Our Background
We started with a vision to help communities stay informed, protected, and prepared. Today, CISAB continues to lead with innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to public safety.
CYBER INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AID BUREAU – CISAB
Promoting Vigilance for Safer Societies
The Cyber Intelligence and Security Aid Bureau (CISAB) was founded out of real experiences and real vulnerabilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, rising human crime, cybercrime and exploitation in Ghana exposed critical gaps in how individuals and communities understood and responded to security risks.
Our Story & Foundation
CISAB emerged from lived experiences during a period of uncertainty, where personal encounters with crime highlighted the urgent need for practical security awareness and support.
The Cyber Intelligence and Security Aid Bureau (CISAB) was established in response to a clear and growing need for improved security awareness and protection within communities. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdowns that followed, Ghana experienced a noticeable rise in human crime, cybercrime and other criminal activities. This period exposed vulnerabilities across society.
Even our own co-founders, despite their strong backgrounds in internet safety and security, were affected. One co-founder became a victim of a romance scam, while another narrowly avoided financial loss during an online transaction. These incidents underscored an important reality: if individuals with security expertise could be affected, the wider public, many of whom had limited knowledge of security risks, faced an even greater level of exposure.
In response, the co-founders began providing security education through virtual means. With in-person engagement restricted, a co-founder's Facebook page was used as a dedicated platform to share timely and practical safety information. This initiative quickly gained relevance during the uncertainty of the pandemic, supporting friends, colleagues and communities with guidance on both human and cyber safety.
Recognising the long-term significance of this work, CISAB was formally registered in 2021 with the Registrar General's Department under the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General. Since its formation, CISAB has remained an independent, apolitical and neutral organisation committed to advancing security, peace and safety across society.
The organisation initially relied on self-funding and later received support from partners such as the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) in the United States, which provided toolkits that strengthened CISAB's awareness efforts.
Our work extends beyond traditional security interventions and reflects a broader commitment to safeguarding the well-being of society. We actively pursue lawful partnerships, collaborations and initiatives that promote safety and contribute to the prevention and reduction of crime.
Guided by our motto, "Promoting Vigilance for Safer Societies," and inspired by our slogan, "For The Love of Security," CISAB continues to strengthen communities through education, partnerships and the empowerment of individuals.
From online awareness campaigns to strategic partnerships, CISAB supports individuals, institutions and communities to better understand and respond to security risks.
Mission & Vision
To relentlessly suppress and defeat crime
To relentlessly suppress and defeat crime in society by cultivating a culture of security and vigilance among the public.
A securer and safer society
To realize a securer and safer society where crime is defeated through vigilance, empowered communities, and effective collaboration.
Core Values – VICE
Our core values define how we think, work and serve. Together, they form the acronym VICE.
Vigilance – Staying alert, spotting risks early, and taking action to keep our communities safe. At CISAB, it guides everything we do to protect people and prevent harm.
Integrity – We operate with unwavering honesty and transparency, ensuring trust in every action we take. No compromises, no shortcuts.
Commitment – Our mission is clear: a safer society. We push boundaries, stand by victims, and work tirelessly to combat crime and insecurity.
Excellence – We don't settle for average. From research to action, we deliver precision, impact, and results that matter.
Vigilance
Staying alert, spotting risks early, and taking action to keep our communities safe. At CISAB, it guides everything we do to protect people and prevent harm.
Integrity
We operate with unwavering honesty and transparency, ensuring trust in every action we take. No compromises, no shortcuts.
Commitment
Our mission is clear: a safer society. We push boundaries, stand by victims, and work tirelessly to combat crime and insecurity.
Excellence
We don't settle for average. From research to action, we deliver precision, impact, and results that truly matter for society's safety and resilience.
Strategic Goals
Our work is guided by clear, actionable goals that support safer, more resilient communities and a stronger security culture in Ghana and beyond.
Eliminating Societal Ignorance on Security
Enhance public understanding of security and its intersection with science and technology through strategic outreach initiatives.
Empowering Secure and Resilient Societies
Implement targeted interventions to foster safer communities and strengthen security resilience.
Cultivating a Culture of Security and Vigilance
Instill proactive security awareness and vigilance among citizens to mitigate risks and emerging threats.
Developing Strategic Partnerships
Forge domestic and international collaborations to advance cybersecurity, security diplomacy, and science and technology initiatives.
Mobilizing Resources for Security Advancement
Secure funding and resources to support communities and institutions in strengthening their security frameworks and capabilities.