Hashtag: #CyberSecurity
CCS Group Partners With Cyber Tec Security
CCS Group Limited has partnered with UK-based Cyber Tec Security to help organisations enhance their cybersecurity resilience and compliance. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-based, full-service tech firm, CCS Group Limited, has announced a new partnership with Cyber Tec Security, one of the United Kingdom’s leading certifying bodies, to help organisations... Read more of this article
Cyber Tec Security Expands To Bermuda
Cyber Tec Security has expanded to Bermuda to offer internationally recognised cybersecurity certifications. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian organisations can now achieve internationally recognised cyber certifications without leaving the island, strengthening their resilience and compliance in today’s fast-moving digital economy. “Cyber... Read more of this article
Tech Related Risks Dominate Top Concerns
For the first time in its 14-year history, PwC’s Insurance Banana Skins 2025 survey, published biennially by PwC and the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, reveals that technology-related risks dominate the top three concerns facing the global insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “The survey was launched by PwC today at the annual... Read more of this article
Column: Dion Smith On AI, Scams, Laws & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Dion Smith] Many of us live life juggling too much at once to pay attention to every warning or crisis until something happens to us, or someone close to us. It’s human nature to tune things out until they hit home. In previous opinion pieces, I’ve raised concerns about the increasing number of Bermudians being... Read more of this article
Minister Michael Weeks On Cybersecurity
The Ministry has “formally engaged the International Telecommunication Union to provide technical assistance and capacity- building support for the implementation” of Bermuda’s National Cybersecurity Incident Response Team [NCIRT], Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 11]. The Minister’s... Read more of this article
Govt Update On PowerSchool Cyber Breach
The Department of Education has issued an update regarding the “recent international cybersecurity breach involving unauthorised access to the PowerSchool Student Information System [SIS] customer data.” Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards emphasised the seriousness of the situation and the Department’s measures. She said, “PowerSchool... Read more of this article
Education Vendor Cybersecurity Breach
The Department of Education said they have been “notified by its student information system provider, PowerSchool, of a recent cybersecurity incident affecting their clients.” A Government spokesperson said, “PowerSchool is a leading provider of cloud-based K-12 education software based in North America, providing these services in... Read more of this article
Cybersecurity 101 Course Begins November 18
Supatone Ltd., a local IT consulting firm, has announced the launch of its latest training course, “Cybersecurity 101,” set to commence on Monday, November 18. A spokesperson said, “Supatone Ltd., a local IT consulting firm, is excited to announce the launch of its latest training course, ‘Cybersecurity 101,’ set to commence... Read more of this article
Police Highlight Cyber Security Awareness Month
The Bermuda Police Service, in recognition of October as “Cyber Security Awareness Month,” is once again reminding the public to stay vigilant and take preventive measures to protect themselves from the many forms of cybercrime. A police spokesperson said, “With October designated “Cyber Security Awareness Month”, the Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Minister On Cybersecurity Advisory Board
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has provided an update on the Cybersecurity Advisory Board, saying that “the Board will be expected to provide me with a report on the exercise of its functions at the end of every period of six months.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable... Read more of this article
Supatone Offers Cybersecurity Course
Supatone Ltd. unveiled its new training course titled “Learn How to Hack,” developed in collaboration with the Bermuda Clarity Institute. A spokesperson said, “Supatone Ltd., a local IT consulting firm, is excited to announce the launch of its latest training course, “Learn How to Hack,” set to commence next month. This... Read more of this article
GPEN Sweep Reveals Tactics On Sites & Apps
Nearly all of more than 1,000 websites and mobile apps assessed “employed one or more deceptive design patterns that made it difficult for users to make privacy-protective decisions,” according to the annual Global Privacy Enforcement Network [GPEN] Sweep. A spokesperson said, “A global privacy sweep that examined more than 1,000 websites... Read more of this article
