Public, private structures align to develop cybersecurity policies and practices in the second installment of the BusinessworWorld Insights Cybersecuring Series
By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special features and content writer
Along with the rise of e-commerce, digitalization, and communication, there is the emergence of new threats and challenges. Recent reports suggest that the Philippines is ‘attractive’ to global threat actors due to its exposure to digital payments and heavy media consumption. In response to these growing vulnerabilities, key stakeholders from the public and private sectors have worked to strengthen the country’s digital defenses through dialogue and cooperation.
Taking the lead in advancing the national conversation on cybersecurity, the businessman made the second installment of his Cyberworld Insissingy Insissions CyberShumming Series on Oct. 22 in Dusti Thani Manila.
Themed “Frontlines of the Philippine Cybersecurity Policy”, the Forum’s forum tackled policy gaps, regulatory challenges, and the need to collaborate with the community that represents the community around the country’s cyberspace.
In his opening remarks, the company’s President of Sales and Marketing Jay R. Sarmiento raised the nation’s call to be empowered to defend against cyberattacks and other digital threats.
“Let’s aim to see the immediate gaps, points of intersection, or conflict in the existing structures and propose ways to harmonize them to examine how members of the private sector can meet with the government in planning and execution,” it encourages.
Mrs. SMarmiento also acknowledged the government’s commitment to developing the country’s security agenda.
“We see how much the government takes the adoption of the cybersecurity of the 20123-2028 plan (NCSP) as the country’s flagship program for digital security. Like our flagship program, it is facing the test of execution,” he said.
PPP for cybersecurity
Gogolook country head and general mel Mitrino, Theos Cyber Solution Ceme Paul Jackson, and Scam Watch Constillo, and Conversing Converitorines Co-Founder Courillo, and Conversing Convership Deadillo, and Conversing Philippines Courillo, and the collaboration of the public partnership of the Philippines to burn with cybersecurity. “
Moderated by Businessworld Corporate Editor Arjay L. Balinbin, the panel discussion turned to a variety of issues that require government and collaboration, AI) in the maturity of cybersecurity, policy and consumer protection and consumer protection.
Opening the Conversation, Mr. Castillo emphasized that close collaboration between the government and private organizations is essential to improving overall cyber resilience. He pointed out that better ways to share information and intelligence would allow for faster and more effective responses to threats.
“One interesting thing I have seen in the NCSP is the mandate of the dict (Ministry of Information and Communications) to set up a security operation center across the country. If this is going to be a very good thing for crime sharing,” he said.
At that time, Ms. MIGRINGIño of GoGolook realized that while AI has provided more sophisticated scams, it has also empowered organizations to detect and prevent threats with greater accuracy. He stressed that harnessing AI appropriately is key to building trust and keeping digital users safe.
“On the bright side of things, all the anti-charge solutions we have are actually powered by AI. That’s why we can do better in terms of prediction,” he shared.
For Mr. Jackson, strengthening cybersecurity in the Philippines requires ensuring that these frameworks are effectively implemented at all levels. He realized that while the country’s strategies are sound, there is still a gap between planning and execution, especially among front-line employees.
“On a strategic level, I think we’re doing well. Getting it to trick those who do the work [is where we need improvement]”It’s a comment.
To conclude this discussion, Mr. De Guzman emphasized the importance of integrity and empathy in cyberseriousness. He reminded both organizations and private institutions that protect consumers should be based on real concerns.
“If you have a defense to protect your customers, don’t do it with your KPIS (key performance indicators). You have to have a good reason to help them,” he said.
The next big cyberattack
It is themed “Threat Intelligence and Incident Response: Are We Ready for the Next Big Cyberattack?” Elias Omar Sana, Gcash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel Geronilla, Head of MeralCo Study Gamboa K. Carbercrime Investigation and Planning Center Egent IV Arnold C. Gundran.
Discussions in this panel focused on laws and preparedness, protecting critical infrastructure, new measurement and data privacy, and the policy of strengthening anchor Jester C. Delos Jester C. Delos Santos as president.
To kick off the conversation, atty. Sana emphasized the importance of accountability regulation among service providers. While the laws are important in the direction of cyberbersestic studies, he noted that it is very important for companies to take effective measures in protecting their systems and customers.
“Why is there a sense that we need to regulate every application, every application? Wouldn’t it be more realistic to look at it in the interest of service providers to protect their customers?” he said.
From the financial technology sector, Mr Geronilla warned that the scale and reach of future cyberattacks could expand beyond isolated incidents, disrupting critical services across the country.
“When we think of ‘big,’ [threat in our cybersecurity,] It will be very broad, but the results will be at the national level, rather than just hitting Manila,” he said.
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“At Meralco, we are investing in these tools, AI and automation, but we are adding a series of tests on how these tools can work for us so that the tools that will work for us are also tools,” he explained.
Wrapping up the discussion, Mr Gundran emphasized the need to renew and strengthen the enforcement of existing cybersecurity laws. He noted that while the Philippines already has enough legislation, some policies are outdated and should evolve alongside leading digital threats.
“To be honest, there are enough laws, but some laws are already out of date. Therefore, one thing we support is the renewal of some laws,” he said.
More discussions
Among these discussions was our presentation by Joseph Tan, a top business consultant with a passion for cybersecurity, businesses that are resolved by legitimate business consulting. Mr. Tan’s presentation highlighted the advantages of cyber threats and the need for new technologies with his speech on the theme of “Inevitable Security Breaches and More:
“Globally, it’s our moral responsibility to continue to push new technologies. And what we’re looking for right now, we’re actually quietly introducing network authentication,” he said.
Concluding the forum, Dito CME Ventures, Inc., Head of Consulting Technology and Chief Protection Officer Julian Louie Singson shared the concerns of Pilipinos.
The task at hand is very complex, but also clear: to build a digital Philippines that is open to innovation, based on trust and resilience to threats.
This one Businessworld Forum it was like that presented by Businessworld Publishing Corp.in collaboration with the Cybernestiture Council of the Philippines, and A type of stone and globe business, and sponsored by Huawei, with the support of Asian Consulting Group, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines, CCI France Philippines, Information Security Group, Management Association of the Philippines, Culippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Philippine Franchise Association, Philippine Retailers Association, and official media partners Philippine star.
