President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has announced the Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) 2023-2028 as part of his administration's efforts to strengthen the security and resilience of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Presidential Decree No. 58 was issued to adopt the following. Cyberspace in this country.
In the two-page EO 58, President Marcos said that strengthening the security and resilience of the Philippines' cyberspace is an important step in ensuring the safety and security of cyberspace and physical space under the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. He said that this is one of the important strategies.
EO 58, signed by Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on April 4, states: “NCSP 2023-2028 is hereby established as a national roadmap for the integrated development and strategic direction of the nation’s cybersecurity. “It will be adopted in 2018.''
Pursuant to Section 15 of Republic Act 10844, or the DICT Act of 2015, the Department developed NCSP 2023-2028. It outlines the country's policy direction and provides operational guidelines for a reliable, secure, and resilient cyberspace for all Filipinos.
Under EO 58, all concerned national government agencies and instruments and local government units (LGUs) are directed to support and cooperate towards the successful implementation of NCSP 2023-2028, while the DICT It is mandated to adopt a system of implementation, monitoring and monitoring. Review of plans.
It further added that DICT, in collaboration with the private sector, will provide technical assistance to other government agencies and agencies on the implementation of NCSP 2023-2028, as appropriate.
The DICT, through the Office of the Director-General and the National Cybersecurity Interagency Committee (NCIAC), is also directed to submit biannual reports to the President on the implementation status and progress of NCSP 2023-2028.
EO 58 becomes effective immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Read more about how PBBM approved the National Cybersecurity Plan in early February to strengthen the Philippines against various threats in this article.
