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If Your Business Can Go Down for Hours, You’re Already Losing

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  If Your Business Can Go Down for Hours, You’re Already Losing Imagine this: a major telecom provider or bank in Liberia suddenly goes down for hours. No calls. No mobile money. No ATM. No internet. Customers stranded. Transactions missed. Businesses crumble. This isn't fiction—it's been happening over and over again. So the big question is: What are we doing about it? Meet the Author Written by Kaisamusa Kamara , a certified CyberSecurity specialist with: BSc in CyberSecurity from the USA Google CyberSecurity Certification CompTIA Security+ Cisco Certified SOC Analyst I help businesses and institutions secure their digital operations, build resilience, and bounce back stronger—because in a digital world, downtime equals disaster. Why I’m Writing About Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Too many Liberian institutions—like Lonestar, Cellcom, banks, and public offices —have made headlines for the wrong reason: system downtime . Whether it’s for 2 hours...
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The Rise of Digital Transactions in Liberia: What Could Go Wrong?

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 The Rise of Digital Transactions in Liberia: What Could Go Wrong? 1. Introduction: Liberia’s Digital Transformation In recent years, Liberia has embraced digital financial services at an increasing rate. Mobile money transactions, online banking, and digital payment platforms are becoming common among individuals and businesses. Companies such as Orange Money, Lonestar Mobile Money, and local banks are facilitating millions of Liberian dollars in digital transactions every day. While this shift brings convenience, speed, and financial inclusion, it also introduces significant risks . Without proper cybersecurity measures, users could lose access to their money, transactions could be manipulated, and customer trust in digital banking could be eroded . A recent case involving Cellcom customers who could not access their mobile money accounts serves as a wake-up call. This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in Liberia’s digital financial infrastructure. 2. The CIA Tria...
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