AS CYBER threats become more sophisticated, local businesses face mounting risks to their digital security.
Recognising the urgency, Cloud Carib, a leading provider of managed cloud and cybersecurity solutions in the Caribbean and Latin America, has strengthened its decade-long partnership with multinational tech company Cisco to offer advanced security solutions tailored to the region’s needs.
The companies jointly hosted a breakfast meeting in Port of Spain in February, bringing together business leaders to discuss strategies for protecting digital assets, while promoting the government’s cybersecurity investment tax allowance.
M’khel Ferguson, marketing operations manager at Cloud Carib, told Business Day the event reinforced Cloud Carib’s partnership with Cisco and its commitment to delivering managed security solutions.
"This event in TT reinforced our commitment to the region by highlighting how businesses can leverage Cisco’s security suite alongside Cloud Carib’s managed services.
"These solutions provide enhanced threat detection, access controls and compliance support, helping businesses strengthen their security posture while taking advantage of the cybersecurity tax incentive," Ferguson said.
Cloud Carib has been a Cisco partner for over ten years, delivering cybersecurity and managed cloud solutions across the Caribbean.
Ferguson noted the partnership is critical as the company expands its presence in TT and the region.
"Unlike global providers, we combine Cisco’s world-class technology with localised expertise, compliance-driven services and 24/7 regional support, a major differentiator in the market," he said.
Cloud Carib’s regional security operations centre (SOC) integrates Cisco’s AI-driven security analytics and automated threat detection to provide real-time monitoring, rapid incident response and proactive risk management.
Cloud Carib is deploying key cybersecurity tools in partnership with Cisco, including Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Splunk and Cisco Umbrella.
"Duo MFA strengthens access control by ensuring only verified users can access sensitive systems.
"Splunk delivers real-time threat intelligence for faster detection and response (and) Cisco Umbrella blocks cyber threats before they even reach an organisation’s network, securing remote and cloud-based environments.
"For businesses in TT, these solutions help simplify security management, reduce operational risks and ensure compliance, especially when paired with Cloud Carib’s managed security services."
This collaboration, Ferguson added, enhances Cloud Carib’s managed security services, making enterprise-level security scalable and cost-effective for businesses.
The partnership supports businesses across industries, including finance, government, healthcare, energy and retail, he said, "ensuring that organisations in TT have access to scalable, enterprise-grade security solutions tailored to their needs."
To strengthen its presence in TT, Cloud Carib has dedicated solutions architects and acc
