THE Philippines requires more cybersecurity personnel, a challenge compounded by the growing sophistication of global cyberattacks. The need for trained experts has left corporations and government institutions vulnerable to these risks.
According to Resecurity, cyberattacks in the Philippines increased by 325 percent from late 2023 to early 2024. Rising geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea mostly cause this surge. A considerable part of hostile behavior is attributed to hacktivist organizations and misinformation operations destabilizing political institutions. The supply of experienced cybersecurity professionals has yet to match the expanding demand. This skills shortage is exacerbated by the "brain drain," where skilled Filipino cybersecurity professionals often seek employment in countries offering higher pay. Local firms are fighting an uphill battle against increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats, with a shrinking pool of local skills to defend their valued assets.
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