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The ISOGx Conference Season 2, held on October 2, 2024, at SMX Convention Center Aura, brought together some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity to discuss a theme that is more relevant than ever—Cyber Resilience is the Key!
With a firm goal to Secure a Legacy by Protecting Cyberspace, this highly anticipated event underscored the growing importance of cyber resilience in an age where the digital landscape is constantly under attack.
The event was packed with keynote sessions, expert talks, and breakout sessions, all centered around the future of cybersecurity.
A Day to Strengthen Cyber Resilience
The day began with the registration and the eventual opening of exhibition booths, allowing participants to explore the latest advancements in cybersecurity technologies.
A solemn moment followed, with the singing of the national anthem, and a prayer setting a professional yet collaborative tone for the rest of the event.
Key Opening Sessions
After the introductory activities, Archie Tolentino, ISOG President, opened the conference with his welcome address, and ISOG's Purpose and Moving Forward with Chito Jacinto, ISOG Vice President, laid the foundation of the event’s primary theme: Cyber Resilience is the Key. The plenary host was the return of Christine Jacob which is the first time I've seen her hosting an event.
Key Opening Sessions
After the introductory activities, Archie Tolentino, ISOG President, opened the conference with his welcome address, and ISOG's Purpose and Moving Forward with Chito Jacinto, ISOG Vice President, laid the foundation of the event’s primary theme: Cyber Resilience is the Key. The plenary host was the return of Christine Jacob which is the first time I've seen her hosting an event.
The keynote speaker, Senator Mark Villar, is the Chairperson of the Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions, and Currencies, Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, of the 19th Congress shared insights on how to foster a resilient cybersecurity framework across sectors in the Philippines.
Critical Sessions on Cybersecurity Trends and Resilience
The conference was packed with insightful presentations from top cybersecurity leaders and solution providers:
Ransomware Resilience took a deep dive into the threat landscape, providing an actionable framework for handling ransomware attacks, one of the most pervasive cyber threats today.
The topics about resilience focused on how organizations can have digital turned global resiliency by structuring their defense systems to adapt and recover from unexpected cyber threats and disruptions like ransomware by building an unbreakable multi-layered defense data infrastructure and understanding how an incident response plan is important.
Secure and Accelerate Banking Innovation explored innovations in the banking sector, spotlighting how digital transformation and security must go hand-in-hand.
AI-Powered Security was a hot topic, giving an eye-opening session on how AI-powered automation is fortifying the digital supply chain and revolutionizing cybersecurity and providing real-time threat intelligence, and how AI- enhanced TDR is giving a proactive cyber defense.
Industry Leaders and Solution Providers
Several solution providers took the stage to present their flagship cybersecurity solutions. Tenable, Fortinet, Gatewatcher, and Cyble, Edgio, XM Cyber, Blanco, Gigamon, Arista, Cloudflare,and Trellix Cyber Operation were the companies that exhibited during the breakout sessions. I attended at the room where the Red-identified was assigned.
Critical Sessions on Cybersecurity Trends and Resilience
The conference was packed with insightful presentations from top cybersecurity leaders and solution providers:
Ransomware Resilience took a deep dive into the threat landscape, providing an actionable framework for handling ransomware attacks, one of the most pervasive cyber threats today.
The topics about resilience focused on how organizations can have digital turned global resiliency by structuring their defense systems to adapt and recover from unexpected cyber threats and disruptions like ransomware by building an unbreakable multi-layered defense data infrastructure and understanding how an incident response plan is important.
Secure and Accelerate Banking Innovation explored innovations in the banking sector, spotlighting how digital transformation and security must go hand-in-hand.
AI-Powered Security was a hot topic, giving an eye-opening session on how AI-powered automation is fortifying the digital supply chain and revolutionizing cybersecurity and providing real-time threat intelligence, and how AI- enhanced TDR is giving a proactive cyber defense.
Industry Leaders and Solution Providers
Several solution providers took the stage to present their flagship cybersecurity solutions. Tenable, Fortinet, Gatewatcher, and Cyble, Edgio, XM Cyber, Blanco, Gigamon, Arista, Cloudflare,and Trellix Cyber Operation were the companies that exhibited during the breakout sessions. I attended at the room where the Red-identified was assigned.
Tenable offered insights into reducing risks in the modern attack surface.
Fortinet shared a practical roadmap for securing connected digital presence in a connected world.
Finally, Gigamon showed how their Quick Dive gives a Big Impact: data visibility and observability can play a vital role in organizational security.
Each session provided attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to better protect their organizations from an ever-growing number of cyber threats.
Highlighting the Importance of Cyber Resilience
Resilience is not just about surviving a cyberattack but thriving in its aftermath. Throughout the conference, this message echoed strongly, especially during sessions like "From Chaos to Control" by Theos Cyber's Alex Hudelot, which emphasized proactive defense strategies.
The event also paid homage to ISOG’s efforts in promoting cybersecurity awareness over the past decade. The ISOG 10th Year Anniversary Celebration recognized the organization’s commitment to fostering cybersecurity excellence in the Philippines.
Closing Fellowship and Grand Raffle
The day concluded with a grand fellowship event, where attendees got the chance to network with peers, exchange insights, while eating some snap and drinking red wine, sodas, hard drinks or iced teas. A raffle was also held with prizes that added excitement and engagement to the event’s closing activities. Then finally relaxing with music from the INNERVOICES Band.
A Bright Future for Cyber Resilience in the Philippines
The ISOGx Conference Season 2 successfully provided a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration. It reiterated the critical role of cyber resilience in not just protecting systems but securing the future. The event sent a clear message: as cyber threats continue to evolve, the only way to stay ahead is through a collaborative, resilient, and innovative cybersecurity approach.
As we look forward to the next season of ISOGx, it’s clear that the conversation around cybersecurity is not just technical but one that impacts every sector of society. The Philippines continues to strengthen its cybersecurity posture, and ISOGx is playing a pivotal role in driving this transformation forward.
Fortinet shared a practical roadmap for securing connected digital presence in a connected world.
Gatewatcher helped us unmasked the invisible threats: Reveal, Investigate and Response with NDR.
Blancco presented Sustainable Data Sanitation: The Secret Weapon for ESG Performance.
Finally, Gigamon showed how their Quick Dive gives a Big Impact: data visibility and observability can play a vital role in organizational security.
Each session provided attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to better protect their organizations from an ever-growing number of cyber threats.
Highlighting the Importance of Cyber Resilience
Resilience is not just about surviving a cyberattack but thriving in its aftermath. Throughout the conference, this message echoed strongly, especially during sessions like "From Chaos to Control" by Theos Cyber's Alex Hudelot, which emphasized proactive defense strategies.
The event also paid homage to ISOG’s efforts in promoting cybersecurity awareness over the past decade. The ISOG 10th Year Anniversary Celebration recognized the organization’s commitment to fostering cybersecurity excellence in the Philippines.
Closing Fellowship and Grand Raffle
The day concluded with a grand fellowship event, where attendees got the chance to network with peers, exchange insights, while eating some snap and drinking red wine, sodas, hard drinks or iced teas. A raffle was also held with prizes that added excitement and engagement to the event’s closing activities. Then finally relaxing with music from the INNERVOICES Band.
A Bright Future for Cyber Resilience in the Philippines
The ISOGx Conference Season 2 successfully provided a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration. It reiterated the critical role of cyber resilience in not just protecting systems but securing the future. The event sent a clear message: as cyber threats continue to evolve, the only way to stay ahead is through a collaborative, resilient, and innovative cybersecurity approach.
As we look forward to the next season of ISOGx, it’s clear that the conversation around cybersecurity is not just technical but one that impacts every sector of society. The Philippines continues to strengthen its cybersecurity posture, and ISOGx is playing a pivotal role in driving this transformation forward.
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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