CYBERSECURITY LAWS IN SOUTH PACIFIC NATIONS

Authors

Siuta Laulaupea’alu, University of Waikato, New Zealand
Te Taka Keegan, University of Waikato, New Zealand
Paora Mato, University of Waikato, New Zealand

Abstract

Cybersecurity practices and protocols should be updated in terms of human

capacity development and legislative capability to support appropriate responses

to cyberthreats within the island nations and beyond. Recommendations here

discuss awareness and prevention strategies that combat cybercrimes and

cyberattacks and offer pertinent suggestions within cybersecurity strategies

aiming to combat the rapid growth of online fraudulence and crime affecting

nations of the South Pacific. At a national level, suitable frameworks and response

models are essential to instill cybersecurity prevention and awareness. Mandatory

adoption of formal protocols and conventions by businesses and community

and government organizations would underpin regional and national initiatives

that provide local solutions for cyber-events while engaging with external

international cybersecurity networks. Such networks and associations would also

provide a channel for collaborative capability and a gateway for technological

currency.

Recommended Citation

Laulaupea’alu, Siuta; Keegan, Te Taka; and Mato, Paora (2024) "CYBERSECURITY LAWS IN SOUTH PACIFIC NATIONS," Pacific Studies Journal: Vol. 47: No. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/pacific-studies-journal/vol47/iss1/4