Launched in 2016, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Cyber Security and Cybercrime Action Plan (CCSCAP) has been updated in 2025 to confront a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This updated CCSCAP provides a coordinated, forward-looking framework to safeguard the Region’s digital infrastructure, strengthen cooperation and align with international best practices. Drawing on extensive stakeholder consultations, it addresses critical gaps – from fragmented laws to under-resourced incident response – through concrete measures and regional coordination. The Plan also introduces an enhanced governance structure and robust monitoring and evaluation to ensure effective execution. Organised around six strategic pillars, the CCSCAP outlines key initiatives to bolster cyber resilience across CARICOM and includes:
Public Awareness & Education:
Launch region-wide cyber security awareness campaigns targeting youth, seniors, businesses and the general public.
Integrate cyber security into school curricula and higher education programmes.
Deliver specialised training workshops for small businesses and vulnerable sectors on practical cyber hygiene measures and mandate cyber awareness training for public officials to foster informed decision-making.
Policy & Regulatory Frameworks:
Harmonise and strengthen cybercrime laws, electronic evidence and digital forensics legislation and data protection/privacy regulations across Member States.
Establish clear protocols for mutual legal assistance and extradition in cybercrime cases.
Implement national cyber security strategies and risk management frameworks to ensure a consistent, robust legal and policy environment Region-wide.
Capacity Building:
Develop a sustainable regional cyber workforce by establishing a talent pool and training repository.
Standardise cyber security job profiles, training curricula and certification programmes across CARICOM to professionalise skills.