PLDT Inc. is ready to work closely with the Department of National Defense (DND) to help enhance the country’s cyber defense.
In a courtesy call with Ignacio Madriaga, DND undersecretary, in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Angel Redoble, PLDT chief information security officer, assured the DND that PLDT is ready to work with the government to address the growing threat of cyberattacks and explore further possible points of collaboration in beefing up the country’s capabilities to defend its cyberspace.
“The PLDT Group is no longer just focused on securing our own network and systems infrastructure. We are extending our capability to our community, down to the home and individual subscriber level,” Redoble said.
“As a major telco, PLDT is in the right position to assist the government in securing its netizens and cyber sovereignty, when needed,” he added.
During the meeting, Redoble shared the PLDT Group’s best practices in cybersecurity, including its efforts to protect customers from cyberattacks, during the forum entitled “Consultation on Public-Private Partnership for National Cyber Defense.”
“Securing our country’s cyberspace requires no less than a whole-of-nation approach. Thus, we believe that the DND can benefit a great deal from the experience and expertise of PLDT in pursuit of a comprehensive approach to our country’s cyber defense,” Madriaga said.
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc.’s programs to spread awareness on the need to beef up the digital infrastructure of government agencies are part of a broader effort to help the country secure Filipinos by keeping these critical organizations safe from cyberattacks. – Myla Iglesias
