A new regional cybersecurity resource aimed at building safer digital environments for Caribbean communities has been launched, accessible at https://cardtpconnect.org/safercyberspaces. The initiative is tied to the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (CARDT P), a regional development effort backed by the World Bank that works alongside key Caribbean blocs including the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to advance digital safety across the region.
This project focuses on addressing growing cybersecurity threats that impact individuals, businesses and public institutions across Caribbean nations. Key priorities of the safer cyberspaces initiative include educating users on core protective practices, such as creating secure passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA), and recognizing common cyber threats including phishing fraud, hacking, and online harassment. The effort also works to strengthen the capacity of regional Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT) to coordinate responses to cyberattacks and criminal activity.
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As digital adoption accelerates across the Caribbean, driven by broader digital transformation efforts, regional stakeholders have prioritized closing cybersecurity knowledge gaps to protect users from rising cybercrime rates. This new resource is designed to centralize guidance and tools for individuals and organizations to build more resilient digital practices, supporting the region’s goal of inclusive and secure digital growth.