(Arnold Quizol/Manila Bulletin File Photo) Eighty-seven percent of Filipinos consider improving cybersecurity and data privacy as a “critical priority,” especially after recent government data breaches, based on the Publicus Asia survey results released on Tuesday, April 2. The survey also...
More cybersecurity professionals who are dedicated to safeguarding the country's cyber infrastructure are desperately needed in the Philippines in light of a concerning cyber hacking incident that affected both the public and private sectors. Photo credit to Mel Migriño Department of Information...
President Marcos has urged the Philippine Army to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities amid emerging threats as he commended the men and women in uniform for enthusiastically rendering their service to the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) This was Marcos' message...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said the department is pushing to build the country's own research and development (R&D) in cybersecurity defenses. (Photo from Unsplash) "There are many initiatives that are being done by the government in the different agencies, but...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun a pioneering effort to improve its network infrastructure and protect against cyber threats, recognizing the impact of digital transformation on government operations and service delivery The DSWD’s Information and Communications...
The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) and CIsco partners to strengthen the banking’s cybersecurity skills. Zaza Soriano-Nicart, managing director, Cisco Philippines and Benjamin P. Castillo, m anaging director, BAP. Cisco has provided...
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Suharto Mangudadatu on Tuesday, Feb. 27, bemoaned the lack of technology-based skills of Filipinos as the agency readies to equip them with knowledge about handling higher-level technologies. TESDA Secretary Suharto...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has called on cyber experts from across the country to apply for government cybersecurity positions. Photo from Unsplash "We have long been calling attention to the significant challenge we face, which is the large disparity in...
President Marcos has approved the National Cybersecurity Plan to beef up Philippines’ defense against cyberattacks and online threats, Department of Informational and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy said on Thursday, Feb. 8. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
(File photo courtesy of Unsplash) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) put up additional cybersecurity measures to secure its websites after a foiled hacking attempt traced back to China. PCG Commandant, Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan instructed the Coast Guard Public Affairs Service (CGPAS) to initiate an...
National Security Adviser Eduardo M. Año and Minister To Lam of the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security discusses measures to pursue a robust security cooperation during the NSC-MPS Bilateral Meeting, held at the sides of President Marcos’ state visit to Hanoi, Vietnam on Jan. 29, 2024. (photo:...
Noting that the Philippines is considered “patient zero” in cybersecurity attacks, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman expressed Canada’s commitment to work with the country in addressing these threats and creating a resilient and adaptable digital workforce for the future....
