software has impacted the lives of many users who have been exposed to security breaches. As a company, we make Cyber security which broadly includes anti-piracy, our day to day business and as an industry leader we shall continue to forge partnerships to counter these threats to our consumers.