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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Technology at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Technology Branch, Leonardo Brown (left), greets students after delivering a public lecture on the topic ‘The Internet Never Forgets – Manage Your Digital Footprints’. The lecture was conducted during the launch of Digicel Foundation’s Safer Internet Together (SIT) Programme at the University of the West Indies, Mona, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (February 11). The programme, which was launched on Safer Internet Day, is slated to run for one year and is aimed at promoting online safety, digital responsibility, and cyber awareness among young people and the wider society.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Technology at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Technology Branch, Leonardo Brown (left), greets students after delivering a public lecture on the topic ‘The Internet Never Forgets – Manage Your Digital Footprints’. The lecture was conducted during the launch of Digicel Foundation’s Safer Internet Together (SIT) Programme at the University of the West Indies, Mona, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (February 11). The programme, which was launched on Safer Internet Day, is slated to run for one year and is aimed at promoting online safety, digital responsibility, and cyber awareness among young people and the wider society.

Digicel Foundation Launches SIT Programme to Promote Online Safety

The Digicel Foundation, on Tuesday (February 11), officially launched its Safer Internet Together (SIT) Programme, a year-long initiative aimed at promoting online safety, digital responsibility and cyber awareness among young people and the wider society. The initiative’s launch at the...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the CyberSMART Conference at the AC by Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew, on February 11.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the CyberSMART Conference at the AC by Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew, on February 11.

Expansion of CCTV Cameras Continues
Director of Cyber Security, Symptai Consulting Limited, Rory Ebanks.
Director of Cyber Security, Symptai Consulting Limited, Rory Ebanks.

JIS Promotes Cybersecurity Practices to Safeguard Users from Online Threats
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers remarks during SynCon Technologies’ inaugural AI and Cybersecurity Summit, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (October 10).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers remarks during SynCon Technologies’ inaugural AI and Cybersecurity Summit, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (October 10).

Minister Vaz Highlights Need to Strengthen Cybersecurity Infrastructure
Director, Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling.
Director, Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling.

JaCIRT Reports Significant Reduction in Attempted Cyberattacks

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Director of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) , Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Godphey Sterling.
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JaCIRT Ramps Up Effort to Tackle Emerging Cyberthreats

The Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) is ramping up its effort to tackle emerging cyberthreats through strategic investments, public education and advanced technology integration. Speaking with JIS News recently, Director of JaCIRT, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Godphey Sterling, said the organisation has adopted a tiered approach to cyber defence, ensuring multiple layers of protection and resilience against potential breaches....
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Director, Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (September 25).
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Public Encouraged to Participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month Activities During October

Persons are encouraged to participate in activities slated for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month during October under the theme ‘Building Resilience – Securing Our Nation’. The events will be hosted by the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), which is mandated to address matters regarding cyberthreat and deliver appropriate responses. The month will kick off with a launch event on October...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), listens to remarks by Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area One, Vernon Ellis (right), during a panel discussion forming part of the recent Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) President’s Breakfast Forum at the Grand-A-View Event Place in Montego Bay, St. James. Others participating are Information Systems Manager, Office of the Information Commissioner, Ronald Frue (second left); and Communications Officer for the JCF’s Communication Forensics and Cybercrime Division (CFCD), Deputy Superintendent of Police Maurice Goode.
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JCF’S Proactive Approach to Combatting Cybercrime Yielding Positive Outcomes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Communication Forensics and Cybercrime Division (CFCD) continues to play a crucial role in combatting criminals who exploit digital platforms for their illicit activities. Communications Officer for the CFCD, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Maurice Goode, says the impact of the Division’s engagements is evident in statistics for the period 2016 to 2023, during which more...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second from left), participates in a panel discussion during the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) President’s Breakfast Forum in Montego Bay on Thursday (February 29). Listening (from left) are Attorney-at-Law, Jezeel Martin; Information Systems Manager in the Office of the Information Commissioner, Ronald Frue; Communications Officer of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Forensics and Cybercrime Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Maurice Goode; and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for Area One, Vernon Ellis.
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Jamaica Strengthening Cybersecurity

As the Government intensifies investments in the development of a digital economy locally to drive national development, robust security measures are being put in place to mitigate the threat of cybercrime, says National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Speaking at the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) President’s Breakfast Forum in Montego Bay on Thursday (February 29), Mr. Chang...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), engages with young women participating in a hackathon competition.
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SheSecures Jamaica Competition Targets Females 16 and Over

Females 16 years and older who are residing in Jamaica are being encouraged to enter the national cybersecurity competition – SheSecures Jamaica. Being organised by the Ministry of National Security in collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS), the competition is targeting females who have a keen interest in information technology and/or cybersecurity. This virtual event is scheduled to...
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Data protection has become increasingly important given the growing connectedness of the world.
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Vigilance and Awareness First Lines of Defence in Data Protection

Jamaicans are being urged to be vigilant when navigating the digital space as the growing connectedness of the world continues to create privacy challenges. Chief Technical Director (CTD) in the Information and Communications Technology Division in the Office of the Prime Minister, Wahkeen Murray, in making the call said that “vigilance and awareness are our first lines of defence in...
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Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission, Latoya Halstead, shares tips for consumers to follow during the Christmas season, while addressing a recent Think Tank at the JIS head office in Kingston. Listening is Senior Superintendent of Police and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Sephanie Lindsay,
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Citizens Urged to Use Social Media Responsibly

Jamaicans are being encouraged to use social media responsibly as they go about their business this festive season. “Don't put every bit of information on social media because you don't know if somebody is trying to track you down. Do not put your every move [online],” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay. “You want to make sure that...
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