Meralco Undertakes Cybersecurity Transformation , Leverages Innovative Cloud Technologies to Gain Simplicity and Agility
Meralco Undertakes Cybersecurity Transformation , Leverages Innovative Cloud Technologies to Gain Simplicity and Agility
Insights from an industry-leading Vice President and Group Chief Information Security Officer ( CISO ), Ms Mel Migriño
Digitisation With Comprehensive Cybersecurity at Its Core
Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company ( Meralco ) is responsible for electric power generation and distribution in the Philippines . With Mel Migriño , Vice President and Group CISO at its helm , Meralco underwent rapid expansion and modernisation to help protect the company ’ s technology stock alongside its operational technology infrastructure . For this digitisation initiative , cybersecurity became an important consideration .
Understanding the Criticality of Cybersecurity
As a diverse business dealing in various sectors - fintech , telecom , retail energy , engineering , electric vehicles , logistics , construction and electromechanical - Meralco needed to develop and implement different cybersecurity programmes . Mel , a leading expert in the cybersecurity space , realised that the rise of AI and automation in the energy industry , which has so far lagged behind , could throw up potential security pitfalls for customers and employees alike . Knowing cybersecurity was paramount , Mel spearheaded the implementation of an all-inclusive cybersecurity policy that could cascade across Meralco and its subsidiaries .
Palo Alto Networks ensured compliance to all of our requirements and continued to demonstrate excellence and leadership from the beginning to the end . Palo Alto Networks set the bar high in terms of response time , providing zero trust through visibility , real-time threat detection and run-time protection .”
Ms Mel Migriño Vice President Group Chief Information Security Officer ( CISO ), Meralco
Industry Utilities
Focus Area Further strengthen the implementation of zero trust framework in a high-risk segment
Outcomes
• Diverse businesses with unique cybersecurity needs
• The rise of AI and automation meant increased risks
• Comprehensive cloud technologies would offer simplicity and agility
Reimagining Cybersecurity as a Business Enabler
Palo Alto Networks ’ Zero Trust Enterprise Framework is rooted in the principle of ‘ never trust , always verify ’. Given that the next five years is expected to witness the evolution of more secure networks , increased cloud storage dependence and innovation , Meralco looked to Palo Alto Networks , the industry leader in cybersecurity to address their security concerns and establish a safe cyber ecosystem .
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