Technology giant Huawei recently welcomed Philippine-based content creators to its largest Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Transparency Center in Dongguan, China.

A Huawei representative shared with the Philippine delegation that the company released its Product Security Baseline, marking the first time it has shared its product security baseline framework and management practices with the entire industry. This move is part of Huawei's ongoing efforts to collaborate with customers, suppliers, standards organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance cyber security across the industry.

Earlier this month, Ken Hu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, emphasized the importance of cyber security in today's digital world, advocating for industry collaboration, best practices sharing, and the development of collective capabilities in governance, standards, technology, and verification

"Cyber security is more important than ever," said Ken Hu at the opening of the Dongguan Center. "As an industry, we must work together, share best practices, and build our collective capabilities in governance, standards, technology, and verification. We need to give both the general public and regulators a reason to trust in the security of the products and services they use daily. Together, we can strike the right balance between security and development in an increasingly digital world."

The Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Transparency Center aims to address the growing complexity of cyberspace and cyber security risks by providing a platform for industry stakeholders to exchange expertise in cyber governance and collaborate on technical solutions. The center will be open to regulators, independent third-party testing organizations, standards organizations, and Huawei customers, partners, and suppliers.

Organizations like GSMA and 3GPP have been working with industry stakeholders to promote initiatives such as the NESAS Security Assurance Specifications and independent certifications to develop a unified approach to cyber security in the telecoms industry.

Huawei's release of its Product Security Baseline developed over a decade of experience in product security management, is designed to help ensure its products' quality, security, and trustworthiness. The company has built over 1,500 networks across 170 countries and regions, connecting over three billion people, with no major security incidents reported.

The company has called on all stakeholders to collaborate on continuously discussing and improving cyber security baselines to enhance product security across the industry. The focus lies on the need for a standards-based, coordinated approach, particularly in governance, technical capabilities, certification, and collaboration.

The Rotating Chairman stressed that cyber security risk is a shared responsibility, requiring governments, standards organizations, and technology providers to work together to develop a unified understanding of cyber security challenges and create a trustworthy digital environment for today and the future.

Huawei strengthens cyber security system to safeguard users’ privacy protection

As the digital landscape evolves with the emergence of 5G, AI, and industry digitalization, cyberspace is becoming increasingly intricate, leading to a surge in cyber security threats. In response, Huawei has prioritized the development and implementation of a comprehensive global cyber security and privacy protection system, investing heavily in improving its technical capabilities.

The Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Transparency Center, located in Dongguan, China, serves as a testament to Huawei's commitment to fostering a secure online environment. This facility allows industry stakeholders to collaborate, share expertise in cyber governance, and jointly develop technical solutions. The center, which supports security testing and verification, is accessible to regulators, independent third-party testing organizations, standards organizations, as well as Huawei customers, partners, and suppliers.

Huawei has made considerable strides in privacy and security protection by introducing enhanced features to safeguard user data. The company provides a complete privacy management toolbox, granting users control over their data and permissions. The recently launched privacy center and security center further enable users to manage device security and app permissions.

The privacy center offers users insights into app behavior and access to sensitive information, such as cameras, microphones, locations, files, multimedia, and contacts. It also provides real-time monitoring and privacy protection recommendations for potentially risky apps. The security center, on the other hand, delivers an overall security profile for devices, including virus scanning and removal, harassment blocking, and payment protection. It proactively identifies device issues and suggests tailored protection measures.

Huawei's system-level security and privacy improvements aid users in detecting and addressing high-risk app behavior, ensuring a secure online experience. These latest enhancements demonstrate Huawei's commitment to protecting user privacy and strengthening cyber security throughout the industry.