The Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT), in collaboration with the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) A4 Initiative hosted a week-long series of workshops from March 17th to 21st, 2025. This initiative served as a pivotal moment in fostering collaboration and knowledge transfer among key stakeholders, aiming to cultivate […]
The SWRHA, in partnership with the TT-CSIRT and other industry experts, took a commendable step towards enhancing cybersecurity awareness within the healthcare sector in Trinidad and Tobago. A sequence of hybrid workshops provided valuable platforms for healthcare professionals to learn about emerging cyber threats and best practices to mitigate risks. The first in-person workshop was […]
A comprehensive cyber awareness session was held for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) which featured a lineup of experts dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity knowledge. Ms. Hector from TTCSIRT kicked off the session with an overview of general cybersecurity practices. This was followed by WPC Joseph from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s […]
Mr. Angus Smith’s Cybersecurity Award ceremony, a reminder of the Commitment that Unites Us. A Legacy of Excellence Mr. Smith’s career in cybersecurity spanned over two decades. He played pivotal roles in both public and private sectors, fortifying security frameworks and setting new industry standards. His work in pioneering threat detection methodologies and advocating for […]
In an incredibly moving moment, the late Angus Smith, founder and former manager of TT-CSIRT (Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team), was honored at this year’s Jornadas STIC Conference in Panama. Recognized for his significant contributions to the cybersecurity community, Mr. Smith’s legacy continues to inspire professionals in the field. The prestigious CSIRTAmericas […]
In a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity awareness among the younger generation, TT-CSIRT hosted a comprehensive cybersecurity immersion workshop at Speyside High School in Tobago. The event saw over 200 enthusiastic students participate, eager to learn about the critical importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital age. The full-day workshop provided students with an immersive introduction […]
TT-CSIRT recently hosted a comprehensive cybersecurity tabletop exercise simulating a major cyber-attack affecting multiple critical national infrastructure (CNI) systems. The exercise aimed to promote the development of robust incident handling procedures and processes while fostering increased cross-sector collaboration. This critical initiative brought together entities from various CNI areas, including: National Defense and Protection Power Generation […]
The conversations at the annual AMCHAM HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) conference focused on critical areas such as incident response, security operations centers (SOCs), the importance of having a comprehensive plan, and the operationalization of information sharing. Angus Smith, the Manager of TTCSIRT (Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team), and Anish Bachu, […]
At the First Symposium, CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams) from across Latin America and the Caribbean convened to discuss the latest trends and strategies for deeper collaboration in securing the region. The event was collocated with LACNIC 40 and the FIRST Regional Symposium Latin America & Caribbean in Fortaleza, Brazil. Among the key participants […]
Mr. Angus Smith, Manager of Trinidad and Tobago’s Cyber Incident Response team, and Mr. Anish Bachu, ICT specialist were invited by INCIBE – Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad and OAS Cyber Security – Organización de los Estados Americanos to participate as trainers at a workshop on “Cyber Patrolling Techniques for CSIRTs” and “Technical Communication for Decision […]
