Canada and the Philippines have strengthened their cybersecurity cooperation following a recent meeting between senior defence and cyber security officials from both countries. The discussions focused on cyber defence, information security, and long-term collaboration to address evolving global cyber threats, reinforcing a growing bilateral security partnership.
The engagement brought together leaders from the Philippines’ Department of National Defense and Canada’s Communications Security Establishment, building on previous cyber initiatives and broader defence agreements between the two nations. Key areas of focus included sharing strategic cyber threat intelligence, aligning on emerging risks, and adopting best practices in cyber governance, operational coordination, and resilience-building.
Both sides also committed to sustaining cooperation through regular joint training, professional exchanges, and the establishment of an annual Canada, Philippines Cyber Working Group. This partnership extends into regional and international efforts, supporting a secure, open, and rules-based cyberspace, an important step in strengthening global cyber resilience that ultimately benefits Canadian organizations and service providers alike.
Original article courtesy of ManilaStandard.net
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