About

About us

Deputy Director's Message.

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Information Security and Technology Assurance Division (ISTAD). In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information is paramount. Our mission is centered on protecting our institution’s digital assets and ensuring a secure environment for all members of our community.
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Our Purpose

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To ensure UITS offers high quality IT deliverables, in a secure technology environment, to the university community.

Our Mission

Information Security and Technology Assurance division exists to conduct relevant research, develop IT Policies, implement IT Policies and undertake quality control and assurance of IT systems and infrastructure to aid the UITS in achieving its vision.

Our Core Values

Leadership in Innovation and Technology

We endeavour to maintain and strengthen our position as the premier Science and Technology University in the country leading in generating and exchanging new knowledge in innovation and technology, and offering service to government, industry and society.

Culture of Excellence

We strive to be the best and maintain a commitment to continuously improve upon our status in all our undertakings - research, teaching, entrepreneurship and service - for the development of society.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity for All

We ensure an environment of understanding and respect for cultural diversity and equal opportunity among students and staff. We uphold academic freedom in our quest to advance the frontiers of knowledge and in our attempt to attain self-development.

Integrity and Stewardship of Resources

We are dedicated to exhibiting the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity, efficient utilisation of resources and a culture of accountability and responsibility in all our operations.

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Team

Meet Our Team

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Mr. Phanuel S.K. Asense

Deputy Director

Cybersecurity Tier 3 Analyst with 18+ years in digital forensics, cybercrime investigations, system analysis, computer programming, and network security.

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Mr. Stephen K. Osei

Head, Network and Systems Security

Expertise in threat intelligence, risk assessment, incident response and digital forensics. Experience in IT security audits, computer networks, software engineering, staff training and compliance with data protection laws.

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Mr. Papa Kwesi Quansah

Team Lead

SOC Analyst skilled in threat detection, threat hunting, incident response, and SIEM monitoring. Focused on protecting systems and responding swiftly to cyber threats.

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Mr. Akwasi B. Sarkodie

Cybersecurity Tier 1 Analyst

Threat identification, incident response and network security monitoring are my areas of expertise.

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Crystal A. Amankwaah

Cybersecurity Tier 1 Analyst

Dedicated SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in real-time security monitoring, alarm triage, and incident response using threat intelligence platforms.

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Marian Manu Boafo

Cybersecurity Tier 1 Analyst

Incident response, SIEM monitoring, Network Security Monitoring.