The Ghana Domain Name Registry (GDNR), in vital collaboration with the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and Double Osec, successfully hosted a two-day DNS Abuse Training in Accra, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to a secure and resilient digital space. Held at the Accra International Conference Centre on December 9-10, 2025, the intensive program was strategically designed to equip high-level government and institutional leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to combat the growing threat of Domain Name System (DNS) abuse. This partnership underscores the nation’s proactive approach to digital security and capacity building.
Day one of the training, on December 9th, was dedicated to I.T. Heads of selected government institutions. The morning began with a session focused on “Understanding DNS Abuse” facilitated by Eric Akumiah, Africa Regional Liaison from FIRST. This was immediately followed by a practical demonstration involving DNS Interactive Case Studies and Threat Awareness. This hands-on session was led by the joint team of Francis Acquah Amaning and Kwaku Antwi from the GDNR, alongside Sarah Okumo and Kwame Osei Tutu from DoubleOSec. In the afternoon, Session 2 was led by FIRST, focusing on building Technical Skills for Incident Response and establishing Best Practices for the I.T. Heads.
The second day, December 10th, shifted its focus to high-level executives. Following the Africa DNS Forum/ICANN Opening Session, a High-level Session facilitated by FIRST concentrated on “Understanding DNS Abuse and Policy for Chief Executives.” This session included a practical demonstration designed specifically for the Chief Executives.
By involving both technical staff and top decision-makers, the training ensured that both operational teams and executive leadership possess a clear, coordinated understanding of DNS security challenges and the necessary policy frameworks to mitigate them, thereby strengthening Ghana’s national digital infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats.
