Microsoft Corp. and PLDT Inc. announced Tuesday a strategic partnership to strengthen the country’s digital borders and infrastructure security against cyber threats through Microsoft’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Program.
“Security is at an inflection point as cyberattacks become more sophisticated and digital attack surfaces exponentially increase. We believe that anything less than comprehensive security is no security at all. We are committed to ensuring the internet is safe and secure for all users and our DCU is leading the fight against cybercrime to protect businesses and individuals and to promote trust globally. Alongside PLDT, we can do more for the Philippines and empower a safer cyberspace for all Filipinos,” said Microsoft Philippines country general manager Andres Ortola.
The partnership with Microsoft is expected to help fortify PLDT’s existing and robust cybersecurity capabilities in preventing and mitigating cyber threats and attacks, she said.
Running the CTIP is the Digital Crimes Unit, an international team of technical, legal and business experts created in 2008 to combat cybercrime on a global scale.