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Strengthening The Bahamas’ Digital Future: CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup
Building Connections in Cybersecurity The Bahamas is taking bold steps toward digital resilience, and the upcoming CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup is a key milestone in that journey. This event is designed to bring together IT specialists, cybersecurity experts, and professionals from across industries to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and strengthen the nation’s collective defense against cyber threats. Event Details Date & Time: May 7, 2026,

CIRT-BS to Participate in ISBET Tech Expo 2026
ISBET’s Tech Expo 2026 is a high-impact event that brings together industry experts, innovators, and students for a series of forward-looking panel discussions and hands-on technology labs. The expo will explore key themes such as artificial intelligence, innovation, ethics, and the evolving landscape of technology careers, while also providing students with the opportunity to engage directly with emerging technologies through interactive workstations. As part of

Mark Your Calendar: Child Online Protection Webinar
CIRT-BS invites the public to join our upcoming Child Online Protection Webinar, a timely and important conversation focused on safeguarding children in today’s digital environment. As technology continues to evolve, so do the risks faced by young users online. This session will provide valuable insights into how parents, guardians, educators, and the wider community can play a role in promoting safer online experiences for children.

Child Protection Month: Building Safe Digital Spaces for Our Children
Child Protection Month: Building Safe Digital Spaces for Our Children As The Bahamas observes Child Protection Month, it is an important time to reflect on our shared responsibility to safeguard the well-being of our children not only in the physical world, but in the digital one as well. Today’s children are growing up in a highly connected environment where the internet plays a central role

Take Control of Your Digital Security
How prepared do you feel to face today’s cyberthreats? Would you like to explore these from a gender lens?👩🏽💻🔒👾 This is exactly the conversation we will have on April 16, and we’d love for you to be part of it. The Cybersecurity Section of the Organización de los Estados Americanos is hosting the webinar “Take Control of Your Digital Security.” Here’s what you’ll walk away with: ✅ A clearer picture of the intersection between gender and digital risk
CIRT-BS March Week Recap
Last week, our team participated in a series of engagements. We began at the University of The Bahamas Business Week, delivering a session on “Understanding Risk and Securing The Bahamas’ Digital Future with AI.” We then participated in the Consumer Affairs Unit Annual Exhibition in observance of World Consumer Rights Day, and concluded the week at the JA Bahamas STEM/STEAM Summit 2026. Each engagement provided

Cybersecurity Workshop: Online Safety – Protecting Your Digital Identity
CIRT-BS is proud to continue our School Tour with a stop at The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), where we’ll engage staff, students, and guests in a dynamic workshop on Online Safety – Protecting Your Digital Identity. Together, we’re building awareness, inspiring future careers, and strengthening our digital resilience. Date: November 13, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: O-Block, New Providence Main

Cyber Secure Bahamas: Safeguarding Our Digital Future
CIRT-BS is proud to partner with Aliv Business to present Cyber Secure Bahamas, a half-day forum dedicated to strengthening our national cyber resilience. This event brings together industry experts, IT leaders, and decision-makers to explore the evolving threat landscape and share actionable strategies for protecting digital infrastructure across the region. Event Details • Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join Us for the CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professional Meetup
Join Us for the CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professional Meetup We’re bringing together IT and cybersecurity professionals for an exclusive evening of networking, insight, and community-building. Date: October 29, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) This event is designed to foster meaningful connections among professionals and enthusiasts who are passionate about cybersecurity. Whether you’re a seasoned specialist or just starting your journey, you’ll find a welcoming space


Building Cyber Resilience: Join the CIRT‑BS Cybersecurity Professional Meetup
CIRT‑BS invites cybersecurity professionals, IT practitioners, and digital defenders to connect at the Cybersecurity Professional Meetup, a gathering designed to strengthen collaboration and national cyber

Advisory: FortiBleed Credential Leak Exposes Thousands of Fortinet VPN Devices Worldwide
Recent reports from cybersecurity researchers have identified a large-scale credential exposure event, known as FortiBleed, involving credentials associated with Fortinet VPN and firewall devices worldwide.

Save The Date: Cyber Sharks Capture the Flag Competition 2026
Cyber Sharks Capture the Flag Competition Bahamas is a groundbreaking national cybersecurity challenge for Bahamian youth ages 13–16. Hosted by the National Computer Incident Response

Advisory: Beware of Fraudulent NIB Smart Card Renewal Text Scam
CIRT‑BS warns the public about fraudulent messages impersonating the National Insurance Board (NIB). These scams aim to deceive recipients into clicking unsafe links or sharing

Smishing vs Phishing: Understanding the Dual Threat
Cyber‑criminals continue to evolve their tactics, targeting both mobile and desktop users. Smishing uses SMS or messaging apps to lure victims into clicking fraudulent links

Bahamas Election Security Awareness 2026
Daily Election Checklist: Stay Informed. Stay Secure. Verifying information is everyone’s responsibility: Follow updates from official government channels and the Parliamentary Registration Department Rely on

Child Online Protection Webinar: A Conversation That Matters
On May 20, 2026, the National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT‑BS) will host the Child Online Protection Webinar, uniting international experts to

CyberWizards Camp 2026: Represent The Bahamas in Estonia
CIRT-BS is proud to introduce CyberWizards Camp 2026, an international initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity capacity and inspiring the next generation of women in technology. We

Strengthening The Bahamas’ Digital Future: CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup
Building Connections in Cybersecurity The Bahamas is taking bold steps toward digital resilience, and the upcoming CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup is a key milestone in

CIRT-BS to Participate in ISBET Tech Expo 2026
ISBET’s Tech Expo 2026 is a high-impact event that brings together industry experts, innovators, and students for a series of forward-looking panel discussions and hands-on

Mark Your Calendar: Child Online Protection Webinar
CIRT-BS invites the public to join our upcoming Child Online Protection Webinar, a timely and important conversation focused on safeguarding children in today’s digital environment.

Child Protection Month: Building Safe Digital Spaces for Our Children
Child Protection Month: Building Safe Digital Spaces for Our Children As The Bahamas observes Child Protection Month, it is an important time to reflect on

Take Control of Your Digital Security
How prepared do you feel to face today’s cyberthreats? Would you like to explore these from a gender lens?👩🏽💻🔒👾 This is exactly the conversation we will
CIRT-BS March Week Recap
Last week, our team participated in a series of engagements. We began at the University of The Bahamas Business Week, delivering a session on “Understanding

Cybersecurity Workshop: Online Safety – Protecting Your Digital Identity
CIRT-BS is proud to continue our School Tour with a stop at The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), where we’ll engage staff, students, and

Cyber Secure Bahamas: Safeguarding Our Digital Future
CIRT-BS is proud to partner with Aliv Business to present Cyber Secure Bahamas, a half-day forum dedicated to strengthening our national cyber resilience. This event

Join Us for the CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professional Meetup
Join Us for the CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professional Meetup We’re bringing together IT and cybersecurity professionals for an exclusive evening of networking, insight, and community-building. Date:

CIRT-BS Director to Speak at BSHRM Conference & Expo 2025
We’re proud to announce that Sametria McKinney, Director of CIRT-BS, will be featured at the BSHRM Conference & Expo taking place October 30–31, 2025, at

PRESS RELEASE: Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Updated Events Calendar
CIRT-BS is pleased to announce new additions to our Cybersecurity Awareness Month calendar. These events are designed to strengthen national cyber resilience and foster collaboration

