Month: October 2024

We held a heartfelt farewell service and enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch at the CHOGM Media Center. Minister of ICT, Honourable Toelupe Onesemo, expressed gratitude to all participants for their contributions during this special occasion. We were honored to have teams from Australia (RAPID Team), New Zealand (NCSC), Vanuatu, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Kiribati, Nauru, Tokelau, and Tuvalu join us for this memorable event.

Thank you to everyone for being a part of this journey! Together, let’s cherish the connections we’ve made and look forward to future collaborations. Safe travels to all as you return home! Not forgetting our local team from 40 Government agencies. Malo le Tautua!!!

On the final day of CHOGM we’re highlighting our talented Team 6.

The team is led by Sooletala Fiti, and brings together skilled representatives from:

• Ministry of Justice, Courts and Administration

• ⁠Ministry of Natural, Resources and Environment

• ⁠ Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

• ⁠ Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure

• ⁠ Department of ICT

• ⁠ Tokelau Government ICT

All the best and fa’afetai lava to everyone who contributed to CHOGM 2024.

While CHOGM has come to a close, the CHOGM Cyber and ICT Team remind everyone that we must remain vigilant.

Samoa e, ia mataala!

The last step we will highlight this week is to Ia fa’amuamua le puipuia o fa’amatalaga ina ia taofia le mauaina, e i latou e lē tatau ona fa’aaogaina – UPlift your data security to protect against unauthorised access.

Security measures like firewalls and encryption protect your business from from cyber threats and unauthorised access. Make sure you regularly review and update your security measures and educate your staff about cyber awareness. Keep your passwords private and make sure you lock your devices when not in use.

The CHOGM Cyber and ICT Team are proudly serving Sāmoa today as the 27th CHOGM is officially opened.

Our teams will be present and ready to assist across all sites.

Thank you to our local Sāmoan Team, Pacific CERT & IT Team, New Zealand and Australia (Cyber Rapid Team) for all your contributions to this auspicious occasion.

With CHOGM officially being opened today we’re highlighting another of our hardworking teams.

Team 5 is led by Laautuivanu Tuivanu and consists of skilled team members from:

• Gambling Control Authority

• ⁠Ministry of Health

• ⁠Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development

• ⁠ Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

• ⁠Solomon Islands Government ICT Services

Should you require technical assistance don’t hesitate to reach out one of the CHOGM Cyber and ICT Team stationed across the day’s events.

All the best for Day 5

The CHOGM Cyber and ICT Team’s next key step is: Fa’afou polokalame o fa’aaogaina i taimi uma – UPdate your apps and software, so your devices stay secure.

Cyber threats are always evolving, so keeping your apps and software updated is very important. Updates help protect against bugs, viruses and vulnerabilities, reducing security risks. This week, don’t hide—accept update reminders or enable automatic updates on all your devices.

Find more tips on how to protect yourself online at the SamCERT website: https://www.samcert.gov.ws/top-tips-online-security

It is with great honor and joy that your Samoa CHOGM Cyber and ICT Team extend our warmest greetings to you during your royal visit to Samoa and to our beautiful Blue Pacific. Your presence here is a testament to the enduring friendship between Samoa, The Pacific and the United Kingdom, and we are thrilled to have you as our honoured guests.

Samoa Matalasi is a place rich in culture, tradition, and breathtaking landscapes, and we are excited to share our vibrant heritage with you. From our welcoming fa’a Samoa (the Samoan way), to the stunning natural beauty that surrounds us, we hope you find delight in every moment of your stay.

We wish you both a memorable visit filled with discovery, connection, and joy. Samoa welcomes you with open hearts and open arms!

Fa’afetai lava, and enjoy your stay in Samoa!

Photo Credit: Samoa CHOGM 2024

As CHOGM week continues the CHOGM Cyber and ICT Team remind everyone: Si’itia I fa’amaoniga se lua e tatala ai polokalame – UPgrade to Two-Factor Authentication, so your online accounts have double protection.

2FA or multi-factor authentication (MFA) is like a second layer of protection. Even if a hacker somehow guesses your password, they won’t be able to access your account with 2FA enabled.

Find out more about 2FA on the SamCERT website: https://www.samcert.gov.ws/use-two-factor-authentication…