Cybersecurity Consulting
Security strategy, controls and policy for financial institutions, businesses and public bodies.
President, CSEAG
Abubakar IssakaAdvancing Cyber Resilience, Digitalisation & Development Across Ghana and Beyond.
Operations and technology leader, cybersecurity expert and strategic advisor. I help institutions, businesses and people adopt technology safely, and build the skills and systems that keep them protected.
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12+ Years in tech, cyber & operations
Leader
Heading Ghana's professional community of cybersecurity experts.
Advocate
Championing better policy and a safer digital Ghana.
Trainer
Building cyber and digital skills for staff, students and entrepreneurs.
Innovator
Delivering the systems and software institutions rely on.
What I Do
How I Can Help You
As a cybersecurity expert, technology leader and operations professional in Ghana, I help institutions across Ghana and Africa run securely, efficiently and at scale.
Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
Find the gaps before attackers do, with clear, prioritised plans to close them.
IT Solutions & Systems
Infrastructure management and systems implementation that run reliably, from HQ to the branch.
Software Development
Custom platforms such as member management systems, marketplaces and resource apps, delivered and maintained.
Strategy & Policy Advisory
Digitalisation roadmaps, strategic plans and policy development for associations and cooperatives.
Training & Capacity Building
Cyber awareness and best-practice workshops for staff, managers, students and entrepreneurs.
Operations Management & Strategy
Operational leadership that aligns people, processes and technology, from nationwide rollouts to day-to-day service delivery.
Keynote Speaking & Advocacy
Talks and panels on cybersecurity, child online safety, digital transformation and financial inclusion across Ghana and Africa.
Leading
CSEAG since2021
CSEAG since2021
About Me
A Technologist Who Leads, Teaches and Serves.
I'm Abubakar Issaka, a Ghanaian cybersecurity expert, technology leader and operations professional with over twelve years of experience helping Ghanaian institutions run on secure, reliable technology. For nearly a decade at the Ghana Co-operative Credit Union Association (CUA-GH), I grew the Cusoft banking solution from 125 to 212 credit unions, led deployments nationwide, and turned data from 500+ credit unions into insight for management, the Bank of Ghana and development partners.
Since 2021 I have served as President of the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana (CSEAG), working with the Cyber Security Authority and international partners to strengthen Ghana's cyber ecosystem. My roots are in community service, from campus radio in Wa to an award-winning counselling show on Radio Waa, and that's why I believe technology only matters when it serves people.
- Cybersecurity Expert
- Technology Leader
- Operations Management
- Digital Transformation
- IT Strategy & Consulting
- Cyber Policy & Advocacy
- Cybersecurity Speaker & Trainer
- Cybercrime Awareness
- Based inAccra, Ghana
- LanguagesEnglish, Waale, Twi, Hausa
- CompanyBipoli Technologies
Speaking & Engagements
My Recent Engagements
Courtesy Call on the Speaker of Parliament & the Parliamentary Communications Committee
Led a strategic cooperation and policy advocacy meeting with the Speaker of Parliament and members of the Parliamentary Communications Committee, engaging Ghana's legislative leadership on cybersecurity and digital policy priorities.
Cyberbullying for Children: 19th Planetary Liberation Day Symposium
Spoke on cyberbullying and children's online safety at the Etherean Mission International symposium themed "Growing the Empowered Child". Called for a stronger child online protection framework under the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), more public education, and parental controls paired with guidance at home.
Read the news coverage
CSEAG × Israel Economic & Trade Mission Breakfast Meeting
Hosted a breakfast meeting between the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana and the Economic and Trade Mission of the Embassy of Israel, exploring cybersecurity collaboration and partnerships.
CSEAG Delegation to the Cyber Security Authority
Led the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana delegation to the CSA, meeting the Director-General, Dr. Divine Selase Agbeti, and his deputies to forge a strategic alliance on national cyber defence, professional accreditation, public awareness of online scams and child online protection.
Read the CSA news release
Credit Union Digitalisation & Cyber Security
Invited expert speaker to the chairpersons of about 500 credit unions in Ghana, on cybersecurity imperatives and digital safety for the credit union movement.
Inclusion Roundtable 2024
Contributing to the conversation on digital transformation and financial inclusion.
GISPA Internet 2024
Ghana Internet Service Providers Association forum on building a resilient local internet ecosystem for business growth and continuity.
GC3B 2023: Cyber Resilience for Development
With Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola at the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building, which brought together governments, industry and civil society in Accra.
IoT West Africa
Panellist on 5G connectivity in the era of the Internet of Things.
- Her CyberTracks Programme
Mentored young women entering cybersecurity.
- Digital Marketing Capacity Building
Trained over 400 young entrepreneurs on e-commerce.
- Cybersecurity Best Practices
Four-day training for credit union managers and IT officers.
Insights & Perspectives
Thought Leadership & In the News
My articles and opinions on cybersecurity, technology, operations and digital Ghana, alongside media coverage of my work.
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My Expertise
Skills & Experience
Cybersecurity
IT Infrastructure
Systems Implementation
Software Development
Project Management
Policy Development
Career Experience
- 2021 – PresentCurrentPresidentCyber Security Expert Association Ghana
- 2016 – 20259 yrsI.T & InnovationGhana Co-operative Credit Union Association
- 2022 & 20242 projectsConsultantGIZ, for the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs
- 2018 – 20213 yrsManagerRadio Waa 92.1 MHz, Wa
- 2011 – 20121 yrSRC Public Relations OfficerDr Hilla Limann Technical University
Education & Certifications
- 2024 – 2026MScMSc ICT ManagementPresbyterian University, Ghana
- 2023CertifiedCompTIA Security+ ceCompTIA
- 2022CertificateCyber Attack & Prevention TechniquesGhana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT
- 2017 – 2019BScBSc Business AdministrationKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- DiplomaHNDInformation & Communication TechnologyDr Hilla Limann Technical University
Leadership & Recognition
Roles I've Been Trusted With
5
Leadership roles and honours across tech, enterprise, media and public service.
Institutions
Institutions I Work With & Have Worked For
CUA-GHGhana Co-operative Credit Union Association
CSEAGCyber Security Expert Association Ghana
GIZDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
ITUInternational Telecommunication Union
DBGDevelopment Bank Ghana
GCYEGhana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs
YESS FundYoung Entrepreneurs Start-up Support Fund
ECElectoral Commission of Ghana
Radio WaaRadio Waa 92.1 MHz, Wa
Gallery
Moments From The Journey
FAQ
About Abubakar Issaka
Who is Abubakar Issaka?
Abubakar Issaka is a Ghanaian cybersecurity expert, technology leader and operations professional based in Accra. He has served as President of the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana (CSEAG) since 2021, is the founder of Bipoli Technologies, and has over twelve years of experience in technology, cybersecurity and operations.
What does Abubakar Issaka specialise in?
He specialises in cybersecurity strategy and policy, vulnerability and risk assessment, IT and operations management, digital transformation, software and systems implementation, and cyber awareness training for institutions, businesses and communities.
Can I invite Abubakar Issaka to speak at an event?
Yes. He speaks at conferences, workshops, panels and symposiums across Ghana and Africa on cybersecurity, child online safety, digital transformation and financial inclusion, with past engagements including GISPA Internet, the CUA-GH Biennial Conference, IoT West Africa in Lagos and the Planetary Liberation Day Symposium.
Does he work with organisations outside Ghana?
Yes. He has worked with international partners including GIZ and ITU programmes, and is available for consulting, training and speaking engagements across Africa.
How can I contact Abubakar Issaka?
Use the contact form on this page, email abubipoli@gmail.com, or message him on WhatsApp at +233 24 384 1842.
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