PLDT Group joins global incident response forum, bolstering ...

The PLDT Group, a leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines, has made significant strides in cybersecurity by becoming the first and only Philippine organization to join the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST). This prestigious global body is dedicated to improving security incident response worldwide. Angel Redoble, Chief Information Security Officer at PLDT, Smart, and ePLDT, emphasized the importance of this membership, stating, "FIRST offers a treasure trove of information shared by over 700 teams from more than 100 countries. This enables us to better protect our customers and their data." PLDT Group's Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) will now have access to valuable data and tools for combating cyber threats. Founded in 1990, FIRST was convened to exchange information and foster cooperation on issues of mutual interest like new vulnerab...