ePLDT
“ Cybersecurity is the most critical and crucial component to ensure the success of any digital initiative ”
ALEXIS BERNARDINO CYBER SECURITY EVANGELIST / CUSTOMER FIELD CISO , ePLDT
responding to and mitigating any attacks in our infrastructures . Moreover , the mindset of paranoia and vigilance is being inculcated in the culture of the entire organisation .
Digital transformation is the name of the game in business today , with organisations embarking on a journey of convergence and cloudification , each with their own strategy and approach . However , caution is required , and Bernardino says organisations should never undermine or downplay security .
“ Cyber security is the most critical and crucial component to ensure the success of any digital initiative ,” he says .
“ Most organisations right now are evolving in the three best practises and trends in the industry today . Number one is convergence , number two is cloudification , and number three is zero trust – and ePLDT is well positioned to provide our customers with expertise with the facilities and the technology .”
Many commentators believe that the role of the Chief Information Security Officer ( CISO ) has changed significantly since the onset of the pandemic . Long seen as a backroom function or someone the C-suite would only take notice of when there was an IT problem , the role
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