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Talavou Cyber | Vaimoso EFKS Youth
SamCERT had the privilege to conduct a Talavou Cyber session with the Vaimoso EFKS Youth. Bringing more awareness around cybersecurity and online safety catered to the ears of the youth.An interactive engagement to disc…
Cyber Advisor
Today, MCIT officially welcomed Ms. Lynore Close as our embedded Cyber Advisor for the next 12 months.This is another huge step for the Ministry in uplifting Samoa’s cybersecurity capability and in the implementation of…
Strengthening Samoa’s Cyber Defenses
Huge congratulations to our MCIT team Athena Matalavea, Ronaldo Pose, and Corretti Uesiliana for representing Samoa at the two-day Regional Cyberdrill Exercise in Papua New Guinea (30–31 July 2026)Their participation in…
🔐 Protect Your Account with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)!
Your password is important but it's not always enough. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second step to verify it's really you. Turn on MFA for your work and personal…
Pacific Cyber Week 2026 | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
The Associate Minister Afioga Leilua Sagato Karene, Magele Timothy Fata (ACEO Engineering), Athena Matalavea (Principal Incident Handling) and Ronaldo Pose (Principal Cyber Awareness) from Ministry of Communications &am…
🔒 Strong Passwords Matter
A strong password is one of the easiest ways to protect your online accounts from cybercriminals.Here are a few simple tips to create a strong password: Use at least 14 characters Include uppercase and lower…
Cyber Friday Reminder 🛡️
Stay safe online by following these 4 simple steps: Uphold your privacy! Be mindful of what you share online. Upgrade your security by enabling two-factor/multi-factor authentication Upsize your passwords…
Government Information Security Workshop 3 | Information Classification & Handling Standard
Friday 3 July - SamCERT successfully hosted our third workshop for the Information Classification & Handling Standard of the Information Security Policy (2024). The workshop brought together government representativ…
Manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa i Niu Sila!
Fa’aaloalo i luga o le initaneti means to respect others online. The way we treat people online matters. Every comment, message, and post is an opportunity to show kindness, understanding, and respect.A…