SamCERT

21/09/2026

Talavou Cyber | Vaitele Uta Methodist Youth 🛡️

SamCERT had the privilege to conduct a Talavou Cyber session with the Vaitele Uta Methodist Youth. Bringing more awareness around cybersecurity and online safety catered to the ears of the youth.

An interactive session to identify cybersecurity incidents, understand what should be reported, and learn the appropriate reporting channels and available support.

Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility and you can make a big difference with small and easy steps! Our Cyber UP Pacific campaign - UPsize, UPgrade, UPdate, UPhold - simplifies it so everyone from all ages is empowered to be cybered up!

The competition became more exciting with our Kahoot quiz, as children teamed up with their parents and grandparents to navigate their phones, support each other, and answer questions quickly and correctly to reach the podium.

📧 Get in touch for a Talavou Cyber session for your Youth group via [email protected]

Fa'afetai to Vaitele Uta Methodist Youth for the invitation.

Ministry of Communications & Information Technology Samoa

18/08/2026

🗣️Upskill yourself in how you can be smarter and safer online!

Safe Surfing course available now on the Saver Learning App 📱

For a safe and secure digital future for us all 🇼🇸

⚠️ Scammers are getting smarter, but so can you!

With the Safe Surfing course on the Saver Learning App, you'll learn practical tips to protect yourself from online scams, fraud, phishing attempts, and cyber threats.

✅ Spot suspicious messages
✅ Protect your passwords and accounts
✅ Stay safe when using digital financial services

https://svrgbl.short.gy/C6M5dE (Click on the link to download the Saver Learning App and don't worry it's safe 😃)

Start learning today and surf the internet with confidence! 🌊📲

17/08/2026

Talavou Cyber | Vaimoso EFKS Youth 🛡️

SamCERT had the privilege to conduct a Talavou Cyber session with the Vaimoso EFKS Youth. Bringing more awareness around cybersecurity and online safety catered to the ears of the youth.

An interactive engagement to discern what counts as a cybersecurity incident and what is not, reporting pathways and avenues for assistance.

Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility and you can make a big difference with small and easy steps! Our Cyber UP Pacific campaign - UPsize, UPgrade, UPdate, UPhold - simplifies it so everyone from all ages is empowered to be cybered up!

Competition ramped up with our Kahoot quiz, where children tag-teamed with each other, their parents and some with grandparents navigating their phones and helping each other answer faster and correctly to get on the podium!

📧 Get in touch for a Talavou Cyber session for your Youth group via [email protected]

Fa'afetai to EFKS Vaimoso Youth for the invitation.



Ministry of Communications & Information Technology Samoa

19/07/2026

🔒 Strong Passwords Matter

A strong password is one of the easiest ways to protect your online accounts from cybercriminals.

Here are a few simple tips to create a strong password:
✅ Use at least 14 characters
✅ Include uppercase and lowercase letters
✅ Add numbers and symbols
✅ Avoid using your name, birthday, or common words
✅ Use a different password for each account

Weak Passwords
❌ Password123
❌ 12345678
❌ Samoa2026

Strong Password Example
✅ Blue$Coconut!River92

A strong password is your first line of defense. Make it long, unique, and difficult to guess to help keep your personal information safe.

More information on our One Government Portal https://mygov.gov.ws/

16/07/2026

🗣️Re-Advertisement

You still have a chance to apply to our Principal Digital Transformation Officer role! ONE MORE WEEK until the deadline.

Come be a part of Samoa's digital journey!

More information can be found at https://mcit.gov.ws/vacancies

OR

email [email protected]

10/07/2026

Cyber Friday Reminder 🛡️

Stay safe online by following these 4 simple steps:

✅ Uphold your privacy! Be mindful of what you share online.
⬆️ Upgrade your security by enabling two-factor/multi-factor authentication
📈 Upsize your passwords, so that they are strong, unique and hard to guess!
🔄 Update your devices and apps regularly to protect against security threats and vulnerabilities

A few simple habits can make a big difference. Stay alert, stay informed, and stay cyber safe!

08/07/2026

🛡️Government Information Security Workshop 3 | Information Classification & Handling Standard

Friday 3 July - SamCERT successfully hosted our third workshop for the Information Classification & Handling Standard of the Information Security Policy (2024). The workshop brought together government representatives to strengthen understanding of how information should be classified, handled, stored, shared, and protected across the public sector.

Key Takeaways:

🔒 Information Classification: Understanding the different classification levels and why proper classification is essential for protecting government information.

📄 Secure Information Handling: Learning best practices for handling, storing, transmitting, and disposing of information based on its sensitivity.

🛡️ Practical Application: Interactive discussions and real-world scenarios to help participants apply the standard in their daily work and improve information security practices.

These workshops also present an opportunity for our IT practitioners to share what is happening in their environments and any concerns, in a safe space to inform SamCERT’s and the Ministry’s plans in uplifting technical capacity in our Government. Discussions were around AI and technology usage in each of the agencies.

Continuing to strengthen trust, protecting sensitive government information, and building a more cyber resilient Digital Samoa.



Ministry of Communications & Information Technology Samoa
Radio 2AP & TV 9
Government of Samoa

30/06/2026

📢 Cyber Advisory 📢

SamCERT has just released a new cyber advisory relating to all Samoan individuals, businesses and organisations that deal with critical infrastructure.

You can find more information on our website:

Home › Advisories Security Advisory Critical Infrastructure Advisory This advisory is relevant to all Samoan individuals, businesses and organisations that deal with critical infrastructure. TLP:CLEAR High Individuals Businesses IT Practitioners 30 Jun 2026 This advisory is relevant to all Samoan ...

23/06/2026

Our team is growing!

Come join us as we build our Digital Samoa 🇼🇸

Application Form & JD can be found: on https://mcit.gov.ws/vacancies

01/06/2026

Manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa i Niu Sila! 🇼🇸🇳🇿