The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) proudly announces Samoa’s Cyber Week 2025, a national event running from Sunday 26 to Friday 31 October 2025, under the theme “Protecting Our Future, Empowering Our People.”
Cyber Week 2025 will unite Government, Development Partners, the Private Sector, and Communities in a shared commitment to strengthen Samoa’s digital resilience, promote online safety, and empower citizens to take ownership of their digital future.
About Cyber Week 2025
Since its inception in 2022, Samoa’s Cyber Week has become a national platform to raise cyber awareness, strengthen capacity, and promote responsible digital practices. This year’s edition is particularly significant as it celebrates:
- The launch of the One Government Portal – www.mygov.gov.ws
- The advancement of the GovStack initiative, in partnership with the ITU to enhance interoperability and scalability in government digital services.
- The continued uplift of technical cyber capacity of local IT practitioners in partnership with the RAPID team
Outcomes and Impact
By the end of Cyber Week 2025, Samoa will have:
- Increased national awareness of cybersecurity and online safety.
- Strengthened government and technical capacity in cyber defence and digital transformation.
- Greater youth engagement and public participation.
- A co-developed framework for digital government applications based on GovStack principles.
- Enhanced understanding of Samoa’s Digital Transformation Strategy and Smart Island initiatives
Partners and Support
Cyber Week 2025 is made possible through collaboration with:
- Australian Government (DFAT)
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- World Bank
- Cyber RAPID Programme.
- NCSC-NZ
- Local partners including Samoa Information Technology Association – SITA, Office Of The Regulator – Samoa, Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development, and The National University of Samoa
