Category: Tala Fou

Are boys really better at science and tech than girls? 

In a world where the tech sector is on fire, Cybersecurity expert Tagilima Neemia from Samoa is on a mission to shatter the gender myth and empower Samoan girls to get tech-savvy. 

#GenderEquality #TechForAll #ABCPacific

Empowering Samoan Cybersecurity Professionals! Building Strong Partnerships for Cybersecurity! Strengthening Cybersecurity Together! 

Through ACSC, Retrospect Labs, a leading cybersecurity firm from Australia have returned to Samoa to hold trainings during Cyber Week. Capture the Flag training, is an interactive and hands-on approach where participants are presented with various challenges and scenarios that simulate real-world cybersecurity incidents.

Equiping professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge, we can strengthen the fight against cyber threats together.

Together, we aim to fortify defenses against cyber threats and foster a secure digital landscape.

Through comprehensive training sessions, we aim to enhance their abilities to combat cyber threats effectively.   ​#ACSC #SamCERT #RetrospectLabs #CybersecurityTraining #EmpoweringProfessionals #SecureSamoa #Tautaipartnership

“We want the Pacific to be a better place, than how we found it, and it starts with making the center of digital transformation eco-system with our people. The people of the Pacific.”-Honorable Toelupe P. Onesemo

Pictured here is Hon Toelupe P. Onesemo Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Samoa & Hon Michelle Rowland, Minister for Communications Australia at the Pacific ICT Minister Dialogue. Hon Toelupe is also attending the PRFP 16 Meeting at the Hiltons, Port Moresby, PNG.

“Smart Pacific, One Voice – Creating a Digital Future Together for the Pacific”

“Through our strong governance, commitment to regional collaboration, and investment in renewable energy, we are confident that we can pave the way for a prosperous digital future. Together, let us embrace the opportunities presented by ICT and digital transformation, and work towards a more connected, secure and inclusive Pacific”- Honorable Toelupe P. Onesemo addressing the ICT Ministerial Meeting this morning in APEC Haus, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

This was an event held at Taumeasina Conference room on the 7th of August, 2023 with the sole purpose of presenting the findings and report to the invited guests regarding the Samoa Mataala Roadshow Program that commenced on the 1st August – 4th August, 2023 in Savaii. In concluding the presentation, the Q&A session provided the invitees with the perfect opportunity to ask any questions and openly share their thoughts and inputs about the Roadshow.

Organizations involved in the Samoa Mataala Roadshow

• MCIT
• SamCERT
• Office of the Regulator (OOTR)
• CERT NZ
• Cyber Safety Pasifika (CSP)
• Netsafe
• SPPCS

THEME: ” Samoa e, ia mataala “

Cyber SMART Roadshow Samoa Day 4:

• Amoa College Students & PTA and Samalaeulu-EFKS (Team 1)
• Palauli Sisifo College Students & PTA (Team 2)
• Mataaevave College Students & PTA (Team 3)

Presenters: MCIT, SamCERT, Office of the Regulator (OOTR), CERT NZ, Netsafe, Cyber Safety Pasifika (CSP), SPPCS.

Date: Friday 4th August, 2023

THEME: ” Samoa e, ia mataala “

Cyber SMART Roadshow Samoa Day 3:

• Amoa College Students & PTA and Samalaeulu-EFKS (Team 1)
• Palauli Sisifo College Students & PTA (Team 2)
• Salelologa Primary School Students & PTA and Salelologa-AOG (Team 3)

Presenters: MCIT, SamCERT, Office of the Regulator (OOTR), CERT NZ, Netsafe, Cyber Safety Pasifika (CSP), SPPCS.

Date: Thursday 3rd August, 2023