The Bureau of Customs on Friday announced a partnership with Microsoft to improve cybersecurity in the agency and reduce corruption.
The BoC said the project costing $1.4 million for a three-year contract would use Microsoft ICT solutions.
“We see with the recent, seemingly harmless attacks on the websites of government agencies that cybersecurity is no longer an option,” Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina said.
“The new norm is to be attacked and until you understand that technology is your only real solution against it, these cybercriminals will succeed,” he added.
The partnership with Microsoft is focused on productivity in customs administration, security of data and transparency.
“We are committed to annihilate alleged controversies and corruption within our agency, and we believe we can empower everyone within the organization to be the best service to our constituents through technology and mobility,” said Lina.