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CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES — As cyber threats continue to grow in today's digital environment, local businesses, especially in Cebu, are faced with an urgent need to prioritize cybersecurity or risk dire consequences. Masu.
A Cebu-based cybersecurity expert stressed that it is extremely important to increase cybersecurity awareness among local businesses.
In an interview, Len Nograles, general manager of 888 Tech Exchange Ventures, expressed the pressing need for businesses to prioritize cybersecurity measures, noting that the threat of cyber-attacks in today's digital age is ever-present. He emphasized that there is.
“It's not a question of if your business will be hacked, it's only a matter of when,” Nograles said.
According to IBM, cybersecurity refers to the technologies, measures, and practices that prevent or reduce the impact of cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity protects individuals and organizations' systems, applications, computing devices, sensitive data, and financial assets from simple and sophisticated computer viruses and similar risks.
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In February of this year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a comprehensive five-year national cybersecurity plan aimed at protecting the country from the evolving threats of the digital age.
According to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, the country's 2024-2028 plan aims to strengthen its cybersecurity system by developing policy direction and operational guidelines.
He said the country needs to have enough cybersecurity talent with improved skills in emerging technologies.
every business is vulnerable
Banks and other data-dependent industries are the most vulnerable to data breaches and hacks, but any business can be exposed to these potential threats as well.
The Philippines has recently reported data breaches involving not only banks and financial mobile apps, but also government agencies.
Nograles noted the cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses not only in Cebu but throughout the Philippines, stressing the need for proactive measures to protect sensitive data and digital infrastructure. This allows companies to “ensure that confidentiality, integrity and availability are protected,” he said.
He said protecting his business from cyber threats is essential to its survival. Keep your company's data and operations safe. Protect your business from potential financial and reputational damage. It also helps maintain trust with customers by ensuring the security of their information.
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Experts who work to help companies with cybersecurity solutions said it's important for companies to stay on top of industry trends and utilize cutting-edge cybersecurity tools to strengthen their defense mechanisms. .
While some companies are making strides in investing in cybersecurity, experts said there remains a glaring gap in awareness, especially among Cebu-based companies.
He pointed out that cybersecurity is not an expense, but a fundamental investment, especially for companies that rely heavily on technology and data.
He will share the latest cybersecurity trends and how cybersecurity professionals can leverage security in Cebu with local businesses including financial companies, academia, government, and public utilities, with the aim of increasing cybersecurity awareness. A forum on the matter will be held on April 18th. Tools you can use today to protect your organization.
He said that in the field of cybersecurity, education and awareness are the most powerful weapons in this digital battlefield.
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