Wazzup Pilipinas!?
The 6th Edition of the Cyber Revolution Summit was held on June 23 at Novotel Hotel, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, under the theme: "Building a Resilient Philippines to Empower Solutions, Enforce Compliance, and Elevate Cyber Readiness."
An introductory networking session formally opened the event involving guests from the media and cybersecurity sectors, fostering new connections and strengthening professional relationships. This was followed by a dazzling LED dance performance that showcased a futuristic cyber theme.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by DICT Deputy Division Chief Gladys De Ocampo; Philippine National Police (PNP) Colonel and former Executive Director of ASEANAPOL David Vinluan; Energy Logserver Asia Pacific Territory Manager David Beck; International Cooperation on Cybercrime Division Chief and Data Protection Officer Robert Paguia; and SOCRadar Senior Solutions Engineer for APAC Isaac Wong.
In her keynote address, De Ocampo discussed the strategic direction of the National Cybersecurity Plan (NSCP) 2023–2028. She outlined the Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan, which consists of six key stages: Identify, Contain, Analyze, Eradicate, Recover, and Learn.
The importance of cyber resilience was further emphasized by Ernesto Rufino, Vice President for ICT at Royal Cargo Incorporated. Rufino stressed that cyber resilience has become a critical factor in addressing today's evolving cyber threats. He underscored the principle of "Never trust, always verify" and reminded attendees that while machines execute tasks, human beings remain responsible for making decisions.
David Beck, Territory Manager for Asia Pacific at Energy Logserver, presented on the topic, "AI-Powered Cyberattacks Need AI-Powered Defense." His discussion focused on data ingestion, normalization and correlation rules, AI-based threat detection and assistance, automated response mechanisms, and security posture refinement and reporting.
Meanwhile, Robert Paguia, Division Chief of the International Cooperation on Cybercrime Division, highlighted the vision of creating a safer digital environment where "Filipino people are happy and secure online." He emphasized the importance of establishing a Cybercrime Response Center and Hotline, a Threat Monitoring Center, and promoting the ScamSafe campaign, which encourages the public to "Hesitate, Verify, and Relax" before responding to suspicious online activities.
Amado "Dhing" Amar, Customer Success Engineer for Security at IBM Philippines, discussed "Securing AI-Driven Enterprises and the Rise of Autonomous Agents." He noted that the growing adoption of autonomous technologies is driven by cost reduction, faster operations, competitive pressure, and talent optimization.
Isaac Wong, Senior Solutions Engineer at SOCRadar, spoke on "Securing the Next Frontier: AI, Deepfakes, and the New Social Engineering Attack Surface." He warned of the increasing risks associated with AI-powered manipulation, stating, "We hijack AI to do something out of the normal." Wong also cited a high-profile incident in Hong Kong involving a deepfake video conference scam that reportedly resulted in a company losing $25 million through a synthetic executive call.
The event also featured a presentation from PNP Colonel David Vinluan, who discussed ongoing efforts to dismantle guerrilla-style scam hubs linked to former POGO operators. He likewise highlighted the PNP's "Sumbong Nyo, Aksyon Agad" program, which aims to provide swift responses to public reports and complaints.
A formal luncheon followed, bringing together speakers, media representatives, and professionals from various business sectors. Delegates also had the opportunity to participate in interactive activities and received complimentary souvenirs from participating companies, including SOCRadar, Checkmarx, IC Systems, IBM, Xcitium, and Vritimes.
Through discussions on cyber resilience, artificial intelligence, deepfakes, cybercrime prevention, and national cybersecurity strategies, the Cyber Revolutionp Summit underscored the importance of collaboration among government agencies, law enforcement, and private organizations in strengthening the Philippines' cybersecurity landscape.
The summit was presented by TraiCon Events, a leading organizer of global B2B conferences, summits, and training programs designed to foster growth, networking, and innovation across multiple industries.
Written by: Renz Delim
Images from: Christian Carl Gerona and Miles Alimangohan
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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