Pacific Partnerships

An integral part of our international programme, Pacific Partnerships work closely with Pacific cyber agencies to support capacity building, workforce development, awareness raising and cyber resilience efforts in the Pacific region. The NCSC is also a member of the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network.

Capacity building

The NCSC has a core focus on cyber capacity building in the Pacific, with initiatives focused on collaborating with Pacific Island nations to develop national cyber security functions.

The NCSC is also co-convenor of the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) Awareness Raising Working Group alongside CERT-Tonga. This group of operational cyber security organisations is a leading voice on cyber capacity building in the region.

Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network External Link

PaCSON Capacity Building Action Plan 2025-2028

Led by NCSC and CERT Tonga, in October 2025 the PaCSON Capacity Building Action Plan 2025-2028 was launched. Designed by the Pacific, the action plan is the key framework for partnering on cyber capacity building initiatives in the region.

An image showing the front cover of the PaCSON Action Plan document. It's a teal colour with a small graphic of a sea turtle in the top left-hand corner and the words PaCSON Action Plan it also includes some Pacific designs in white.

PaCSON Capacity Building Action Plan 2025-2028 [PDF, 6.4 MB]

PaCSON Capacity Building Action Plan 2025-2028 - Strategic Focus Actions [PDF, 619 KB]

Workforce development

The Pacific Partnerships team at the NCSC supports the development of the cyber workforce in the Pacific. The team delivers focused training and provides learning opportunities across the region. 

Raising awareness

As the world and the Pacific engages more online, raising awareness of cyber security is central to building cyber resilience. Pacific Partnerships supports both regional and local cyber security awareness initiatives.

Cyber Up Pacific campaign

As part of the PaCSON Awareness Raising Working Group, the NCSC has supported the design and development of the PaCSON Cyber UP Pacific campaign. 

Cyber Up Pacific 2023 A4 poster  [PDF, 2.9 MB]

Cyber Up Pacific 2023 double-sided A5 flyer  [PDF, 1.7 MB]

A poster encouraging people to upsize their passwords, upgrade to two factor authentication, update your software and apps and uphold your privacy. There is a graphic for each category - an octopus, hermit crab, puffer fish and clam.

Regional and international forums

The NCSC values Pacific engagement in regional and international forums. We contribute to many forums to elevate Pacific issues alongside our Pacific colleagues.