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NATIONAL THREAT STATUS: LOW

National Threat Status

The National Threat Status provides an official, real-time assessment of the current cyber risk to Bermuda. This tool informs both mandatory risk management adjustments for CNII and promotes general awareness for the Public. What measures will you implement based on the current status?

Status Levels and Guidance

The status level dictates the required vigilance and necessary actions.

Status Color CNII Entity Action General Public Action
LOW Green
  • Maintain standard governance controls and routine auditing cycles.
  • Ensure all systems are fully patched and up to date.
 Continue practicing basic cyber hygiene. Verify your MFA is active.
MODERATE Yellow
  • Increase monitoring frequency for anomalous network activity.
  • Review and update incident handling playbooks.
 Be highly skeptical of unsolicited emails and links. Monitor financial accounts for suspicious activity.
HIGH Orange
  • Activate secondary security protocols and enhanced monitoring.
  • Restrict non-essential remote access.
  • Ensure executive decision-makers are on standby for crisis communication.
 Limit online activity to necessary tasks. Report any highly suspicious attempts to access your accounts immediately.
SEVERE Red
  • Implement crisis-level risk remediation strategies.
  • Follow all directives issued by the NCU immediately.
  • Mobilize the full incident response team.
 Assume maximum personal threat risk. Disconnect non-essential devices from the internet until the threat subsides.