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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 on behalf of your organisation, please visit Calendly or use the calendar below.

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
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 – 2nd February, 2023, while on a mission trip to Nassau, Bahamas. Sessions held were aimed at providing recommendations on implementation strategies for the establishment of CIRT-BS. The sessions included a review of the technical design documents, the National Cybersecurity


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

