Trinidad And Tobago Advances National Cyber Resilience Through Regional Collaborations
The Trinidad and Tobago Cybersecurity Incident Response Team continues to build it’s cybersecurity capabilities through enhanced collaboration between government, regional organizations and international cybersecurity
institutions.
On August 28, 2026, The Honorable Minister of Homeland Security, Mr. Roger Alexander, met with Kerry-Ann Barrett, Chief of the Cybersecurity Section of the Organization of American States (OAS), to discuss ongoing efforts to enhance the country’s cybersecurity resilience and capacity.
The discussions highlighted the importance of continued cooperation in preparing Trinidad and Tobago to respond to increasingly complex digital threat landscapes.
The meeting followed the successful Cyber Paths Initiative, a collaborative programme involving the Ministry of Homeland Security, through the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT), the OAS and the SANS Institute.
A group of 40 young adults were armed with foundational training in core cybersecurity concepts, effectively introducing them to the skills and knowledge required to pursue careers in the field. A key driver behind this collaboration was Mr. Anish Bachu, Head of TT-CSIRT, whose leadership proved instrumental in advancing national cybersecurity capacity-building efforts.
The Honorable Minister Alexander reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to expanding career opportunities for youth in cybersecurity while simultaneously fortifying TT-CSIRT as a cornerstone of the country’s national cyber resilience framework. This institutional strengthening is increasingly vital as governments, businesses, and citizens become more dependent on digital infrastructure and services.
The government recognizes that building a capable cybersecurity workforce, alongside robust institutions for responding to threats, is essential to safeguarding the nation’s digital environment.
Looking ahead, the partnership between the Ministry, TT-CSIRT, the OAS, and international cybersecurity organizations underscores the value of collaborative approaches in creating sustainable cybersecurity capacity. Through continued investment in education, professional development, and institutional capabilities, Trinidad and Tobago is making meaningful progress toward a more resilient cybersecurity ecosystem.
By focusing on collaboration, capacity-building, and youth empowerment, the country is not only addressing current threats but also proactively preparing for future challenges, thereby laying the foundation for a more secure digital future.
