The Permanent Secretary for Policing and Communications, Mr. Berenado Daveta,
has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safeguarding all Fijians in an era of rapid digital transformation—stressing that cyber safety is now a national priority affecting every household, business, and community.
Speaking at a stakeholder briefing today, Mr. Daveta announced that the National Cyber Security and Resilience Strategy 2025–2030 is now entering its final stages of development, and emphasised that the voices of the Fijian people remain central in shaping the country’s future cybersecurity direction.
He highlighted that Fiji’s digital leap forward—through online government services, digital payments, cloud adoption, mobile applications, and the widespread use of social media—has transformed daily life and created new opportunities for growth and innovation.
“Our people, our businesses, and our government are more connected than ever
before,” he said.
“While we should be proud of our progress, we must remain vigilant about the cyber risks that rise with it.”
Mr. Daveta noted that cyber threats such as scams, ransomware, online fraud, and harmful digital content have increased significantly, affecting children, vulnerable communities, the economy, and Fiji’s national security posture.
He reinforced that cybersecurity cannot be achieved by government alone, stating that Fiji needs a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, as cyber risks
undermine public trust and the safe use of digital services.
The Permanent Secretary also reminded attendees that cybersecurity is a central
pillar of the broader National Digital Strategy, and that the forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Strategy will act as the blueprint to strengthen Fiji’s digital defences and develop a secure, resilient online ecosystem.
“We must plug the gaps and ensure this strategy is the strongest framework we can develop today,” he said, underscoring the importance of continuous public education and cyber awareness.
Participants were invited to reflect on the strategy’s implications for their organisations and how they can work together to build Fiji’s resilience in cyberspace. Drafters walked stakeholders through the strategy’s priorities and action plan, enabling them to directly contribute to the final version before it is submitted to Cabinet.
Mr. Daveta also acknowledged the shared vision guiding the strategy— “A cyber secure, safe and resilient Fiji, where all Fijians can benefit from meaningful connectivity and digital transformation.” He expressed appreciation for the strong support of the Australian Government under the Vuvale Partnership and through the
bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cybersecurity Cooperation.
The event was attended by Mr. Shaheen Ali, Permanent Secretary for Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Communications, representatives of government ministries, the Australian Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Clair McNamara, Digital Strategy Consultant Ms. Essy Cox, and senior private-sector cybersecurity stakeholders.