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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 and strange hyperlinks Spoofed version of Bahamas Postal Services’ website
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Cloud Carib holds LeadHERship Women’s Day Brunch
Guest Speaker Sametria McKinney, Director CIRT-BS, and M’khel Ferguson, Cloud Carib Marketing Operations Manager, engage in empowering dialogue at Cloud Carib’s LeadHERship Women’s Brunch, highlighting the importance of women’s tech leadership. Photo Credit: Cloud Carib Source: Cloud Carib Nassau, The Bahamas – Nassau-based technology solutions provider Cloud Carib celebrated International Women’s Day with an inspiring “LeadHERship” brunch at its Centre of Excellence in Sandyport. The
Happy International Women’s Day!
Join us at 9:30 am for a global keynote under the theme, “Celebrating & Championing Women in Cybersecurity” on Friday, 8 March. Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OlQm1okYQGyJVVwvi0E7Uw#/registration.
Press Release: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: CHAMPIONING WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROLE MODELS
Source: Get Safe Online INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: CHAMPIONING WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROLE MODELS Get Safe Online is shining a spotlight on inspirational women in cybersecurity across the world at its keynote webinar this International Women’s Day 38% of female students looking to enter the tech and cybersecurity sector don’t believe there are enough role models for women A
Cybersecurity Plays Pivotal Role in The Bahamas’ National Strategy
Repost Minister of Economic Affairs Sen. the Hon. Michael Halkitis said cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in The Bahamas’ national strategy and is crucial for advancing the nation’s utilization of information and communications technology and managing cyber risks-particularly from an economic, but also from a national security perspective. “This is an area of significant interest to our administration and its ‘Digital Transformation to Strengthen Competitiveness’
CIRT-BS 2nd Annual Stakeholders Engagement 2023
The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) hosted its second annual Stakeholder Engagement Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, 16–17 August 2023, at the Margaritaville Beach Resort. The Annual Stakeholder Engagement Conference is a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking within the national cybersecurity industry. Minister of National Security, the Honourable Wayne Munroe, KC, delivered the keynote presentation. The conference featured a thought-provoking panel
Government Working Diligently to Increase Awareness of Cyber Security Threats
Source: Bahamas Information Services NASSAU, The Bahamas – As the government advances its plans to transform and digitize its services, thereby making it more convenient for the public to conduct business with the government, the need to beef up cyber security has significantly risen. Consequently, the Ministry of Economic Affairs in conjunction with the Bahamas National Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), hosted a two-day inter-ministerial cyber security
Bahamas’ National CIRT Manager Sametria McKinney Receives Prestigious International Award
Source: Bahamas Information Services NASSAU, The Bahamas – Senator the Honourable Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, together with proud Bahamians everywhere, recognize and extend warmest congratulations to the Bahamas’ National Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) Manager, Miss Sametria McKinney, on receiving the President’s Award for Public Service at the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International Awards Gala, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on
New Advisory: Fake Investment Scams Using Deepfake Videos
ⓘ This advisory addresses fake investment scams. CIRT-BS is urging the public to stay vigilant as new scams circulate online and fraudulent websites are impersonating
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
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,
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
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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
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
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
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.
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
Request 1-on-1 Meeting (Organisations Only)
CIRT-BS is offering in-person and virtual introductory one-on-one meetings and tours with our team for government organisations and critical information infrastructure. To request a meeting
Cloud Carib holds LeadHERship Women’s Day Brunch
Guest Speaker Sametria McKinney, Director CIRT-BS, and M’khel Ferguson, Cloud Carib Marketing Operations Manager, engage in empowering dialogue at Cloud Carib’s LeadHERship Women’s Brunch, highlighting
Happy International Women’s Day!
Join us at 9:30 am for a global keynote under the theme, “Celebrating & Championing Women in Cybersecurity” on Friday, 8 March. Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OlQm1okYQGyJVVwvi0E7Uw#/registration.
Press Release: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: CHAMPIONING WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROLE MODELS
Source: Get Safe Online INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: CHAMPIONING WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROLE MODELS Get Safe Online is shining
Cybersecurity Plays Pivotal Role in The Bahamas’ National Strategy
Repost Minister of Economic Affairs Sen. the Hon. Michael Halkitis said cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in The Bahamas’ national strategy and is crucial for
CIRT-BS 2nd Annual Stakeholders Engagement 2023
The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) hosted its second annual Stakeholder Engagement Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, 16–17 August 2023, at
Government Working Diligently to Increase Awareness of Cyber Security Threats
Source: Bahamas Information Services NASSAU, The Bahamas – As the government advances its plans to transform and digitize its services, thereby making it more convenient
Bahamas’ National CIRT Manager Sametria McKinney Receives Prestigious International Award
Source: Bahamas Information Services NASSAU, The Bahamas – Senator the Honourable Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, together with proud Bahamians everywhere, recognize and extend
National CIRT Mission Trip
The Bahamas’ National Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT-BS) hosted representatives from the Organization of American States (OAS) and CIRT Trinidad (TT CSIRT) during 31st January
Recap: Cybersecurity Month 2022
On Thursday, 27th October 2022, the Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) organized and hosted a webinar under the theme: Creating a Cyber Smart
