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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 the British Colonial Hotel. Sametria will be joined by Keenan Johnson and Shakera Johnson for a timely session titled: “HR & AI: Balancing Innovation with Ethics.” This session will explore how organizations can responsibly integrate AI into HR practices from
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 across sectors. Upcoming Highlights: • Oct 28: CTI: Securing the Digital Future Webinar • Oct 28: Cyber Secure Bahamas Webinar (with Cable Bahamas) • Oct 28-29: OAS Cyber Defense Working Group • Oct 29: CIRT-BS Professional Meetup • Oct 31:
Join Us for the “CTI: Securing The Digital Future” Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar
Register for the CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar to secure your spot. Join Us for the “CTI: Securing The Digital Future” Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar. Cybersecurity continues to evolve and so do the threats shaping our digital landscape. On Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at 10 AM, CIRT-BS invites you to an engaging webinar focused on Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and the power of CIRT-BS Cyber Reef in
Join Us for the “Secure Our World: Securing the Cyber Future ” Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar
Register for the CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar to secure your spot. Join Us for the “Secure Our World: Securing the Cyber Future” Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar. Cybersecurity is vital for protecting both organisations and families in today’s digital world. On Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at 10am, CIRT-BS will host a special webinar focusing on child online protection. What We’ll Cover: Introduction to CIRT-BS Understanding Child Online
CIRT-BS Director to Deliver Keynote at Regional Cybersecurity Webinar
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025, The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) is honored to collaborate with the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) for a regional webinar titled “Cybersecurity for Growth, Safety, and Trust.” This timely engagement will explore how cybersecurity enables business continuity, strengthens trust in digital systems, and protects critical sectors such as MSMEs and financial institutions
PRESS RELEASE: CIRT-BS CELEBRATES CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH WITH “Secure Our World – Securing The Cyber Future” CAMPAIGN
The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) is excited to launch Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025, highlighting this year’s theme: “Secure Our World – Securing The Cyber Future.” In October, this global observance serves as a reminder of the importance of making cybersecurity a daily priority, empowering both individuals and organisations to help create a safer digital world for all. “Secure Our World
Join Us for the SheSecures Bahamas Initiative
Register for the CIRT-BS SheSecures Initiative to secure your spot. Registration open: Now Registration Ends: September 24, 2025Event Dates: September 26–28, 2025 SheSecures is an initiative by OAS/CICTE And CIRT-BS designed to provide women with a fun and practical way to strengthen their technical skills through virtual cybersecurity exercises. Through this initiative, CIRT-BS aims to help close the gender gap in cybersecurity and promote
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 local media houses to promote a fake investment opportunity linked to Central Bank of The Bahamas. To boost credibility and traffic, the scammers are using artificial intelligence to generate “deepfake” videos of various news personalities as well as Central Bank
Sametria McKinney – Inspiring More Women to Pursue a Cybersecurity Career
ISC2 Global Achievement Award winner Sametria McKinney, CISSP, talked to ISC2 Insights about the importance of creating more opportunities for women to join the cybersecurity workforce and to undertake an educational path into cybersecurity. With a particular passion to help more women and girls in school in her native Bahamas and her hometown to follow a cybersecurity career path, McKinney believes that pursuing, recruiting and
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