The International CyberEx is an annual OAS/INCIBE initiative that seeks to strengthen technical abilities to respond to cyber incidents. Guyana first participated remotely in an activity of this nature by invitation from OAS in December 2014. The four members of the team nurtured their interests in Cyber Security at the University of Guyana’s Cybersecurity Club…

Guyana's National Data Management Authority (NDMA) published a post about Cyber Security. Below are some key highlights: CIRT.GY is the public brand of the Guyana National Computer Incident Response Team. The Government of Guyana approved the formation of this team in an August 2012 cabinet decision. Subsequent to this approval, four members of…

Guyana Times posted an article on February 9, 2021, about the Guyanese government expressing awareness of cyber security threats due to the increased reliance on ICT. Below are some key highlights: Innovations Phillips said that Government is interested in mobile telephones based on satellite technology that can sustainably serve the hinterland and remote populations. …

Stabroek News published a post on October 23, 2020, about How Guyana must work now to strengthen its anti-trust regulations for telecom sector for you. Technology Management Executive from Guyana speaks hope for the country with the advent of a Telecom liberalization.   Key points: Everton Morris, Technology Management Executive, Re-Migrant expressed his thoughts on Guyana's progress regarding…

Guyana Times published a post on March 18, 2019, about Cybersecurity. Guyana Times gave a voice to concerned citizen for the cyber space of the country amidst a series of ransomware incidents target at large organizations.   Key points: Both private and public organizations in developing countries face threats from our dependence on the technological platforms which are…

Stabroek News published a post on August 24, 2019, about Guyana not having a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. After observing the steps taken by foreign nations, Guyanese citizen proposes institutional investigation to help curtail gap in cybersecurity skills necessary for national development.   Key points: Through the United Kingdom (UK) Chevening scholarship program many Guyanese youths receive excellent workforce…

Bartlett Morgan posted an article on November 28, 2020, about Guyana's plans to pass a new e-commerce law. Below are some key highlights: The ECT Bill does not attempt to change the fundamentals of contracting law that have always governed relationships between parties. The usual exceptions found in electronic commerce legislation are wills, the…

Encrypting your files is the way to go if you are looking to protect sensitive information from being accessed by unwanted users. The process usually involves creating an encryption key that will be used to make the file readable only by you once encrypted. Some operating systems have pre-installed tools that provide this security feature while…