Just like in the ocean, you can encounter unknown threats in an online environment. PaCSON is pleased to welcome back its annual public awareness raising campaign – Cyber Smart Pacific. In 2022, this campaign has been refreshed and introduces four new characters who will help you to UPSIZE, UPGRADE, UPDATE and UPHOLD your individual cyber security practices.

On 28 April 2022, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recognises International Girls in ICT Day. The ITU identified “Access and Safety” as this year’s theme.

PaCSON is pleased to welcome back its annual public awareness raising campaign – Cyber Smart Pacific - this campaign coincides with International Cyber Awareness month, and aims to encourage all to UPSIZE, UPGRADE, UPDATE and UPHOLD their cyber security practices.

Every 12 months, the PaCSON community comes together to celebrate and recognise our efforts and to plan for the coming year. In 2021, the PaCSON Annual General Meeting was held virtually over three days due to COVID-19 restrictions – with great success – and reflected on what we have achieved and planned for where our journey is next headed. Part of the meeting was opportunity to welcome and celebrate our new 2021/22 Executive Committee.

The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit launched a video awareness campaign in consultation with the other stakeholders, including the banks and the Office of the Prime Ministers Information and Communication Technology team. The campaign, titled Be Kukiwise and Stop The Scam is a video campaign which aims to educate citizens of the Cook Islands about the dangers of cybercrime, fraud and misinformation.

In support of the Vanuatu National Cyber Security Strategy 2030, CERT Vanuatu is encouraging cyber security awareness through music.

Lyrics written in Bislama are promoting critical cyber security messages to Vanuatu's citizens, businesses and everyday internet users.