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Workshop on Information Security Management Framework
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The Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation (MITCI), in collaboration with the Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB) is organising a half-day workshop at the Conference Hall facility Level 1 at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Tower, Cybercity Ebene on 09 March 2026 as from noon to elaborate on the implementation of the ISMF, its importance within the public service and to provide guidance on the certification process with the MSB.

 
Computer Security Day (CSD)
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CSD is organised worldwide annually on 30 November to help raise awareness of computer related security issues.
 
The IT Security Unit leverages on the CSD event to raise the level of security awareness of personnel in the Civil Service. This was initiated in 2004 with the dissemination of information on security practices.
 
The IT Security Unit also collaborated closely with the then​ National Computer Board (NCB) which organized the CSD Event at the national level.
 
ITSU was part of the organising committee, produced and reviewed security publications as well as providing speakers for the Event.
 
Topics covered by ITSU representatives included:
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  • Information Security Management in the Civil Service
  • Information Security Risk Management in Government
  • Digital Forensics – Challenges in Solving Cyber Crimes in African Countries
  • Guidelines for Secure Internet Access in Schools
 
​Safer Internet Day (SID)

SID is an event celebrated worldwide on the 8 February having as aim to promote ​safer and responsible use of online technologies and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people.
 
The IT Security Unit assisted the NCB when it organised the CSD in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology.​
 
National Workshops
 
Other National Workshops ​where ITSU has participated by providing resource persons included:​
 
  • :: ICAC Youth workshop on Using IT as a tool to fight corruption

  • :: Regional Corporate Registers Forum for the Companies Division as a showcase for the region

  • :: Workshop on Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP)
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  • :: National Security Workshop by Prime Minister's Office and US Embass​y​​

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