{"id":46369,"date":"2021-11-12T12:42:22","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T04:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=46369"},"modified":"2021-11-12T12:45:54","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T04:45:54","slug":"over-1200-cybersecurity-professionals-gather-for-decode-2021-hosted-by-trend-micro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2021\/11\/12\/over-1200-cybersecurity-professionals-gather-for-decode-2021-hosted-by-trend-micro\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 1,200 cybersecurity professionals gather for DECODE 2021, hosted by Trend Micro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DECODE 2021, the country\u2019s largest cybersecurity conference hosted free of charge by Trend Micro Philippines, welcomed over 1,200 Filipinos on its first day.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DECODE is perhaps one of our biggest undertakings: a gathering of experts from here and all over the world to tackle the most pressing cybersecurity issues, address and anticipate threats, and explore how we can all work together to ensure that organizations and individuals remain safe and secure online,\u201d said Alma Saturnino-Alvarez, Director of Threat Hunting, Trend Micro Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following this year\u2019s theme DEC1DE. DEC0DE., <\/em>the speakers discussed timely topics relevant in their respective roles in the cybersecurity industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, Else Be Too Late: Relevant Just-in-Time Decisions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his session, Trend Micro\u2019s Director of Global Operations, Managed XDR Jay Yaneza introduced the primary theme of the conference; making critical, yet timely decisions in order to prevent or resolve threats. Beyond the technicalities behind resolving a threat is a team\u2019s ability to make quick, yet informed decisions during the most extreme situations. Yaneza shared examples of instances when timing and execution were critical, and also discussed the value of prevention and foresight. He closed his session with a reminder to \u201dkeep calm and carry on\u201d and goes on to emphasize how \u201cIT staff should make sure they are measuring the right things because these decision points will come to bare after the incident.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ransomware: 2021 Threat Landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To present another facet of the cybersecurity industry, FBI Intelligence Assistant Legal Attach\u00e9 Lauren Seawright went over the current threat landscape and how it has evolved both in the Philippines and globally in the past few years. Drawing as well from her experience as the Intelligence Analyst assigned to the cyber squad in FBI\u2019s Anchorage and Boston Divisions, the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Portland, Maine, and the economic crimes squad, Seawright gave valuable insights on current and foreseeable trends in how Philippine companies are combatting these attacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybercrime Through the Lens of Law Enforcement and Private Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From another expert involved in law enforcement, Shane Cross gives viewers a brief background on the work of INTERPOL and how the cybercrime division operates in partnership with international governments. Cross also discusses how cybercrimes during the time of COVID-19 have evolved and other evolving threats in the current landscape. Scams have been tailored around themes of COVID-19 and healthcare, as well as cybercrimes executed around cryptocurrency. Cross emphasizes that it is most important that we cooperate with local enforcement, to effectively and efficiently shut down such threats.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Evolution of a CISO Role<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VP and Group Chief Information Security Officer of Meralco Mel Migri\u00f1o during her session discussed the role of the CISO, or Chief Information Security Officer. Migri\u00f1o discussed how the role has evolved from the traditional responsibilities of the CISO, as well as how the CISO is involved and engaged across the various departments of an organization. She also talked about the \u201cNext Generation CISO\u201d and the qualities they must possess, such as having a moral compass, and being ready to go beyond what is asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get IT Girl, Careers in Cybersecurity, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trend Micro decided to extend this year\u2019s conference and include programs catering specifically to women in the tech industry as well as students.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get IT Girl, Trend Micro\u2019s yearly discussion on empowering Filipino women in tech, covers the state of the cybersecurity skills gap and how it has improved through diversity and inclusion, led by Joahnna Hipolito, Trend Micro Manager for Technology Marketing. This is followed by an inspirational talk and Q&A session with our Olympic Silver Medalist Nesthy Petecio on how she stands out in a male-dominated sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trender trainers have sessions about Careers in Cybersecurity, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals, made available for both student audiences and career shifters.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DECODE is a free conference hosted by Trend Micro Philippines annually. In its 5th year, not even a pandemic could hinder Trend Micro from pulling out all the stops. Complete with a virtual lounge and auditorium for the array of panel discussions and keynote sessions lined up, this year\u2019s conference is sure to inspire and engage many in the local cybersecurity industry. When it comes to looking out for trends and potential threats, Shane Cross shared that \u201cIt\u2019s not a matter of if, but a matter of when,\u201d and DECODE 2021 serves as a necessary reminder of this for all in the industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All IT professionals who want to learn more about cybersecurity and the latest trends can still access the DECODE sessions by registering for an account at https:\/\/decodeph.com<\/a>. The videos will be available on-demand until July 22, 2022.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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