Department of Information, Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy emphasized the role of the government, private sector, and citizen groups in building a cyber-resilient nation at the first Cybersphere Philippines held on early this month. The two-day event attracted about 500 participants and 30 exhibitors from 10 countries.
Over 500 participants from 10 countries converged to discuss critical pillars for securing the Philippines' digital futureThe Department of Information, Communications Technology held its inaugural Cybersphere Philippines event earlier this month. The two-day conference drew around 500 participants and 30 exhibitors from 10 different countries.
The DICT has developed a comprehensive cybersecurity plan for 2023-2028, focusing on a risk-based approach and identifying Critical Information Infrastructures. This plan has been submitted to the President for approval and is currently being reviewed by an inter-agency committee. Singapore-based APAC Expo Pte. Ltd. has the exclusive right to organize the international conference and exhibition within the next five years with the support of DICT and the Cybercrime Coordination and Investigating Center .
The National Cyber Security Plan 2023-2028 has been submitted to the President for approval, while an inter-agency committee is now intensively discussing all its provisions. "Cyber security is the concern of everyone. We have to engage all sectors in the fight against cybercrimes," CICC Executive Director Ramos said.