Using biometrics in business

Biometric data allows for or confirms the unique identification of an individual. - All the steps to open the account were pretty standard: I walked with my identification cards for validation of identity, utility bills for validation of address and statements for validation of funds. Under most data protection laws including our present…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityAugust 28, 20210Comments

Cyber Security

TSTT expands into internet security

TSTT CEO shares insight on broadband expansion to internet security. Lisa Agard was appointed CEO of the company in August 2017 after leaving Massy Communications in 2012. Agard: "The most important priority was dealing with the impact of the covid19 pandemic, and the negative impact on our revenue. The company will leverage its capabilities being…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityJuly 9, 20210Comments

Data Privacy

Trinidad and Tobago is interested in e-governance

Minister Hassel Bacchus working to move Trinidad and Tobago toward e-governance. A lack of trust in the local systems means the same people who purchase items online from foreign sites, would rather stand in line to pay for goods and services in TT. People can not only withdraw money from banks but can transfer money…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityJune 5, 20210Comments

Cyber Security

Trinidad & Tobago’s Government and Have I Been Pwned

Trinidad & Tobago is the first Caribbean government to join Have I Been Pwned. The number of governments onboarded to HIBP stands at 17, at the time of this post. The Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT) has full and free access to query their government domains and gain visibility into where…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityMay 24, 20210Comments

Cyber Security

Making the most of cyber security in business

All businesses need to be efficient, The Trinidad Express posted an article on March 28, 2021, titled " Optimising a company’s cybersecurity investment", below are some highlights. ADVANCEMENTS in technology have created unprecedented business opportunities for generating revenue, providing innovative products and services to customers, promoting distance learning, as well as fostering collaboration among friends, families, co-workers and…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityMarch 30, 20210Comments

Data Privacy

Protecting data during international change

NewsDayTT posted an article on January 14, 2021, titled Data Protection in the Era of Global Change. Below are some key highlights. To survive and get back to business safely, many organisations in the Caribbean have begun to rapidly adopt services such as contactless payment, click-and-collect applications, e-commerce websites and enhanced customer relationship management as…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityMarch 18, 20210Comments

Cyber Security

SafeToNet and Digicel helping to keep children safe online

Loop News created an online article on 12 November 2020, about Digicel and SafeToNet join forces to make the internet safer for children, More people are using online services due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Digicel recognizes the need for additional emphasis on digital security. Children are the most vulnerable as online learning has kicked into…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityFebruary 10, 20210Comments

Cyber Security

Cyber Security threats in Trinidad and Tobago

Mark Lyndersay published an article on November 5, 2020 titled “The cyber security threat” This article speaks about the different ransomware that has occurred in Trinidad and Tobago and best practices to implement to combat against ransomware attacks. Key points from this article: Representatives declined to discuss or even officially acknowledge the ransomware incident that occurred in…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityFebruary 10, 20210Comments

Cyber Security

Cyber attack affects salary payments at T&T’s Port of Spain Regional Corporation

Andera Perez published an article on November 13, 2020, titled “Workers finally paid after cyber-attack” Employees of the Port of Spain Regional Corporation were relieved after they recovered from a cyberattack. This cyber-attack resulted in an extreme delay in salary payment to their accounts. Key points from this article: Due to the cyber attack, the payroll had…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityFebruary 10, 20210Comments

Cyber Security

Cybersecurity and Cybercrime presentation by T&T’s Ministry of National Security

Ministry of National Security published a document titled Cybersecurity and Cybercrime. Every minute on the hour, headlines surrounding Cybersecurity crimes are in an incremental state. Businesses warned of cyber blackmailing, a declaration made about the lost battle between UK and cybercrime and the list continues. Key Points: Adam Palmer, Lead Cyber Security Advisor at Norton shared the…

ByG5 Cyber SecurityFebruary 10, 20210Comments