Cyber Intelligence Asia 2015 in Manila

Seeking to address pressing issues pertaining to cybercrimes, governments across the globe are gearing up to protect themselves from cyber attempts on their critical infrastructure.

Now on its third year, Cyber Intelligence Asia will be taking place at the heart of the Philippine capital, Manila, on April 21-24, 2015 at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City.

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Capitalizing on the success of previous events in the series, this four-day cyber security conference will bring together cyber security experts and thought leaders from the government, military, law enforcement bodies, and the private sector.

Key topics in cyber security such as combating cybercrimes against government computer networks; regional cooperation on cyber security; open source security; threat intelligence and identifying vulnerabilities; and protecting government infrastructures and Internet security, among others, will be discussed.

With a roster of highly regarded speakers from the Philippines, including Department of Justice Assistant Secretary Geronimo Sy; SecurityMatters Magazine Editor-in-Chief Ace Esmeralda, CPP; Criminal Litigation and Labor and Employment law expert Atty. Rodrigo Moreno; and Philippine National Police Chief of Web Services and Cyber Security Division C/Insp. Allan Cabanlong, this rare learning opportunity will provide delegates critical know-how on staying one step ahead of cyber threats and knowing what to do when a cyber breaches occur.

Reasons to attend:

Review the latest cybercrimes in the region
Discuss the importance of sharing information between governments and the private sector
Threat Intelligence of cyber attacks on critical infrastructures
Analyze the latest malware, DDoS and BYOD protection
Identify the major threats being faced to government institutions
Network with leading government officials from the Philippines and the region’s other governments

Attendees will likewise benefit from excellent networking opportunities at the reception and exhibition area.

Cyber Intelligence Asia is presented by Intelligence-Sec, a leading fully integrated Conferences and Exhibitions company, in partnership with the Information and Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and its official media partner, SecurityMatters Magazine.

Author

Ace Esmeralda

Augustus Caesar Esmeralda is the Editor-in-Chief of SecurityMatters Magazine and General Manager of SecurityMatters Consultancy Services. He is also the President and Managing Director of Ace And Associates Risk Management, Inc., an asset protection and risk management consultancy serving enterprise, infrastructure, and institutional clients.

He holds two master’s degrees from the Asian Institute of Management: a Master of Management and an Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy, Makatao Class of 1989, and served as an officer in the Philippine Army.

Esmeralda was the Regional Director of Security and Safety for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, covering operations across Asia, the Middle East, the Pacific, and China. In that capacity, he developed and implemented security policies, risk protocols, and crisis response frameworks across a multi-country portfolio of properties.

Since founding Ace And Associates Risk Management, Inc. in 2008, he has provided security consulting to clients across industries and sectors. Engagements have included security planning and assessment for major real estate developments and institutional buildings in the Philippines.

He holds multiple professional certifications, including the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CATS), International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS), and lodging security certifications from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute. He served as Assistant Regional Vice President of ASIS International Region 33, Philippines, for nine years.

Email: ace@securitymatters.com.ph