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NICTA’s New Branch Focuses on Bringing Connectivity to Underserved Areas
Tuesday 19 March, 2024 The National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA) officially opened its new Universal Access Service (UAS) Branch at Range View Plaza on March 1, 2024. The ceremony was officiated by Minister for Information and...
All Public Bodies urged to  Register Social Media Accounts and Prioritize Verification
Tuesday 12 March, 2024 Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Mr Steven Matainaho. Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Mr Steven Matainaho, is calling on all public bodies...
ICT Minister Corrects Misinformation on New WhatsApp Rules
Tuesday 5 March, 2024 Minister for ICT and Member for South Bougainville Hon. Timothy Masiu, MP The Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, has corrected misinformation circulating of new WhatsApp rules', allegedly claimed to have...
NRI, DICT Join Forces to Drive Research and Innovation for PNG
Friday 1 March, 2024 (l-r) NRI Deputy Director of Research Professor Eugene Ezebilo, NRI Director Dr Osborne Sanida, DICT Secretary Mr Steven Matainaho, and DICT Deputy Secretary Digital Government, Mr Russell Woruba at the MoU Signing. The National Research Institute...
Cyber Security ADVISORY | Critical Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS operating system
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) through the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) issues this advisory to alert all PNG Government departments, agencies, and organizations about a critical vulnerability discovered in Fortinet’s...
PNG Delegation Engages in Cybercrime Convention Talks at UN Headquarters, New York
Monday 5 February 2024 (l-r) Col. Andrew Dopeke, Mr. Oala Moi, Mr. Fred Sarufa, and Ms. Anna Mokono. A Papua New Guinea delegation joins the final session of the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime in New York. This international effort aims to create a...