Jamaica’s Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams is urging students to stay informed on current cyber threats and secure their identities and data when they are online.
Williams was speaking during a recent cybersecurity and data-protection forum, held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle office in Kingston.
She stressed the need for cybersecurity and data protection in light of the increased usage of technology in educational institutions and by students who have had greater access to electronic gadgets since COVID-19 began.
Williams said the education ministry supports the collaboration with e-learning Jamaica in raising public awareness about cybersecurity and data protection problems.
Fayval Williams cautioned students that cyber predators are frequently seeking methods to access personal data and urged them to be educated about the current threats while protecting their identities, information, and passwords.
She further said the forum provides a platform for people to share experiences and best practices to safeguard digital lives, protect technological infrastructure and national resources.
