An overview of the Philippines’ cyber policy landscape is available on the UNIDIR Cyber Policy Portal Cybersecurity Proficiency Improvement Training (CPIT)
The CPIT is a monthly webinar series covering practical topics from the different domains of cybersecurity. It aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of participants through webinars that are easy to understand and relate to real-world use cases.
Better Access and Connectivity (BEACON) Project
The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), formally launched a five-year project to increase digital connectivity in the Philippines. The project will promote economic growth through better information and communications technology (ICT), helping bridge the digital divide in the Philippines. UPDATE:
Philippines – Urban Connect Project
On October 27, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new partnership with the Philippine government to help fast-track the economic development of nine cities outside Metro Manila. The new partnership builds on the gains of USAID’s ongoing Cities Development Initiative (CDI), which […]
Entry-level Cybersecurity Certification (ECC)
The Entry-Level Cybersecurity Certification (ECC) is an initiative to increase the number of cybersecurity professionals in the Philippines. CC gives you the foundational knowledge and skills you need to establish a rewarding career that protects the world from cyber threats and bad actors.
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Cybersecurity for Human Rights in the Philippines (C4HR-PH) Initiative
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Cybersecurity for Human Rights in the Philippines (C4HR-PH) Initiative
As part of USAID and The Asia Foundation’s ongoing initiative for Advancing Community Transformation (I-ACT) project, this initiative will provide tools and training to more than 150 local organizations across the country over 10 months. Cybersecurity experts from The Asia Foundation will work closely with national human rights coalitions to […]
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International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI)
Beneficiary Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
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Themes & Topics
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
- Cybercrime
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International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI)
The International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), established in 2021 by the United States, is the world’s largest international cyber partnership. With 68 global members, CRI strengthens resilience against ransomware, disrupts criminal ecosystems, and fosters collaboration through shared intelligence, policy innovation, and capacity-building efforts to protect critical sectors and global communities […]
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APAC Incident Response Fellowship (IRF)
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
APAC Incident Response Fellowship (IRF)
The APAC Incident Response Fellowship (IRF) program aims to promote gender inclusivity by supporting female practitioners and increasing gender diversity within the Asia-Pacific incident response community. Organized under the FIRST APAC Incident Response Fellowship initiative, the program enables fellows to attend the FIRST Asia-Pacific Regional Symposium, held in collaboration with […]
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Asia and South Pacific Joint Operations Against Cybercrime (ASPJOC) – Phase 1
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Asia and South Pacific Joint Operations Against Cybercrime (ASPJOC) – Phase 1
ASPJOC aims to strengthen the capability of Asian and South Pacific (ASP) national law enforcement agencies to prevent, detect, investigate, and disrupt cybercrime by: gathering and analyzing information on cybercriminal activity; promoting cooperation and good practices amongst Asia and South Pacific member countries; facilitating and carrying out intelligence-led, coordinated action […]
Global Action on Cybercrime Enhanced (GLACY-e)
The GLACY-e (Global Action on Cybercrime Enhanced) is a Joint project of the European Union (Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation instrument – NDICI-Global Europe) and the Council of Europe. The GLACY-e project builds on the expertise and experience gained by the hub countries in the previous GLACY+ project, GLACY-e addresses […]
APAC Cybersecurity Fund
Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, has provided $15M to The Asia Foundation to launch the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in partnership with CyberPeace Institute and Global Cyber Alliance to bolster the cyber capabilities of 300,000 underserved micro and small businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises.
Cyber ASEAN
Cyber ASEAN is a capacity building and development initiative that aims to advance Southeast Asia’s proactive role in strengthening its overall cybersecurity and resiliency posture.
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Project for Enhancing ASEAN-Japan Capacity Building Program for Cybersecurity and Trusted Digital Services – ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Capacity Building Centre (AJCCBC) – Phase 2
Beneficiary Countries
Beneficiary groups
Implementors
- Japan – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- Thailand – National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) under the Office of the Prime Minister
Themes & Topics
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
- Cybercrime
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Project for Enhancing ASEAN-Japan Capacity Building Program for Cybersecurity and Trusted Digital Services – ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Capacity Building Centre (AJCCBC) – Phase 2
This project enhances ASEAN’s cyber security landscape through training programs for youth, collaborating with third-party organizations, and bolstering information gathering and analysis capabilities. The goal is to elevate cyber security response across the ASEAN region by strengthening the human resource development environment and fostering cooperation in cyber security.
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Capacity Development for Cybersecurity
Implementors
- Japan – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- Philippines – Cyber Security Bureau – Department of Informational and Communications Technology (DICT)
Themes & Topics
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Cyber Security Culture & Skills
- Cyber Security Awareness
Capacity Development for Cybersecurity
The DICT’s Cybersecurity Bureau acknowledges the need to enhance National CSIRT’s technical capabilities, improve government and CII coordination, and raise cybersecurity awareness. To address these challenges, the Bureau is dedicated to fortifying human and organizational capabilities in this project, targeting government agencies, private companies, and the public.
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Switch!: Fostering women’s technical participation in the Internet industry in South East Asia
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Switch!: Fostering women’s technical participation in the Internet industry in South East Asia
The Switch! project supports the career development of women and LGBTQI+ individuals in Cambodia, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor Leste and Viet Nam.
Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Indo-Pacific Program (PQCIP)
The Post-Quantum Computing in the Indo-Pacific Program (PQCIP) is an educational capacity-building initiative that will engage with industry and government stakeholders to improve their post-quantum preparedness through a cycle of assessment, tailored education, planning and evaluation.
