ePLDT introduces end-to- end cyber security services

As one of the fastest rising stars of the Asia-Pacific region, the Philippines is seen as a promising haven of investments for many businesses. However, this also means that it continuously catches the eye of many cyber criminals and terrorist groups. According to a recent report by FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), the Philippines is the 10 the most attacked country globally.

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Despite this, 60% of Philippine enterprises are reported to be not adequately equipped with cybersecurity infrastructures fit for the standards that today’s digital ecosystem demands. With the recently formulated National Cybersecurity Plan 2022 (NCSP) by the joint efforts of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and international cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab, and the implementation of the Data Privacy Act of 2012, the significance of a robust cybersecurity infrastructure in the country is even more underscored, especially to thriving local businesses.

Local IT expert and ePLDT Group Chief Information Security Officer Angel Redoble cites the increasing intelligence of cybercriminals as the main catalyst for the group’s push for its cyber security solutions offerings: “The incidence of cyber threats has increased over the years and have affected both public and private organizations. Hackers have become smarter, impacting
business sustainability and innovation and threatening private information and public safety. The only definite solution for this is to develop an even more intelligent and holistic security
infrastructure and practices.”

ePLDT Group Chief Operating Officer Nerisse Ramos underscores this significance with the brief introduction on what the group offers and would offer in the near future to address cybersecurity concerns and improve on the overall digital security landscape in the Philippines: Like other groups within the PLDT family, ePLDT is pledged to pave avenues for solutions that are not only advanced but are tailor-fit for any business cybersecurity concern from proactive detection to active solution of threats.”