Guyana: institutions and strategy
Source: the Guyana chapter (pp. 112–113) of the OAS–IDB 2025 Cybersecurity Report, unless noted. Last reviewed 3 October 2026.
| Item | What the report says |
|---|---|
| National Cybersecurity Policy Framework | Launched by the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) in 2024. 43 policies to protect government information systems, improve incident response and promote collaboration across agencies. |
| CIRT.GY (Guyana National Computer Incident Response Team) | Established in 2013 by cabinet decision. Began under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is now part of the NDMA under the Office of the Prime Minister. Responds to incidents, provides technical expertise and raises public awareness. |
| ICT Master Plan 2030 | Addresses cybersecurity alongside wider digital goals such as healthcare and education. |
| Critical infrastructure | The government is working to improve the security framework for energy, transport and telecommunications. A UK-facilitated National Cyber Risk Assessment workshop supports this. |
| Awareness | The NDMA runs training for IT specialists and government staff, and a “Cybersecurity Awareness Road Show” that reached over 1,100 secondary school students. |
| National Defence Institute | Recently launched to educate joint services officers and civilians on defence, security and development. |
International and regional engagement
The report notes cooperation with the IDB (2023–2026 Country Strategy), technical assistance from the OAS with the US Department of Justice, the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, LAC4 training, and CARICOM IMPACS initiatives.
Legal updates
The report notes efforts to update the Cybercrime Act to align with international standards, including consultation with global experts and the UN model Cybercrime Bill. See the legal framework page.
How Guyana is scored
The report rates Guyana across the five maturity dimensions for 2016, 2020 and 2025. The ratings are shown as stage indicators in the chapter on pp. 113–117. Read them in the full report.