Local journalists on Saturday participated in a timely and practical Cybersecurity Training workshop, hosted through a collaboration between Brava and the Guyana Press Association (GPA). The session, held at Brava’s office in the Pegasus Corporate Centre, brought together reporters from several media houses to explore the growing cyber threats facing the media landscape in Guyana.
The training was led by Brava’s Cybersecurity Analyst, Mr. Cloyd London, and featured hands-on exercises designed to equip journalists with tools to safeguard their digital environments. Participants described the session as highly informative and relevant to the evolving challenges of modern journalism.
“In a climate of disinformation and digital manipulation, journalists are among the most frequently targeted professionals in the world,” London told attendees. “When information is stolen or altered, it doesn’t just hurt one organisation, it damages public confidence. Cybersecurity is now part of protecting the truth.”
Citing the 2025 Fortinet Threat Intelligence Report, London revealed that Guyana recorded over 1.1 million malicious cyberattacks in the past six months alone. He warned that this number is expected to rise as the country’s economy continues to grow.
“Attackers follow the money,” he explained. “Guyana’s status as the fastest-growing economy in the world makes it an attractive target for cybercriminals looking for weak links.”
The Guyana Press Association welcomed the opportunity to partner with Brava on this critical issue. “Cybersecurity is a major concern for the media sector, yet it remains under-discussed and under-resourced,” the GPA noted. “We believe this training has made our reporters more aware and conscious of the importance of data protection, secure communication, and digital hygiene in their daily work.”
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