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Participants gather at the University of The Bahamas, RBC Auditorium, Franklyn Wilson Graduate Centre 19-20 February 2025 for the CIRT-BS and ITU Child Online Protection Workshop

PRESS RELEASE: THE BAHAMAS TRAINS 150+ COUNSELLORS TO LEAD THE CHARGE IN CHILD ONLINE PROTECTION WITH CIRT-BS WORKSHOP

Participants gather at the University of The Bahamas, RBC Auditorium, Franklyn Wilson Graduate Centre 19-20 February 2025 for the CIRT-BS and ITU Child Online Protection Workshop NASSAU, The Bahamas—Over 150 guidance counsellors were in attendance for the nation’s first “Train-the-Trainer” Child Online Protection (COP) Workshop, held in-person and online 19-20 February 2025, at the University […]

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Minister of Economic Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Halkitis delivering welcome remarks at the ALIV Business Cyber Security Summit 2025

PRESS RELEASE: MIN. HALKITIS: CYBER SECURITY IS “A KEY PILLAR OF ECONOMIC STABILITY” – CIRT-BS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS UNITE AT ALIV BUSINESS CYBER SECURITY SUMMIT

Minister of Economic Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Halkitis delivering welcome remarks at the ALIV Business Cyber Security Summit 2025 NASSAU, The Bahamas—Cyber security experts, government officials, and industry leaders convened at the ALIV Business Cyber Security Summit on 20 February 2025, to address the growing cyber threats facing businesses and national infrastructure across the

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The Bahamas’ National Cybersecurity Strategy

The National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) is a set of strategic principles, guidelines, objectives, and specific measures to mitigate risk associated with cybersecurity. The document is the collective vision of high-level goals and priorities that will guide the country in addressing cybersecurity gaps. STRATEGIC AREA A Cybersecurity Governance Framework CIRT-BS as National Cybersecurity Authority with responsibility

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Wrong QR Code

SIKE! You scanned the wrong QR Code. QR Codes, or quick response codes, are convenient tools that allow us to share electronic information quickly. However, in the same token, they are also an easy way for cybercriminals to steal your information. It is critical to be mindful of the QR codes you choose to scan

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CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar

Join Us for the “Secure Our World” Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar + Q&A

Register for the CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar to secure your spot. Join Us for the “Secure Our World” Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar + Q&A Cybersecurity is an essential part of protecting your organisation and personal data in today’s digital landscape. On Thursday, 31 October 2024 at 10 am, CIRT-BS invites you to a webinar focused on

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(Left) Sametria McKinney, CISSP, Director of the National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS), and recipient of the ISC2 Senior Professional Award for her leadership and contributions to advancing cybersecurity in the Americas Region. (Right) Sametria McKinney, CISSP, receiving the ISC2 Senior Professional Award for the Americas Region at the ISC2 Security Congress, held from 14-16 October 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

PRESS RELEASE: Bahamas’ National CIRT Director Sametria McKinney Honoured for Advancing Global Cyber Security

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 October 2024 Bahamas’ National CIRT Director Sametria McKinney Honoured for Advancing Global Cyber Security NASSAU, The Bahamas—The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) proudly announces that its Director, Sametria McKinney, CISSP, has been recognised with the prestigious ISC2 Senior Professional Award for the Americas Region. The ISC2 (International

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CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Awareness Month Promotional Graphic

PRESS RELEASE: CIRT-BS CELEBRATES CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH WITH “SECURE OUR WORLD” CAMPAIGN

NASSAU, The Bahamas—The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) is proud to announce Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 with a focus on the theme, “Secure Our World.” The annual October recognition aims to empower individuals and organisations to prioritise cybersecurity in their daily lives to foster a safer digital environment for everyone. In

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CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Help Secure Our World this Cybersecurity Awareness Month 

Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and organisations to protect their data from cybercrime. Amidst large-scale data breaches and cyber-attacks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us about simple, effective ways to remain safe online, protect personal data, and ultimately help secure our world. The National

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Press Release: CIRT-BS Observes Uptick in Parcel Delivery “Smishing” Scams Impacting Members of the General Public

New Providence, The Bahamas—The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) is observing an uptick in parcel delivery scams involving threat actors impersonating Bahamas Postal Services’ (BPS) website to solicit payment and personal identifiable information from members of the general public. Reported screenshots of smishing text messages from malicious actors containing spoofed URLs

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