SamCERT

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! 🇼🇸🇳🇿

20/04/2026

Our team had the opportunity to provide a presentation to the Alafua Methodist Youth Group as a part of their regular Sunday programme

What we covered:
✅Online Cyber Hygiene
✅Cybersecurity vs Online Safety
✅Easy tips & tricks on responsible online behaviour
✅Who to contact when in need
✅Verify the news before sharing or posting online

We rounded it off with a Kahoot Quiz and gave away a few prizes for the top scorers! Furthermore, our older church members provided needed dialogue and testimonials to advise the youth in navigating themselves online and to improve the work our team does for our community.

Fa'afetai Autalavou Metotisi Alafua mo le avanoa 🚀

An engaged and informed youth in cyber leads towards a resilient and secure Digital Samoa 🇼🇸

17/04/2026