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'Cyber security is the key to protecting the Virgin Islands'- Gov Pruce

- as UK cyber experts help prepare VI in event of cyber attack
The National Cyber Security Risk Assessment (NCRA) focuses on improving the cyber security of critical national infrastructure (CNI) and essential digital services in critical sectors such as government, telecoms, health, maritime, energy, transport, on which the Territory is increasingly dependent. Photo: Internet Source/File
In collaboration with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT), cyber specialists funded by the United Kingdom (UK) Government are conducting a National Cyber Security Risk Assessment (NCRA) and training programme to improve the resilience of the Virgin Islands in the event of a cyber attack. Photo: GIS
In collaboration with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT), cyber specialists funded by the United Kingdom (UK) Government are conducting a National Cyber Security Risk Assessment (NCRA) and training programme to improve the resilience of the Virgin Islands in the event of a cyber attack. Photo: GIS
Governor Daniel Pruce has said cyber security is the key to protecting the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS/File
Governor Daniel Pruce has said cyber security is the key to protecting the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In collaboration with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT), cyber specialists funded by the United Kingdom (UK) Government are conducting a National Cyber Security Risk Assessment (NCRA) and training programme to improve the resilience of the Virgin Islands in the event of a cyber attack.

The NCRA focuses on improving the cyber security of critical national infrastructure (CNI) and essential digital services in critical sectors such as government, telecoms, health, maritime, energy, transport, on which the Territory is increasingly dependent.

The NCRA project, according to a press release from Government Information Services (GIS) on March 26, 2025, is part of a wider UK Overseas Territories’ cyber programme which has been running since 2019 and funded by the UK Government’s Integrated Security Fund (ISF).

A cyber attack is very real- Governor Pruce

Taking place from March 17-21, the UK team worked with DoIT to train them on the risk assessment process. On March 18, DoIT hosted a workshop for 34 officials from across 13 departments within the Government of the Virgin Islands, who have critical assets that could be of interest to a cyber threat actor.

Having completed the training, DoIT now has the capability to run the NCRA across all critical sectors each year to build a valuable data set and measure the mitigation of identified risks. The NCRA also provides evidence for building business cases for greater investment to reduce the threats.

Governor of the Mr Daniel Pruce, said: ‘Our digital world is interconnected and the threat from a cyber attack is very real - no country or organisation is immune. Cyber security is the key to protecting the Virgin Islands. Thanks to all the public officers who attended - by working together, you will ensure the Virgin Islands will be more resilient. Thanks also to the cyber specialists for sharing their knowledge with those who are crucial to the protection of the Territory’s critical infrastructure. Together, we are stronger and more equipped to tackle the growing cyber threats."

7 Responses to “'Cyber security is the key to protecting the Virgin Islands'- Gov Pruce”

  • protection (27/03/2025, 11:28) Like (9) Dislike (8) Reply
    The government needs to protect the BVI and take a stand against work permit approvals for senior management positions that pays high salaries, while overlooking qualified and well qualified BVIslanders.
  • Yes (27/03/2025, 11:56) Like (1) Dislike (14) Reply
    He must be planning a Cyber Attack just like the one they used to lock up Foy
  • Really (27/03/2025, 12:54) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The government are the bullies and you all won't wake up. What government is doing good by the people
  • SUSS (27/03/2025, 20:10) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hmmm this is suspicious. They here protecting us? Or planning something? Or protecting the financial service companies against hacking from journalists or Russians or Chinese who might want to expose what happens in these companies?
    Something fishy here, for sure.
  • Rolling My Eyes (28/03/2025, 04:54) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    this governor like others must go give me our liberty or give be death
  • Drones (28/03/2025, 11:42) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can we comment on the drones that a sitting in the skies at night? Is this security, threat? What about the persons on outer islands who have the money to monitor the territory silently? Are these included?


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