The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has become the 20th member of LAC4, the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre. The country’s membership was formalized recently by the Minister of Homeland Security. The Ministry of Homeland Security will serve as the host institution for Trinidad and Tobago’s membership in LAC4.

LAC4 is the cybersecurity and training hub for Latin America and the Caribbean. Based in the Dominican Republic, it is a hybrid training facility funded by the European Union and implemented by the Estonian Information System Authority to strengthen the region’s capacity to combat cybercrime. Membership in LAC4 would support Trinidad and Tobago’s digital transformation and enhance its national cyber resilience, while enabling closer collaboration on cybersecurity with regional partners and the European Union.

“Liina Areng, LAC4 Director, stated: “We are pleased to welcome Trinidad and Tobago to LAC4. In recent years, the country has demonstrated strong leadership in advancing its digital transformation agenda and strengthening its cybersecurity ecosystem, making it a valuable addition to our regional network. This partnership also opens new opportunities for Trinidad and Tobago to access expertise and participate in joint initiatives. Bringing together diverse experiences and fostering practical cooperation enhances cyber resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean.