ISOG organizes the first cybersecurity colloquium at the Asian Institute of Management

The Information Security Officers Group (ISOG) successfully organized its first colloquium at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) on July 13, 2024, which attracted more than a hundred cybersecurity professionals eager to deepen their knowledge of cybersecurity innovation.

Attendees delved into informative white papers, cutting-edge research and insightful case studies, with a particular focus on advances in industrial control systems and operational technology, as well as their integration with artificial intelligence (AI) in enterprise security.

“This event is a cornerstone for continuing education and professional advancement within our field. During each session, we expand our knowledge and improve our abilities to navigate the complex challenges of the digital landscape. Through continuous learning and collaboration, we can stay ahead of the evolving cyber landscape,” said Archie Tolentino, President of ISOG, in his opening remarks.

Emmanuel Barcena, president and CEO of the Philippine Clearing House Corporation, delivered a keynote address on the adoption and operationalization of AI and machine learning technologies in check management. He emphasized the importance of deploying these technologies to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency in the financial sector. His speech set the stage for further discussions on cybersecurity innovation.

“As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, we must stay abreast of the latest threats and vulnerabilities to effectively protect our systems and data,” said Chito Jacinto, ISOG Vice President and I Am Secure 2024 Chairman, in his speech. “The ISOG Colloquium is a platform to promote education, raise awareness and facilitate the exchange of intelligence among our colleagues.”

Following Jacinto’s speech, representatives from Titanium sponsors gave informative presentations. Speakers included:

• Atty. Elias Omar Sana, head of public policy at Huawei
• Ricson Singson Que, Virtual Chief Information Security Officer and Cybersecurity Consultant at NM Network Manager Inc.
• William Phuah, security services team leader at Sangfor Technologies (via WSI)
• Linette Mananghaya, Senior Sales Engineer at Sophos (via WSI)
• Gabriel Payawal, country manager at F5 (via Westcon)
• Nick Largo, Business Development Manager Operational Technology at Fortinet in the Philippines (via Netsec & VST-ECS)

These experts participated in an insightful panel discussion on the theme “The Confluence of ICS/OT and IT: Boon or Bane?”, moderated by Philip Kwa, Academic Program Director for the Master of Cybersecurity at AIM. The discussion focused on the integration and implications of ICS and OT with IT.

Leading speakers from the Platinum sponsors also made significant contributions:

• Melvin Tan, Security Consultant Manager for Southeast Asia at Forcepoint
• Christopher Villacorta, product manager at Aptsecure
• Jannis Utz, Vice President of Global Sales Engineering at Pentera
• Caroline Soo, Vice President of Customer Success for Asia Pacific and Japan at KnowBe4
• Han Yang Lau, manager and solutions architect for Asia Pacific at SecurityScorecard
• Rahim Malek, Technical Advisor for ASEAN at Zscaler

The Platinum speakers participated in a panel discussion on “Airgap Security – Is it a Viable Strategy for Modern Security?”

Gold sponsors shared valuable insights:

• Steven Ho, Tehtris Vice President Regional Asia
• Marlon Gino-Gino, senior engineer at Tenable (via Westcon)
• Yury Kissin, senior sales engineer of Gytpol (via Netsec)

Silver sponsor speaker:

• Nhorgeelen R. Narra, Country Manager of Blancco

ISOG’s Cybersecurity Excellence Award winners and industry speakers:

• Jonathan Pineda, OIC-CIO, Government Service Insurance System
• Charmaine Valmonte, CISO, Aboitiz Equity Ventures
• Mario Demarillas, CISO and Head of IT Consulting & Software Engineering, Exceture, Inc.

ISOG’s highly reputable and recommended consultants and security experts:

• Raymond Nuñez, director of digital forensics and incident response, UP Diliman
• Albert Dela Cruz, FVP & Head of Information and Security, Security Bank
• Justin David Pineda, President and Chief Consultant, Pineda Cybersecurity
• Philip Casanova, Cybersecurity Consulting Partner, SGV

Participants also had the opportunity to build new connections through quick networking activities. During these sessions, attendees were able to engage in brief interactions, facilitating the sharing of best practices and building professional relationships. This collaborative format not only strengthened ties within the cybersecurity community, but also promoted knowledge sharing and support.

The ISOG Colloquium owes its success to the invaluable support of sponsors, whose contributions are indispensable in the cybersecurity world. Titanium sponsors included Huawei, NMI, Cisco via Trends, Sophos via WSI, Sangfor via WSI, F5 via Westcon, Fortinet via Netsec & VST-ECS, Eclypsium via Netsec & MDI, TrendMicro via CTLink & VST-ECS, Theos Cyber and Checkpoint. Platinum sponsors such as Forcepoint, Rapid7, Pentera, KnowBe4, SecurityScorecard via WSI, Palo Alto via Trends & Westcon, Yubico via WSI, Vectra via NEXTGEN, Netskope via NEXTGEN and Zscaler via Westcon also played a crucial role. Gold sponsors included Tenable via Westcon, Tehtris, Cyble via NEXTGEN, Gatewatcher via Wallix & Bizsecure, Gyptol via Netsec and Eggio via WSI. Silver sponsors such as Gigamon via Westcon, Blancco and Arista via NEXTGEN further contributed to the success of the event, while Cloudflare participated as an exhibitor via NEXTGEN.

The event, organized by XMS, received media coverage from Business World, Digi PH and Back End News, ensuring broad reach and impact within the cybersecurity community.

ISOG looks forward to hosting another colloquium at AIM in September, continuing innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity.

For more information, visit ISOG’s official website at www.isog.org and socials on Facebook: ISOGPH, YouTube channel: ISOG SUMMIT and LinkedIn: ISOG (Information Security Officers Group).

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