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Director of Cyber Security, Symptai Consulting Limited, Rory Ebanks.

JIS Promotes Cybersecurity Practices to Safeguard Users from Online Threats

By: Rochelle Williams, October 28, 2024

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is promoting cybersecurity practices that safeguard users from online threats. To date, the agency has not experienced any significant digital breaches. In a recent virtual...

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

By: Judana Murphy, October 11, 2024

Director, Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling.

JaCIRT Reports Significant Reduction in Attempted Cyberattacks

By: Rocheda Bartley, September 26, 2024

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By: Rocheda Bartley, September 26, 2024
Cybersecurity 1 year ago Public Encouraged to Participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month Activities During October
By: Rocheda Bartley, September 26, 2024
Cybersecurity 2 years ago JCF’S Proactive Approach to Combatting Cybercrime Yielding Positive Outcomes
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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...

By: Okoye Henry, March 1, 2024

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...

By: Judith A. Hunter, February 29, 2024

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...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, January 26, 2024

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...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, December 19, 2023

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 14.

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Persons Urged to Report Cyber and Fraud-Related Crimes

Persons are being encouraged to report cyber and fraud-related crimes, which have seen an increase for the Christmas season. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior...

By: Lisa Rowe, December 19, 2023

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, speaks in the Senate on Friday (December 8).

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New Offences Recommended for Inclusion in Cybercrimes Act

The Joint Select Committee that reviewed the Cybercrimes Act has made several recommendations for the inclusion of new offences under the Act. Some of these include cyber stalking, cyber defamation,...

By: Latonya Linton, December 11, 2023

Digital padlock icon, cyber security network and data protection technology on virtual interface screen.

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Data Protection Act Takes Effect Today

The new Data Protection Act comes into effect today (Dec. 1), providing greater safeguards for the handling of the personal information of Jamaicans held in physical or electronic form. The...

By: Tracey Chin Loy, December 1, 2023

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), addressing Wednesday’s (November 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Listening is Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey.

2 years ago Cybersecurity

Gov’t Pursuing Harsher Penalties for Cybercrimes

Against the background of the recent spate of bomb threats at several of the country’s institutions, the Government is moving to introduce harsher penalties for cybercrimes and provide additional resources...

By: Chris Patterson, November 16, 2023

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