Lance Corporal Dunstan Guba of the Ghana Police Service has placed Ghana on the global cybersecurity map by clinching a silver medal at the 2025 INTERPOL Digital Security Challenge, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Representing Ghana among more than 100 elite cybersecurity professionals from over 60 countries, the officer from the Cybercrime Department stood out for his skill in digital forensics, malware analysis, threat response, and system vulnerability testing. His performance earned widespread acclaim both within Ghana’s security circles and on the international stage.
The Digital Security Challenge is a high-level simulation that tests participants’ ability to tackle real-world cybercrime scenarios. Lance Corporal Guba’s ability to decode sophisticated digital threats and manage simulated cyberattacks positioned him as one of the world’s top white-hat law enforcement hackers.
As host of the Ghana Police Service’s cybersecurity education programme on GH Police TV, Corporal Guba is already a known advocate for digital awareness and safe cyber practices. His international recognition amplifies the impact of his work at home and affirms Ghana’s rising status in cybercrime prevention.
A statement from the Ghana Police Service commended Corporal Guba’s outstanding performance, noting that his achievement reflects the service’s strategic investment in digital capacity-building and advanced cybercrime response training.
Stakeholders from across the country, including sister security agencies and IT governance experts, have hailed his accomplishment as a clear signal that Ghana is prepared to confront 21st-century threats with world-class talent and training.
This latest accolade strengthens Ghana’s presence in international cyber policing forums and validates the nation’s commitment to digital resilience in an era of increasing cyber threats.
