Computex 2018 ASUS Republic of Gamers unleashes ROG Phone!

ASUS Republic of Gamers unleashed ROG Phone for Computex 2018!

ROG Phone comes in stunning killer looks accented with ROG logo with RGB programmable backlight! If you have a ASUS ROG setup then it works with ROG AuraSync. Sweet!

Killer looks deserves stunning display and so the new ROG Phone houses a 6 inch 18:9 FullHD+ AMOLED Display that comes with an independent image processor to support HDR plus a refresh rate of 90Hz! Crazy! Rich and immersive visuals that Gamers would appreciate.

Under the hood, ROG Phone makes use of exclusive binned version 2.96GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform Processor selected specifically for its ability to run at faster frequencies and so powerful unmatched performance. Matched with Adreno 630 graphics, 8GB LPDDR4X and 128GB / 512GB UFS 2.1 Storage, for sure it can handle the latest and even graphic intensive games. Go into X Mode and raise the minimum clock speed to keep the CPU on its toes, and confines tasks to the chip’s four fastest cores to ensure maximum performance. To keep things cool, GameCool system makes use of copper heat spreader to improve thermals and 3D vapor chamber to efficiently transfer heat away from the SoC and into the body.

Top notch connections with Gigabit LTE cellular plus WiGig-certified 802.11ad 60GHz WiFi with both 2x2 MIMO and WiFi Direct. There are side-mounted port to support Gigabit Ethernet over Type-C, plus HDMI and USB. There is also a Type-C port at bottom. Both of the Type-C ports work with standard chargers for convenience and compatibility, but they can do a better job with HyperCharge adapter. Sensors are complete and upgraded for better gameplay and interaction. Fingerprint Sensor is available for personalized security.

For photos, it does have a Dual Rear Camera setup at 12MP standard angle lens  Sony IMX 363 plus 8MP Wide Angle Lens. Front camera is at 8MP for high resolution selfies and video chat.


ROG Phone carries a 4000mAh Battery.

PLAY HARD WITH THE ROG PHONE

Asus Republic of Gamers really wants to take your mobile gaming into new heights! They introduce accessories to support you thirst for gaming!

The AeroActive Cooler plugs into this multi-purpose port and includes its own landscape-friendly connectors for both charger and headphones. This accessory is an added tool to keep your phone from burning out due to heavy gameplay.

The Mobile Desktop Dock lets you turn ROG Phone into near desktop, hooking up a 4K monitor, Gigabit Ethernet, 5.1-channel speakers, and a stack of USB peripherals or better yet your ROG gaming peripherals. Let's admit sometimes we miss the old desktop and mouse for game play.

TwinView Dock takes it on the road in a handheld package complete with another screen. The secondary display is identical to the one on the phone, giving game developers more real estate to show maps, inventory, and other important information. Comes with physical trigger buttons and dual haptic feedback engines as well as Enhanced Cooling and a massive 6,000mAh auxiliary battery extends the run time for your mobile adventures. This accessory is also best for livestream.

The WiGig Dock makes use of low-latency 802.11ad 60GHz WiFi to broadcast display signals to a base station that plugs into big-screen. Pairs well with the third-party GameVice controller gamepad to enable a console-like experience.

The ROG Phone is said to be available this Summer 2018 in configurations with 128GB and 512GB of internal storage. Accessories will be sold separately, and there is a Special Bundle to be offered will pack all of them into a suitcase with the high-end version of the phone.

ROG Phone
6.0“ 18:9 (2160x1080) AMOLED Display
90Hz refresh rate with 1ms pixel response time
108.6% DCI-P3 color gamut and 10000:1 contrast ratio
10-point multi-touch (supports Glove Touch)
Discrete image processing chip supports HDR
Gorilla Glass 6
Exclusive 2.96GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform Processor
Adreno 630 Proceessor
8GB LPDDR4X RAM Memory
128GB / 512GB UFS 2.1 Storage
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi Direct and WiGig 802.11ad wireless display support
Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC
GPS, aGPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Side I/O:
Custom USB-C supports USB 3.1 Gen 1, DP 1.4, fast charging (15W)
ASUS HyperCharge direct charging
Bottom I/O:
USB-C supports USB 2.0, fast charging (20W), Direct Charge
3.5mm headphone jack
Rear Cameras:
12MP Standard Angle Lens
Sony IMX 363, f/1.8
8MP (120° wide-angle), f/2.0
Front: 8MP, f/2.0
Audio:
Dual front-facing stereo speakers with Smart Amplifier
24-bit/192KHz Hi-Res Audio
DTS Headphone:X 7.1 virtual surround-sound
Qualcomm aptX High-definition Bluetooth® wireless audio
Sensors Accelerometer, E-compass, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Ambient-light sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, 2 x ultrasonic AirTriggers
Battery 4,000mAh
Dimensions: 158.8 x 76.2 x 8.6mm
Weight: 200g
Accessories (sold separately):
AeroActive Cooler
Mobile Desktop Dock
TwinView Dock
The WiGig Dock

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Asus Zenfone Max M1 Review Price Specs Philippines

Hi Geeks! Here is our review of the new Asus Zenfone Max M1!

Let's open up the Blue Stylish box and see the incredible Zenfone Max M1.

We get the unit and accessories from charger, cable, and headset as well as Manual, warranty cards and uuhh a clear case.

Zenfone Max M1 is beautiful to hold with its executive feel and slim profile. On the left side lies the sim and microSD dedicated slot while on the right is the volume rocker and power/lock buttom. At the top of the smartphone is the headphone jack and on the bottom is microUSB port and speaker grills. Fingerprint Sensor is on the back which we do prefer so as we can easily unlock the phone using our index finger.

Zenfone Max M1 is has a solid metal build and we got to test how sturdy it is as we had an accidental drop as we were taking product photos about 5 feet above the ground and it fell on side and slide on rough concrete surface. Screen got minor scratch and we have a bump on the side. It endured the ordeal with the glass still intact so i like that it has still a thin layer that protects the glass.

At 5.5 inch HD+ 18:9 Aspect ratio IPS Display fit for gaming and entertainment. Powered by Snapdragon 430 with Adreno 505 graphics matched with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage (at least 25GB available for users), ZenFone Max M1 is no push over in terms of performance and gaming. Antutu is at 55178 score and ML, PUBG and other games is smooth and playable at decent gameplay. Storage can be expandable via MicroSD.

On the Camera side, ZenFone Max M1 has great optics with dual rear camera setup at 13MP standard angle lens plus its 8MP wide angle camera. Upfront is a 13MP Selfie Camera also supported with LED Light.

Here are samples:

Wide Gateway Cubao

Wide National Museum of Natural History

Wide Hotel H20 low light

We were quite surprise as we were able to take the whole gateway ceiling as well as whole Hotel H2O plus subjects even as we are only feet away. So far focus is quick but sometimes we get a cooler shot with wide angle shot.

Standard Lens is also great with attention to detail and quick focus and accurate color. Below is food and macro shot (without macrolens).

as for low light and night... just make sure enough light source if not then you may have grainy shots.

For Selfies, it is quite obvious that front camera takes better shots same as the rear camera.

For its price, Zenfone Max M1 camera performs great! Focus is quick, accurate color reproduction, sharp and has eye for detail. Per exif it is revealed Zenfone Max M1 wide lens has focal length at 1.57mm vs 1.78 of Zenfone 5Q and 1.88mm on Zenfone 5 which mean it has widest coverage compared to its higher siblings. It selfie is not a let down too as it can take high resolution 13MP shots. However, we were only disappointed to find out that is has limited camera modes with only Auto, Beauty, Panorama, Timelapse plus HDR and Portrait Mode. Wished Asus installed Night HDR and PRO mode even with limited shutter controls. Hopefully Asus will give these features via next firmware update.

Zenfone Max M1 has near complete connectivity features with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and Dual Sim cards with dedicated slots for both sims. For direct connection and charding is via MicroUSB port as well as for USB-OTG. Same goes as for the sensors which makes AR and VR enabled.

ASUS ZenUi is clean and now has lesser bloatwares. Although we experienced some bugs like Bluetooth is on even after reboot. Fingerprint is not responsive. Hopefully again they solve it via firmware update. We like it has some management tools like Mobile Manager and Power Master to efficiently run and clean your system according to your liking.

Comes with 4000mAh Battery that supports fast charge. It took us more less 2 and half hours to fully charge to get 100% battery. Battery life at moderate usage can last a day or two and last longer with WiFi but with games and data it well be between 5-8 hours which would also depend if straight usage or with breaks haha. Reverse Charging is support so you could charge other devices via USB-OTG.

For 8,995 Pesos, Asus Zenfone Max M1 is a total performer that has the charm, performance, efficiency, battery life and to say has the best camera setup for Max Series.

It is Now Available Nationwide via Asus Concept Stores, Stalls and other authorized dealers...
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Asus Zenfone Max M1

Asus Zenfone Max (M1)
Official Philippine Specs
Android 8.0 Oreo
Zen UI 5
5.5 inch HD+ 18:9 Display
Octa-Core Snapdragon 430 Processor
Adreno 505 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD Slot (Dedicated)
Dual Rear Cameras:
13MP f/2.0 Aperture Standard Angle
8MP 120-Degree Wide Angle
Supported with LED Flash
Front Camera
13MP F/2.0 Aperture
Dual Sim (Nano) Dual Standby
4G LTE/HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, aGPS, Beidou
Rear Fingerprint Sensor
MicroUSB
USB-OTG
4000mAh Battery

Fast Charging 

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2nd Manila Mini Maker Faire this June 23-24, 2018 at The Mind Museum!

The Mind Museum, Make Magazine, and co-presenter 3M Philippines, organize the second year Manila Mini Maker Faire (MMMF) on June 23-24, 2018 at The Mind Museum!

A Maker Faire is “a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. It’s a venue for makers to show examples of their work and interact with others about it. Many makers say they have no other place to share what they do. DIY (Do-It-Yourself) is often invisible in our communities, taking place in shops, garages and on kitchen tables. It’s typically out of the spotlight of traditional art or science or craft events. Maker Faire makes visible these projects and ideas that we don’t encounter every day.”  

Get the kids and join the fun as Manila Mini Maker Faire 2018 will have over 70 Makers from all over the Philippines, including Visayas and Mindanao! They can enjoy and learn a variety of projects from artistic or with science! Projects like paper crafts, upcycled furniture, electronic beatboxes, and a lightweight car body made from abaca will be showcased as well as robotics, 3D printing, STEAM education, and so much more! They can also sign up for a variety of FREE and ticketed Workshops such as - paper engineering, clay and pottery-making, 3D design, and more will be available for everyone interested to learn new things.

This year’s MMMF also aims to establish a stronger maker community through networking and collaboration with makers from different parts of the country. A special innovation tour, hosted by 3M Philippines, will be held before the faire to help inspire makers to continue making. This will be followed by a Maker’s Networking Night to give an extraordinary chance for participants to interact with their fellow makers.

Convergence of Art and Science

What is revolutionary about the Manila Mini Maker Faire and the Maker movement in general is that they actively explore the cross-overs among the fields of science, engineering, art, performance and craft. It is no longer about isolated but about how one field can inform the other and produce innovative things! Technologies that are birthed in these junctions are extremely interesting and many of them could become breakthroughs. The key is experimentation and collaboration not just with the specialists in your field but with others working on other kinds of materials, processes and knowledge. 

"The Mind Museum continues to push for the Filipino public to be part not just of the conversations in science and engineering around the world but also in making and doing. This second MMMF in a row that The Mind Museum is hosting is a salute to the makers in our local community who not only affirm but persist, despite the odds, to breed and raise the bar of creativity in the way technology can be at the service of human lives," says Maribel Garcia, curator of The Mind Museum. 

"3M Philippines has been behind The Mind Museum since its beginning as a founding donor. We are pleased to support the Manila Mini Maker Faire on its second run this 2018. Innovation is at the heart of 3M. We never stop being curious because there is a value in asking what if. In wondering. Wonder leads to improving the world around us,” shares Ariel Lacsamana, President & Managing Director of 3M Philippines. 

The original Maker Faire event was held in San Mateo, CA in 2006 and in 2017 celebrated its twelfth annual show with some 1,250 makers and 150,000 people in attendance. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in five years to 900+ makers and 90,000 attendees. Twenty-three other larger scale Maker Faires occur in cities around the world—Detroit, Atlanta, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, and Shenzhen to name a few— and over 120 community-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires are now being produced around the world.

The Manila Mini Maker Faire is made possible by 3M Philippines and also supported by Norde International Distributors, PCBWay, and Lush.

So better set your calendars for a family trip and visit Manila Makers Faire! You and your kids might learn a thing or two or maybe be a next maker and innovator! Happening this June 23-24, 2018, at The Mind Museum. Personally experience what local passion and ingenuity can conjure up. Be inspired by the various Filipino makers that manage to make their mark through DIY!

Be sure to register via http://manila.makerfaire.com/! See you there!

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Asus ZenFone 5Z now on Pre-Order! Price Specs Philippines

Finally, Asus makes their latest flagship, ZenFone 5Z up for purchase via Pre-Order!

The top of the line Zenfone with Intelligent features is ready to take your smartphone experience to the next level! Sporting stunning looks in slim profile but built with quality materials, Zenfone 5Z is a beautiful creation. Houses a 6.2 inch 19:9  Full HD+ Super IPS Display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass for entertainment grade visuals.

Make use of Snapdragon 845 Processor coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage which guarantees top level performance and efficiency. You can expand storage via MicroSD slot via hybrid slot.

Comes with complete and advance connectivity from WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and 4G LTE. It is a Dual Sim handset yet if you use the other slot for microSD then you forgo this feature. USB-Type C for faster charging, data transfer and future-proof direct connections.

Three setup with Dual Rear at 12MP Sony IMX 363 plus 8MP 120-degree wide angle lens; Front Camera is at 8MP. Enhanced with AI, Zenfone 5Z camera is ready to take your photography to the next level by taking great outputs even as shots straight out of the camera. Go Professional and have that creative control with Pro Mode.

To Compliment its stunning visuals, ZenFone 5Z is equipped with NXP intelligent amplifier as well as supports Hi-Res Audio and DTS Headphone: X for immersive sound experience.

Runs the latest Android 8.0 Oreo with ZenUI 5 making use of AI to enhanced your Android Experience.

Packs a 3300mAh battery and supports Quick Charge.

Zenfone 5Z is now on Pre-Order. Midnight Blue color is the only color option. Premium freebies (JBL T450 Headset, ZenPower Slim 3000 and Zenfone 5Z Clear Case) when you place your order starting June 4 until June 17! 

Zenfone 5Z PreOrder

You will Need to fill out Reservation form > http://www.zenfonepreorderph.com/zenfone-5z-preorder-form.html
Need to fill out the following:
Full Name
Current Address
Mobile Number
Alternative Number
Landline Number
Email Address
Vaild ID to be presented
Prefered Asus Concept Store, Kiosk or Dealer See Here > Participating Stores
Source of Information about Pre-Order: Geekschicksten
Smartphone Currently Using
Agreed to Terms and Condition.

Customer Need to settle Pre-order Reservation PHP3,000 which will be deducted from the total SRP of the Zenfone 5Z at 29,995 PHP. The Balance must be paid in full in order to claim the unit. Reservation fee is NON-REFUNDABLE but can be use when you buy other Zenfone or other accessories... Units are said to be available for claiming starting June 18, 2018.

It will also be available with Home Credit promotions of 0% interest up to 12 months, and for credit card transactions of 0% interest up to 6 months.

ASUS ZenFone 5Z Specs
Android 8.0 Oreo
ZenUI 5 + A.I.
6.2 inch 19:9 Full HD+ Super IPS Display
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass Front and Back
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Quad-Core
Adreno 630
6GB RAM
128GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD for up to 1TB via hybrid slot
Dual Rear Camera
12MP (Sony IMX363 sensor)
 1/2.55" large sensor size, 1.4µm large pixel size, F1.8 Aperture, 6P Lens,
4-axis EIS| OIS
8MP 120° Wide Angle
With LED Flash
8MP Front Camera
Dual SIM Dual Standby
2G / 3G / 4G
WIFI 802.11ac
Bluetooth 5
GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Sensors: Accelerator/E-Compass/Gyroscope/
Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor/Fingerprint
NFC
NXP intelligent amplifier
Hi-Res Audio certified
DTS Headphone: X
Dual speakers
Dual Noise Reduction Microphone
3300mAh Battery

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Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League Gets Season 2!

The Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League (PPGL) 2018, nation's biggest multi-platform esports league returns  for another amazing 2nd Season this June 2018! with the comeback of its flagship fighting game tournament, Tekken 7.

The tournament is a national competition that will seek out only the skilled and fiercest fighters from provinces and cities all over the country. The best toughest fighters will get a chance to show off their skills on an international level in the upcoming REV Major (biggest tournament in the history Philippine Tekken), which is set to take place later this year.

The search for the nation's best Tekken 7 players continues after the inaugural season of Globe PPGL 2018 crowned PBE|AK as the grand champion. The new season of the national league will be organized by MET, Asia's top esports tournament organizer. PlayBook Esports will be returning as MET’s partner for the Tekken 7 tournament of the Globe PPGL Season 2.

Prize Pool
• 1st Place: PHP 45,000
• 2nd Place: PHP 20,000
• 3rd Place: PHP 12,000
• 4th Place: PHP 9,000
• 5th-6th Place: PHP 4,500
• 7th-8th Place: PHP 2,500

Tournament Schedule
• TEKKEN 7 Timeline: June 23 2018 - August 19, 2018

• Iloilo – June 23, 2018
• Davao– June 30, 2018
• Cagayan De Oro – July 1, 2018
• Cebu – July 7, 2018
• Manila 1 – July 15, 2018
• Manila 2 – July 29, 2018
• Baguio August 4, 2018
• Last Chance Qualifiers – August 19, 2018

The grand finals of the Globe PPGL 2018 Season 2 will take place at BrawlFest Versus Arena, a fighting game event, at SM North EDSA, on August 19, 2018. The top four Tekken 7 fighters of the Globe PPGL Season 2 tournament will receive direct invites to REV Major. REV Major, a challenger event, is officially part of the 2018 Tekken World Tour.

The Globe PPGL 2018 Season 2 Tekken 7 tournament will officially start on June 23, 2018, and all interested Tekken 7 fighters are invited to fight against the nation's best fighters.

So what you waiting for Gamer Geeks? Let's get it on!

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Philippine Potential Economic Loss at $3.5 Billion Due to Cybersecurity threats - Microsoft

Microsoft commissioned a study to be conducted by Frost & Sullivan regarding “Understanding the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in Asia Pacific: Securing the Modern Enterprise in a Digital World” that  aims to provide business and IT decision makers with insights on the Economic cost of Cybersecurity Breaches in the region and identify the gaps in organizations’ cybersecurity strategies. The study involved a survey of 1,300 business and IT decision makers ranging from mid-sized organizations (250 to 499 employees) to large-sized organizations (>than 500 employees).

Security experts discuss the economic impact of cybersecurity in the PH during Microsoft’s study launch. From L-R: Hans Bayaborda, Managing Director, Microsoft Philippines; Mary Jo Schrade, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit, Microsoft Asia; Angel “Lito” S. Averia, Jr., President, Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team; Atty. Raul Cortez, Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs Lead, Microsoft Philippines.

The  Microsoft and Frost & Sullivan study revealed that the potential economic loss in the Philippines due to cybersecurity incidents can hit a staggering US$3.5 billion which is 1.1 percent of the Philippines’ total GDP of US$305 billion[1]. In addition, more than half of the organizations surveyed in the Philippines have either experienced a cybersecurity incident (18%) or are not sure if they had one as they have not performed proper forensics or data breach assessment (34%).

“As companies embrace the opportunities presented by cloud and mobile computing to connect with customers and optimize operations, they take on new risks,” said Hans Bayaborda, Managing Director, Microsoft Philippines. “With traditional IT boundaries disappearing the adversaries now have many new targets to attack. Companies face the risk of significant financial loss, damage to customer satisfaction and market reputation — as has been made all too clear by recent high-profile breaches.”

The True Cost of Cybersecurity Incidents – Economic, Opportunity and Job Losses

The study also focuses more on economics and employment.

The study finds that a large-sized organization in the Philippines can possibly incur an economic loss of US$7.5 million, more than 200 times higher than the average economic loss for a mid-sized organization (US$35,000); and Cybersecurity attacks have resulted in job losses across different functions in seven in ten (72%) organizations that have experienced an incident over the last 12 months.

To measure the cost of cybercrime, Frost & Sullivan has created an Economic Loss Model based on macro-economic data and insights shared by the survey respondents. This model factors in three kinds of losses which could be incurred due to a cybersecurity breach -  Direct, Indirect and Induced.

Direct are Financial losses associated with a cybersecurity incident which includes loss of productivity, fines, remediation cost, etc;

Indirect is the opportunity cost to the organization such as customer churn due to reputation loss; and

Induced is the impact of cyber breach to the broader ecosystem and economy, such as the decrease in consumer and enterprise spending.

“Although the direct losses from cybersecurity breaches are most visible, they are but just the tip of the iceberg,” said Edison Yu, Vice President and Asia Pacific Head of Enterprise for Frost & Sullivan. “There are many other hidden losses that we have to consider from both the indirect and induced perspectives, and the economic loss for organizations suffering from cybersecurity attacks can be often underestimated.”

In addition to financial losses, cybersecurity incidents are also undermining the Philippines organizations’ ability to capture future opportunities in today’s digital economy, with more than half (57%) respondents stating that their enterprise has put off digital transformation efforts due to the fear of cyber-risks.

Key Cyberthreats and Gaps in the Philippines Organizations’ Cybersecurity Strategies

Besides external threats, the research also revealed key gaps in organizations’ cybersecurity approach to protect their digital estate:

Although high-profile cyberattacks, such as ransomware, have been garnering a lot of attention from enterprises, the study found that for organizations in the Philippines that have encountered cybersecurity incidents, data exfiltration and data corruption are the biggest concern as they have the highest impact with the slowest recovery time.

Security an afterthought: Only 44% of organizations consider cybersecurity before the start of a digital transformation project. Majority of respondents (56%) either think about cybersecurity only after they start on the project or do not consider it at all. This limits their ability to conceptualize and deliver a “secure-by-design” project, potentially leading to insecure products going out into the market;

 Creating a Complex Environment: Negating the popular belief that deploying a large portfolio of cybersecurity solutions will render stronger protection, the survey revealed that 17% of respondents with more than 50 cybersecurity solutions could recover from cyberattacks within an hour. In contrast, more than twice as many respondents (38%) with fewer than 10 cybersecurity solutions responded that they can recover from cyberattacks within an hour; and

Lacking cybersecurity strategy: While more and more organizations are considering digital transformation to gain competitive advantage, the study has shown that 46% of respondents see cybersecurity strategy only as a means to safeguard the organization against cyberattacks rather than a strategic business enabler. A mere 25% of organizations see cybersecurity strategy as a digital transformation enabler.

“The ever-changing threat environment is challenging, but there are ways to be more effective using the right blend of modern technology, strategy, and expertise,” added Hans. “Microsoft is empowering businesses in the Philippines to take advantage of digital transformation by enabling them to embrace the technology that’s available to them, securely through its secure platform of products and services, combined with unique intelligence and broad industry partnerships.”

Microsoft tags Artifical Intelligence (AI) as the Next Frontier in Cybersecurity Defense

In a digital world where cyberthreats are constantly evolving and attack surface is rapidly expanding, AI is becoming a potent opponent against cyberattacks as it can detect and act on threat vectors based on data insights. The study reveals that more than almost four in five (79%) organizations in the Philippines have either adopted or are looking to adopt an AI approach towards boosting cybersecurity.

AI’s ability to rapidly analyze and respond to unprecedented quantities of data is becoming indispensable in a world where cyberattacks’ frequency, scale and sophistication continue to increase.

An AI-driven cybersecurity architecture will be more intelligent and be equipped with predictive abilities to allow organizations to fix or strengthen their security posture before problems emerge. It will also grant companies with the capabilities to accomplish tasks, such as identifying cyberattacks, removal of persistent threats and fixing bugs, faster than any human could, making it an increasingly vital element of any organizations’ cybersecurity strategy.

Recommendations for the Modern Enterprise in a Digital World

AI is but one of the many aspects that organizations need to incorporate or adhere to in order to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture. For a cybersecurity practice to be successful, organizations need to consider People, Process and Technology, and how each of these contributes to the overall security posture of the organization.

To help organizations better withstand and respond to cyberattacks and malware infections, Experts suggest Five Best Practices in improving their defense against cybersecurity threats:

Position cybersecurity as a digital transformation enabler: Disconnect between cybersecurity practices and digital transformation effort creates a lot of frustration for the employees. Cybersecurity is a requirement for digital transformation to guide and keep the company safe through its journey. Conversely, digital transformation presents an opportunity for cybersecurity practices to abandon aging practices to embrace new methods of addressing today’s risks;

Continue to invest in strengthening your security fundamentals: Over 90% of cyber incidents can be averted by maintaining the most basic best practices.  Maintaining strong passwords, conditional use of multi-factor authentication against suspicious authentications, keeping device operating systems, software and anti-malware protection up-to-date and genuine can rapidly raise the bar against cyberattacks. This should include not just tool-sets but also training and policies to support a stronger fundamental;

Maximize skills and tools by leveraging integrated best-of-suite tools. The best tools are useless in the hands of the amateur. Reduce the number of tools and the complexity of your security operations to allow your operators to hone their proficiency with the available tools. Prioritizing best-of-suite tools is a great way to maximize your risk coverage without the risk of introducing too many tools and complexity to the environment. This is especially true if tools within the suite are well-integrated to take advantage of their counterparts;

Assessment, review and continuous compliance: The organization should be in a continuous state of compliance. Assessments and reviews should be conducted regularly to test for potential gaps that may occur as the organization is rapidly transforming and address these gaps. The board should keep tab on not just compliance to industry regulations but also how the organization is progressing against security best practices; and

Leverage AI and automation to increase capabilities and capacity: With security capabilities in short supply, organizations need to look to automation and AI to improve the capabilities and capacity of their security operations. Current advancements in AI has shown a lot of promise, not just in raising detections that would otherwise be missed but also in reasoning over how the various data signals should be interpreted with recommended actions. Such systems have seen great success in cloud implementations where huge volumes of data can be processed rapidly. Ultimately, leveraging automation and AI can free up cybersecurity talents to focus on higher-level activities.

To better understand the cyberthreats happening globally and in Asia Pacific, please download the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 23 here > https://info.microsoft.com/ww-landing-Security-Intelligence-Report-Vol-23-Landing-Page-eBook.html

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