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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 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 of The Bahamas, RBC Auditorium, Franklyn Wilson Graduate Centre. The

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 country. Under the theme “Securing the Future: Navigating Cyber Challenges

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 for NCS  execution High-level inter-agency coordination Legal Governance Framework International

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 to avoid becoming a victim of the next cyber attack.

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 helping you understand the steps you can take to secure

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 Information System Security Certification Consortium) is the world’s leading nonprofit

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 an increasingly interconnected world, the need for robust cybersecurity measures