Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) announces that Commissioner Angela Cassell-Bush is in the United States participating in a Cybersecurity Leadership Training Program hosted by the United States Telecommunications Training Institute in partnership with the Global Cybersecurity Forum. The participation of Commissioner Cassell-Bush in this program is fully sponsored by the United States Telecommunications Training Institute in partnership with the Global Cybersecurity Forum, underscoring the commitment of both institutions to advancing global capacity in cybersecurity leadership, with a particular focus on empowering women in the sector. Commissioner Cassell-Bush who oversees International Gateway Services (IGS) and Internet Governance at the LTA, is among a select group of female leaders from around the world chosen for this high-level initiative aimed at strengthening women’s leadership in cybersecurity.

The program convenes experts from government, industry, academia, and civil society, and delivers specialized training in cybersecurity operations, protection of critical information infrastructure, and leadership development. The Authority notes that Commissioner Cassell-Bush’s participation will further strengthen institutional capacity at the LTA and contribute to national efforts to enhance cybersecurity resilience and safeguard Liberia’s digital ecosystem. Participants from countries including Liberia, Marshall Islands, Cambodia, Italy, United Kingdom, Jamaica, Bahamas, Georgia, Belize, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria, among others, are benefiting from advanced technical instruction, exposure to global best practices, and high-level peer exchange. Beyond technical capacity building, the program places strong emphasis on knowledge transfer and leadership continuity by equipping participants to mentor and support entry- to mid-level female professionals in cybersecurity and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). This mentorship component is expected to expand the pipeline of women in cybersecurity and AI, foster sustainable skills development, and strengthen institutional learning and professional networks across participating countries