Information Security Officers Group - ISOG

14/05/2026

ISOG, in cooperation with ABP Securite Philippines and , successfully held an exclusive Technical Briefing Thursday session entitled “From Intelligence to Impact: Building a Future-Ready CTI Program with Automation and AI.” The session gathered cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, and decision-makers for an engaging discussion on the evolving cyber threat landscape and the growing importance of building modern, scalable, and intelligence-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) programs fully integrated with security operations.

The session explored how organizations can align CTI initiatives with business risk and strategic priorities while leveraging automation and artificial intelligence to enhance threat analysis, streamline intelligence workflows, and reduce alert fatigue. Discussions also highlighted the importance of measuring CTI effectiveness and demonstrating its value to leadership, transforming CTI from a reactive function into a proactive driver of resilience, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.

Insightful perspectives and real-world expertise were shared by our distinguished speakers, Dan Ang, Senior Solutions Engineer for Asia at Anomali, and Albert Dela Cruz, PHCERT Director and Information Security Advisor. Their discussions provided valuable insights into the role of AI and automation in strengthening cyber defense capabilities and preparing organizations for emerging threats.

ISOG extends its sincere appreciation to ABP Securite Philippines, Anomali, our speakers, partners, and attendees for contributing to another meaningful and impactful learning session. Through initiatives like the Technical Briefing Thursday series, ISOG remains committed to fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and cybersecurity resilience across industries.

✉️ Interested in joining future ISOG events and activities? Message our secretariat at [email protected] to be included in our mailing list.

14/05/2026

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐆 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝐓𝐁𝐓)

ISOG, in cooperation with H3C Technologies, presents an exclusive Technical Briefing Tuesday session featuring the topic: 🔐 “Integrated Security for Digital Financial Efficiency”

📅 May 19, 2026
📍 Romulo Café

As organizations accelerate digital transformation, protecting systems, data, and transactions across multiple domains has become essential to maintaining trust, resilience, and regulatory compliance.

This session will explore how organizations can strategically integrate cybersecurity, risk management, governance, and operational controls to enable secure, efficient, and resilient digital financial services. Discussions will also focus on aligning security operations with business objectives to strengthen cyber resilience, support innovation, improve operational efficiency, and address evolving cyber threats and operational risks within today’s digital ecosystem.

The briefing will also feature the topic, “The Human Element of Governance – Culture as a Security Control,” highlighting how organizational culture plays a vital role in governance, risk management, and cybersecurity effectiveness, reinforcing the importance of leadership and people in building resilient organizations.

🎙️ Featured Speaker:
Xian Wei
Product Manager & Innovator
H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

🎙️ Guest Speaker:
Christine Kempeneers
Governance and Risk Head
Maplecrest Group Inc.

🔒 By invitation only. Limited slots available.
All ISOG Members will be given priority access to attend.

Limited slots are available for non-member C-suite executives and invited guests, accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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27/04/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 — 𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒

Now on its 3rd run— and filling fast!
This highly rated 1-Day Executive Training continues to equip leaders with the roadmap to succeed from day one.

Your first 100 days as a CISO will define your credibility, influence, and impact—make them count.

📅 May 14, 2026
📍 Old Swiss Inn, Function Room, Makati City

🔥 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 8 𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈❗

Secure your seat today.
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21/04/2026

ISOG proudly acknowledges its President, Mr. Chito Jacinto, also a Past President of ISACA — for his participation as a Fireside Chat Panelist alongside Ms. Rosell Gomez and Mr. Philip Casanova, with Moderators Mr. Mark Anthony Almodovar and Mr. DY Africa, at the ISACA Manila Chapter 30th Anniversary Gala.

His perspectives reflected both institutional legacy and forward-looking leadership, reinforcing ISOG’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity collaboration and impact.

13/04/2026

🔒 Cyberattacks are no longer isolated incidents, they are a clear and growing national security concern.

As highlighted in interviews during the I Am Secure 2026 Press Conference, featured by One Balita Pilipinas, cybersecurity experts underscored the escalating scale, sophistication, and impact of cyber threats facing the country.

This reality demands urgent action: stronger cyber resilience, deeper cross-sector coordination, and sustained collaboration across stakeholders.

ISOG remains steadfast in advancing these priorities, because securing cyberspace is now integral to securing the nation.

🎥 Watch the full report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUuBq2GHvBY

| Itinuturing na ngayong banta sa pambansang seguridad ang mas lumalawak at mas kumplikadong cyberattacks sa bansa. | via Jazz Pare...

07/04/2026

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐆 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝐓𝐁𝐓)

ISOG, in cooperation with ABP Securite Philippines and invites you to an exclusive Technical Briefing Thursday session:

From Intelligence to Impact: Building a Future-Ready CTI Program with Automation and AI
📅 April 16, 2026
📍 Romulo Café

As cyber threats become more advanced and AI-driven, traditional Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) programs are being challenged to keep up. This session will explore practical strategies to build a modern, scalable, and intelligence-driven CTI program—fully integrated with security operations.

Learn how to:
• Align CTI with business risk and strategic priorities
• Leverage automation to streamline intelligence workflows
• Utilize AI to enhance threat analysis and reduce alert fatigue
• Measure CTI effectiveness and demonstrate value to leadership

Gain actionable insights on transforming CTI from a reactive function into a proactive driver of resilience and competitive advantage.

Featured Speaker:
Dan Ang – Senior Solutions Engineer, Asia
Anomali

Guest Speaker:
Albert Dela Cruz – PHCERT Director & Information Security Advisor

🔒 By invitation only. Limited slots available.
Exclusive to ISOG Members, C-Suite & Invited Guests

Stay tuned for expert insights, real-world strategies, and critical discussions on securing your digital future.

✉️ Want to stay in the loop? Message our secretariat at [email protected] to be considered for our mailing list.

04/04/2026

On March 26, the Information Security Officers Group (ISOG) hosted a Technical Breakfast Thursday (TBT) session in collaboration with Delinea, focusing on identity-based attacks and organizational defenses. The session brought together cybersecurity practitioners and industry leaders to explore practical strategies for safeguarding critical systems against account takeover and related threats.

Mr. Edwin Patricio, Solutions Engineer at Delinea, provided insights into emerging identity-based threats and demonstrated actionable measures organizations can implement to reduce exposure. He highlighted how account takeovers often serve as gateways for larger breaches, emphasizing the importance of proactive identity and access management practices.

Ms. Julie Reyes, Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Maya Philippines, Inc., shared her expertise on “Building Risk and Compliance from the Ground Up: A Fintech Journey.” She discussed how fintech organizations can design robust risk and compliance frameworks that meet regulatory requirements while strengthening operational resilience against digital threats.

The session offered participants practical guidance on preventing account takeover risks while providing a roadmap for enhancing risk and compliance programs, particularly within the fintech sector. Attendees left with actionable strategies and insights to fortify both technical defenses and organizational processes against evolving cyber threats.

This ISOG TBT session underscores the organization’s commitment to equipping practitioners with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape while fostering a community of informed, proactive security leaders.

03/04/2026

As we observe Holy Week, let us remain vigilant in safeguarding our digital presence. Stay informed, stay protected.



Information Security Officers Group - ISOG
XMS Consultancy

03/04/2026

In this sacred season of Holy Week, may we pause in quiet reflection and discernment. As we uphold what has been entrusted to us, may we remain vigilant, both in life and in our digital spaces.

12/03/2026

The Information Security Officers Group (ISOG), headed by ISOG President Chito Jacinto, held a courtesy visit with Lyn Javier at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Malate, Manila on March 4, 2026.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in the continued development of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the banking industry, including BSP’s support and partnership in advancing CISO education and training programs, as well as ISOG’s participation in the upcoming BSP Summit.

This engagement reflects the shared commitment of ISOG and BSP to build a stronger and more resilient cybersecurity ecosystem for the Philippine financial sector.

11/03/2026

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐆 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝐓𝐁𝐓)

Cyber attackers today don’t break in — they log in.
Stolen credentials, compromised identities, and over-privileged accounts have become the fastest path to major breaches.

Join us for an insightful ISOG Technical Briefing Thursday, in cooperation with Delinea as we explore how identity-based attacks unfold and how organizations can strengthen their defenses in today’s evolving cyber threat landscape.

🎤 Featured Speakers

𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨
𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫, 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚
𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐨 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐭

Discover how attackers exploit compromised identities across Active Directory, cloud IAM, and SaaS environments—and learn practical strategies to reduce your attack surface, control privileged access, and stop breaches before they happen.

𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬
𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫,
𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐜.
𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩: 𝐀 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

Gain valuable insights into how fintech organizations build robust risk and compliance frameworks from the ground up while navigating rapid innovation and regulatory challenges.

💡 Learn how modern attacks evolve — from credential compromise and privilege escalation to full-scale breaches — and how AI-powered identity security can help organizations stay ahead of threats.

🔐 Stay ahead of intelligent threats. Strengthen identity security. Build resilient organizations.