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Moving Govt Email Systems To The Cloud

Moving Govt Email Systems To The Cloud

The 2024 Budget funds the moving of the Government’s e-mail systems to the cloud “to ensure that in the event of any future attack the Government’s core e-mail system will still function,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget yesterday [Feb 16]. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “One of the lessons... Read more of this article

Robinson: Questions ‘Remain Unanswered’

Robinson: Questions ‘Remain Unanswered’

“Bermuda was hit with a crippling cyberattack last September and the Government of Bermuda is yet to confirm with the public whether personal data was compromised,” Opposition Senator Dwayne Robinson said. Senator Robinson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance has repeatedly called for the Government to give the people of Bermuda the answers... Read more of this article

OBA: Public Deserves Answers On Cyber-Attack

OBA: Public Deserves Answers On Cyber-Attack

“Rather than enlightening the public the Government has chosen to hide behind the excuse of ‘secrecy’ and refused to provide any information,” on the cyber-attack that occurred in September, OBA Senator Dr Douglas De Couto said, adding that “the Bermudian public deserve to know what happened.” Senator De Couto said, “Last... Read more of this article

Joint Select Committee Into Cyber-Attack

Joint Select Committee Into Cyber-Attack

A Joint Select Committee of both Houses will “inquire into and make recommendations arising from September’s cyber-attack” and the Legislature “will take under consideration a Cybersecurity Bill.” This is according to the 2023 Throne Speech, with the relevant extract stating, “Bermuda learned that the geographic isolation... Read more of this article

UK Helping OTs Build “Cyber Resilience”

UK Helping OTs Build “Cyber Resilience”

The United Kingdom is working with British Overseas Territories to build “cyber resilience,” with cyber risk reviews completed in six British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda. This is according to a recent session in UK Parliament, in which Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton asked, “To ask His Majesty’s Government what support... Read more of this article

Government Provides Update On Payroll

Government Provides Update On Payroll

The Government provided an update on aspects related to Government payroll, which was affected due to the cyber-attack last month, noting that the process of ‘withholding funds from employees who were overpaid’ has commenced. A Government spokesperson said, “The September 20 cyber-attack impacted the Government’s ability to... Read more of this article

Minister Addresses 45th Global Privacy Assembly

Minister Addresses 45th Global Privacy Assembly

The Minister of the Cabinet Office and Tourism Vance Campbell, delivered the opening remarks at the ongoing Global Privacy Assembly [GPA] in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public is aware, the prestigious Global Privacy Assembly [GPA] is currently taking place in Bermuda at the Hamilton Princess. “The global forum brings... Read more of this article

ICO Advisory: Continuity Of PATI Processes

ICO Advisory: Continuity Of PATI Processes

The Information Commissioner issued Interim Guidance on the “Continuity of PATI processes” following the cyber security incident, which “addresses departments’ response to PATI requests while the restoration of access to electronic public records is ongoing, engagement with PATI requesters, and searches of unofficial systems, such... Read more of this article

Video: Premier Updates On Cyber-Attack

Video: Premier Updates On Cyber-Attack

[Updated] Premier David Burt is holding a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing restoration of services following the cyber incident. Further information will be available later, and in the meantime, you can watch the live video below. Update: The Premier said, “The forensic review of the attack and its impact continues, but there... Read more of this article

Govt Update On Services Following Cyber-Attack

Govt Update On Services Following Cyber-Attack

Emails for offices requiring critical services have been restored, emails for front facing customer services have been restored and the Government 295-5151 phone service is operational, the Government said as provided an latest update following the cyber-attack on September 21st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government provided an update... Read more of this article

Connectech Partners With SecureAcademy

Connectech Partners With SecureAcademy

Connectech Coding Bermuda said they are “thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Check Point a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, through Check Point’s SecureAcademy program. A spokesperson said, “Check Point’s SecureAcademy is renowned for its commitment to providing global cybersecurity education... Read more of this article

Govt Update On Services Following Cyber-Attack

Govt Update On Services Following Cyber-Attack

“The expectation is that most government phone services will be restored by 9 a.m. tomorrow [Oct 2], and most government users will be able to log in to their computers,” the Government said as they provided their latest update following the cyber-attack on September 21st. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Government provided... Read more of this article

BPSU On Cyber Attack On Government Systems

BPSU On Cyber Attack On Government Systems

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] expressed its “deep concern” about the cyberattack on the Government’s IT system, noting what “what often gets overlooked is the impact this has on the workers charged with maintaining public services.” The Government was subjected to what was described as a “sophisticated... Read more of this article

Govt List Of Operational & Impacted Services

Govt List Of Operational & Impacted Services

The Government has updated their website with a ”full listing of the Bermuda Government services that are operational or impacted” and said the “list will be updated daily as information is made available.” This follows after the cyber-attack which occurred last week Wednesday, and resulted in widespread disruptions to various... Read more of this article

Govt Update On Operational & Impacted Services

Govt Update On Operational & Impacted Services

The Government has provided an updated list of government services that are operational or impacted. A Government spokesperson said, “Please find below an updated list of government services that are operational or impacted. The complete list can be found here. “The Financial Assistance office is open for walk-in clients. There is limited... Read more of this article

Temporary Email For Ombudsman Office

Temporary Email For Ombudsman Office

The Office of the Ombudsman advised “that our regular email addresses have been deactivated in response to the recent cyber attack. A spokesperson said, “Please do not use the contact email addresses listed on our website as they are not currently receiving emails: info@ombudsman.bm and complaint@ombudsman.bm. Please note our temporary... Read more of this article