The PLDT Group has committed to a close collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in enhancing the nation’s cybersecurity infrastructure to counter various attacks, including those suspected to be backed by state entities.
The Philippines is currently facing a constant barrage of daily cyber assaults. PLDT has reported that in the first half of this year, they successfully repelled over 5.5 billion cyber-attacks aimed at infiltrating their digital network.
Emphasizing the significance of enhancing the skills of cyber defenders, Manuel Pangilinan, Chairman of PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, stressed that effective plans and strategies rely on having capable teams and personnel. He emphasized the need to reinforce the ranks of our cyber defenders.
In February, PLDT and Smart’s Cyber Security Operations Group shared its best practices to protect the telcos’ assets and customers against threats and disruptive attacks.
