DICT thwarts majority of cyberattacks on government agencies

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During a recent Congressional Committee Hearing on Information and Communications Technology held jointly with the House Committee on Public Information, Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy of the DICT revealed rising cyberattacks against Philippine agencies but highlighted the DICT's proactive mitigation efforts.

Project SONAR proves effective, prevents hundreds of cyberattacksThere were 281 reported hacking incidents against Philippine government organizations between January and March 2024, with the DICT successfully resolving 90% of them.

The congressional hearing is focused on understanding the extent of cybersecurity gaps and improving security protocols and funding. DICT Undersecretary for Infostructure Management, Cybersecurity, and Upskilling Jeffrey Ian C. Dy reports significant success in preempting cyber threats, with DICT's advanced detection systems and Project SONAR leading the charge in national cybersecurity enhancements.

SONAR aims to create a robust defense mechanism against cyberattacks by deploying advanced monitoring and analysis tools.

 

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