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....
International think-tank Stratbase ADR Institute has partnered with the Canadian Embassy in Manila in conducting an upcoming two-day conference on cybersecurity. Top government officials, cyber experts and other stakeholders will gather for what the institute called as the "first major...
In 2023, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) was immersed in addressing hacking incidents, bolstering cyber defenses, and channeling significant efforts into transforming the government system into a digital platform. Photo credit to Pixabay The country's ICT...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, Dec. 4, emphasized the Cybersecurity Bureau's plan to establish an additional 15 Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT) by 2024. DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy at the Philippine CERT Conference 2023. (DICT...
Senator Mark Villar commended President Marcos for spearheading the country’s efforts in securing partnerships on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity from Silicon Valley companies. However, he emphasized that an up-to-date framework for AI is of significance to level the playing field...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) After its cybersecurity protection was likened to that of a "shanty", the House of Representatives recently formed a Cybersecurity Committee composed of its highest ranking civilian...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Data Privacy Officer Nerissa Santiago said on Wednesday, Oct. 18, that the initial analysis of the compromised data revealed a staggering 13 to 20 million records. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina "Initially, our analysis, based on what was...
Gen. Benjamin Acorda, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered the boosting of cybersecurity of all data down to the police stations amid the series of data breaches on government agencies. Acorda issued the order to the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) during a command...
