AGAINST the background of more than 49 million cyber attack attempts in Jamaica last year, up from the 12 million recorded in 2022, the Government is moving to develop a new cyber security law.

Minister with responsibility for science, technology and special projects Dr Andrew Wheatley made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday during his contribution to the sectoral debate.

Wheatley also announced the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Coordination and Assurance Council (NCCAC) to serve as the central coordination and delivery authority for Jamaica’s national cybersecurity posture.