A U.S. Embassy official has told an AMCHAM T&T conference that "Trinidad and Tobago has an opportunity to position itself as a secure digital hub for the region."
However, he says there is one thing that, if not addressed, can cause this country to fall behind where cybersecurity is concerned.
00:00On day two of the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago's HSSE conference at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain,
00:08the U.S. Embassy's Political and Economic Counselor, Scott William Hansen, spoke about a very specific aspect of security.
00:17By embedding cybersecurity into your national economic development strategies,
00:22you can ensure that Trinidad and Tobago remains competitive in a global economy that increasingly prioritizes data security and privacy.
00:32The time to establish this economic foundation is now.
00:36Following last year's data breaches in Trinidad and Tobago at the Attorney General's Office, TSTT,
00:42and in the private sector, there has been an increasing focus on cybersecurity.
00:47The U.S. diplomatic official did not mention those data breaches, but did identify the Twin Island Republic's potential for being a leader in data protection.
00:57Cybersecurity should not just be viewed as a defensive necessity, but also as an economic enabler.
01:03Nations that invest in strong cybersecurity frameworks attract foreign investment, promote innovation, and build resilient digital economies.
01:14Trinidad and Tobago has an opportunity to position itself as a secure digital hub for the region,
01:21fostering a cybersecurity-conscious business environment that attracts investment and promotes sustainable economic growth.
01:29Mr. Hansen said the local private sector can make a compelling case to government stakeholders for cybersecurity reform.
01:37The stakes are high.
01:40Without comprehensive standards and cybersecurity practices, Trinidad and Tobago risks falling behind other nations that have already made significant strides.
01:50But it is not too late.
01:52The U.S. diplomatic official said cybersecurity is a business imperative that must be a national priority.
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