Urgent Call to Action: Philippine Businesses Must Strengthen Cybersecurity Now

In the Philippines, there is no centralized source for comprehensive threat intelligence. This fragmentation hampers the ability of businesses to predict and prevent cyberattacks effectively. Establishing a collaborative community where experiences and threat patterns can be shared is essential for improving cybersecurity defenses across the board.

Traditionally, businesses set up defenses to detect and respond to attacks quickly. However, beyond reactive measures, proactive steps like vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and staying informed about the latest threats are essential. Instead of waiting for attacks, businesses should test their own systems and use up-to-date techniques. Understanding what hackers are doing and applying those methods to their own defenses is crucial.

A notable success story highlights this effectiveness: during the Christmas season, early threat intelligence gathering and proactive threat hunting enabled clients to remain secure and enjoy their holidays without interruption. Adopting these cybersecurity solutions provides businesses with immediate and long-term benefits, including enhanced protection, reduced risk of data breaches, and improved operational continuity.

Customized cybersecurity helps businesses feel more secure online and protects their valuable assets from cyberattacks. For proactive measures such as penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, specialized VAPT teams are deployed. To understand and predict future attacks, advanced threat intelligence capabilities and threat hunting are utilized to uncover potential threats that existing security systems might miss.

Leveraging the expertise of innovative technology partners can be crucial to bolstering cybersecurity for Philippine businesses. Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) like Directpath Global Technologies (DGT) offer comprehensive solutions that cover various security domains, including monitoring, detection, and incident handling. DGT’s offerings include Mobile Threat Defense (MTD), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), System Organization Controls Type 2 (SOC2), Vulnerability Risk Management as a Service (VRMaaS), Web Application Firewall (WAF), and virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services. Additionally, DGT’s advanced Artificial Intelligence Division tailors services to meet the unique needs of each organization, ensuring robust protection for many aspects of their operations.

The growing threat of cyberattacks underscores the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in the Philippines. As cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics, staying informed and prepared is more critical than ever. By implementing comprehensive and proactive cybersecurity strategies, Filipino businesses can protect themselves from the growing threat of cyberattacks and ensure their continued success in a digital world. Source: Manila Standard