Artificial Intelligence in the Information Ecosystem

Michael Lance December 11, 2024 No Comments
Artificial Intelligence in the Information Ecosystem

08 January 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Google HQ, Seven/Neo, 4th Avenue, BGC

The United States-Philippines Joint Cybersecurity Working Group (JCSWG), in collaboration with Google, will convene leading experts to explore the emerging threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI)-driven attacks, and the innovative defense mechanisms being developed to counter these threats. The panel will delve into real-world cases examining its broader impacts to the information ecosystem, share best practices, and discuss potential regulatory approaches to the future of AI in cybersecurity.

in partnership with Google

JCSWG@STATE.GOV

Wednesday, January 8th, 2024
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Google Philippines
38th floor Seven NEO, 4th Avenue
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634

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New course from NASA helps build open, inclusive science community

Philippine Information Technology Organization December 11, 2023 No Comments

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released its free Open Science 101 curriculum to empower researchers, early career scientists, and underrepresented communities with the knowledge and tools necessary to embrace open science practices. (more…)

In-Person Joint Cybersecurity Working Group: 5G Security Session

Michael Lance January 16, 2023 No Comments
Joint Cybersecurity Working Group

The Joint Cybersecurity Working Group, will organize a session focused on 5G security.

5G or fifth-generation mobile communication networks, boasts low latency, increased bandwidth, speed, and connectivity which will afford the processing of AI-enable applications at the network edge.

Thus, 5G networks will unlock future-generation industries such as Internet of Things (IoT), as well as critical infrastructure such as telemedicine, transportation, electrical distribution, among others. 5G networks will permeate into every facet of modern life, compelling states to secure its 5g networks.

Tuesday, January 24th
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Philippine Time
Venue details to be announced.

Join us to hear expert insights from the U.S. Embassy, Australian Embassy, Singapore Embassy, NOAKIA Bell Labs, and NOW Corporation and other renowned industry leaders.

To reserve your seat, please RSVP through the link below or contact Manila JCSWG team (JCSWG@state.gov)

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Globe’s Guide for Pinoy travelers on getting the best roaming experience while in the US

Philippine Information Technology Organization October 17, 2022 No Comments
Globe's Guide for Pinoy travelers on getting the best roaming experience while in the U.S.

Planning a trip to the US? Have the best time with Globe via our partner networks T-Mobile and AT&T.

Staying connected is easy with Globe‘s wide range of Roam Surf offers for as low as ₱149/day! Choose from all-access data packs like Roam Surf Longer Stay or app-only data packs like Roam Facebook, Roam Viber and Roam WhatsApp. These data roaming offers are available with both AT&T and T-Mobile.

Aside from data, regular calls and texts are also available with T-Mobile which still supports 2G services.

Early this year, AT&T decommissioned its 3G network technology while its 2G network has already been shut down since 2017. Because of this network reconfiguration, Globe roamers in the USA can no longer make and receive regular calls and send and receive text messages via AT&T.

In case you need to use calls and texts, customers have the option to manually select T-Mobile:

  • Android users may simply go to Settings > Mobile Network > SIM Info & Settings > Carrier, then untoggle “Auto Select” for the device to scan other networks available in the area. This may take a while until all networks are loaded. Choose T-Mobile as your preferred network.
  • For iPhone users, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Plans > Network Selection > then untoggle “Automatic” and then choose T-Mobile. For Prepaid customers, it’s recommended to set your phone to 2G mode if you don’t have any active Roam Surf subscription.

If AT&T signal is stronger in the area where you’re located, affordable data roaming promos are available for you to choose from so you can make and receive calls and messages through your favorite messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp, or WeChat.

“As our global partners shut down their 2G and 3G technologies, we want to ensure that our customers will still have a worry-free roaming experience while abroad. We’ve made Roam Surf more affordable even for long trips so they can stay reachable and always online for the entire duration of their stay,” said Coco Domingo, Vice President, Globe Postpaid and International Business.

Subscribing to roaming promos is now made easier with the GlobeOne app. Once registered, you can easily track your usage via the app’s main dashboard.

To see the list of countries where 2G and 3G are no longer available and learn more about Globe roaming services, visit globe.com.ph/international/roaming.html

U.S.-PH Joint Cybersecurity Working Group: Cyber Workforce Development Session

Michael Lance April 12, 2022 No Comments
Joint Cybersecurity Working Group

April 19 (Tuesday) 9:00 – 10:30a.m. Philippine Time | via Zoom

Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated and far-reaching in an increasingly networked world. It is therefore within every nation’s interest to develop a robust and agile cyber workforce that will be able to respond to evolving imminent threats and attacks. Cyber industry and workforce development also supports local job creation by producing higher-order analytical jobs for citizens while enhancing national cyber resilience.

Join us as we host a virtual dialogue that will cover past and recent efforts to bridge the talent gap and increase the cyber professional pool. This session will tackle up-and-coming trends in the information security industry, featuring experts who will share insights on how to address the cyber workforce deficit.

Zoom link will be sent to registered individuals.

Special Guests

  • Genalyn Macalinao, Policy Lead, Cybersecurity Bureau, Department of Information and Communications Technology
  • Dr. William Emmanuel Yu, Network Security Expert, Secure Connections
  • Caryn LeMur, Senior Managing Consultant, IBM (US)
  • Saptarshi Basu, ICT Unit Chief, U.S. Embassy Manila
  • Cambridge Global Advisors (Invited)
  • IT & Business Process Association Philippines (Invited)

Hosted By

  • Albert dela Cruz, Cybersecurity Lead, USAID BEACON
  • Pierre Tito Galla, Cybersecurity Policy Expert, USAID BEACON

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YouthWorks PH offers 1,200 youths more than ₱1.5-M worth of training and employment opportunities to spur economic recovery

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 31, 2022 No Comments

MANILA – As the Philippine economy bounces back with the easing of quarantine restrictions, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) double down in bridging at least 1,200 youths to training and employment opportunities with the recently signed ₱1.5-million partnership with the Provincial Government of Bohol and online jobs portal FastJobs PH. (more…)

Cyber Threat Intelligence Webinar

Michael Lance February 15, 2022 4 Comments

The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, and attacks are increasingly sophisticated. With an ever-expanding attack surface – accelerated by COVID-19 pandemic trends – organizations can no longer solely rely on reactive incident responses. Rather, we must implement a proactive posture by incorporating cyber threat intelligence (CTI) to effectively protect networks and defend against cyber attacks.

Join the United States Department of State – Joint Cybersecurity Working Group on a webinar that will offer a preview into the 2022 cyber threat outlook, highlighting new tactics, techniques, and procedures used by common advanced persistent threats (APTs) actors. This session will showcase models of active cyber defense, featuring top experts with significant experience in identifying and responding to attacks.

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Maya-3 and Maya-4 CubeSats launched to International Space Station

Philippine Information Technology Organization August 29, 2021 No Comments
Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying cube satellites Maya-3 and Maya-4 to the International Space Station Photo captured via NASA Live stream

The CubeSats Maya-3 and Maya-4 were launched to the ISS on August 29, 2021 at 3:14 P.M. (PST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s Dragon C208 as part of SpaceX Commercial Resupply Mission-23 (SpX-23). Weighing approximately 1.15 kilograms per unit with 10-centimeter cubic frames, these CubeSats house components that are designed to demonstrate nanosatellite-based remote data collection systems and optical imaging. Once the CubeSats are released from the ISS, they will move along an orbit similar to the space station’s, which is at an altitude of approximately 400 kilometers. (more…)