US-PH enforcers tackle cybersecurity issues

The US Embassy's Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) gathered Filipino and American security and justice sector representatives to exchange best practices and share knowledge on addressing cybersecurity issues such as investigating the criminal use of cryptocurrencies and responding to computer and network intrusion.

"We all have a clear interest in strengthening norms that mitigate cyber threats and enhance stability in cyberspace," INL Director Kelia Cummins said at the inaugural Law Enforcement Cybersecurity Awareness Month Roundtable Meeting and Networking Event organized on October 13 at the US Embassy. The event also marke US National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.