ACDT’s Paul Arhin Jr wins Best Paper Award at Global Cyber Security Conference in Japan

Paul Arhin Jnr. has achieved a significant milestone for Africa. He is a Research Associate at the Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) and a Cyber Security Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC). He received the Best Paper Presentation Award at the IEEE 9th International Conference on Cryptography, Security and Privacy (CSP 2025) in Okinawa, Japan.

This international award highlights Mr. Arhin's contributions to digital security. It also places Ghana in important global discussions about data protection. His paper is titled “Optimizing Hybrid Cryptographic Framework for Secure Financial Data Transmission in Resource-Constrained Environments.” It addresses how to protect sensitive data in developing nations.

Mr. Arhin’s research provides a framework for secure information flows. This work emphasizes trust, privacy, and sovereignty in digital transactions. His presentation was praised for its technical brilliance and real-world relevance.

After receiving the award, Mr. Arhin expressed his gratitude. He said this recognition goes beyond academic achievement. It shows that African voices are vital to global digital transformation. He dedicated the award to researchers and institutions in Africa facing challenges with limited resources.

The ACDT expressed pride in Mr. Arhin's accomplishment. The center aims to build an inclusive digital future for Africa. Kwesi Atuahene, a founding board member of ACDT, noted that Africa has talent but needs support to thrive.

Mr. Arhin’s success also highlights UCC's growing reputation in cybersecurity education and research. His dual role as lecturer and researcher exemplifies strong leadership needed for Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution.

As Africa asserts itself globally, Mr. Arhin’s win inspires further investment in research and technology across the continent. It emphasizes local capacity building in cybersecurity amid rising threats like online fraud and misinformation.

Mr. Arhin plans to collaborate with governments, academic institutions, and private sectors on his research models. His goal is to ensure that Africa’s digital transformation is secure, inclusive, and resilient.

This achievement reminds us that innovators like Paul Arhin Jnr are shaping Africa's future in global digital excellence.