Assistant Director of the National Defence Institute (NDI), Dr Seon Levius has highlighted cyber operations orchestrated by Venezuela which are targeting Guyana.
According to a release from the NDI he was speaking at a CEO Cybersecurity Workshop.
A release today from the NDI said that Dr Levius delivered a hard-hitting exposé “on Venezuela’s orchestrated cyber operations targeting Guyana. He unveiled the faces, names, and organizations behind the malicious campaign to undermine Guyana’s sovereignty over the Essequibo Region”. Using high-definition visuals and intelligence, the release said that Dr. Levius detailed the tactics employed, from disinformation campaigns and ransomware attacks to phishing schemes aimed at destabilizing institutions.
“Let there be no doubt—Guyana knows exactly what is happening, and we are not defenceless,” Dr. Levius declared, “underscoring the nation’s superior countermeasures”.
The release did not provide any information on those carrying out the cyber operations.
The release said that a key highlight of the conference was the presentation by Colonel Sheldon Howell, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the NDI and Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA).
“Colonel Howell provided practical insights into the policy, implementation, and governance of national cybersecurity. Drawing on his extensive experience, he emphasized the need for a cohesive national strategy to combat cyber threats and highlighted the critical role of public-private partnerships in building a resilient digital infrastructure. His pragmatic approach offered participants a clear roadmap for translating policy into action”, the release said.
Opening the workshop, the release said that NDI Director Dr. Randolph Persaud stated “The National Defence Institute is more than an entity; it is the cornerstone of our nation’s resilience against emerging threats”.
