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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is enhancing its programs to support cybersecurity efforts in the Philippines. USAID Assistant Administrator for Asia Michael Schiffer visited Manila to meet with government officials, the private sector and other stakeholders to discuss various projects, including cybersecurity.
Schiffer acknowledged that the Philippines needs to improve its internet connectivity and improve its protection against cyberattacks, especially in light of recent data breaches on some of the country’s government websites. USAID is evaluating the provision of support in the form of technical assistance, consulting, and training to help the Philippines defend against cyberattacks. In addition, through the USAID Asia Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) Academy, they can also assist the Philippines in developing new technologies and equipment to improve Internet connectivity and network security. 发送反馈 侧边栏 历史记录 已保存 提供建议
USAID hopes that the private sector will also provide assistance in bringing new technologies to the market and financially incentivizing Philippine companies, especially private telecommunications companies. USAID will also support the government’s implementation of the National Broadband Plan and train more cybersecurity experts to fill skills shortages in the cybersecurity field.
The Philippines is the second-largest player in the global IT-BPO industry, but there is a significant shortage of cybersecurity professionals, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certified cybersecurity professional, which is considered the industry’s gold standard.
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