Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Security
  • /
  • British Embassy Manila hosts cybersecurity symposium

Security Events

British Embassy Manila hosts cybersecurity symposium

The British Embassy Manila this week hosted its first comprehensive cybersecurity event, illustrating its commitment to and support for cybersecurity resilience in the Philippines.

Image courtesy British Embassy Manila

The symposium was held on Tuesday 16th January 2024, bringing together leading experts, government officials and industry leaders both from the UK and the Philippines to address the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats and collectively develop strategies to enhance digital defences.

Advertisement
PTC rectangle

This event aims to create a platform for knowledge exchange, fostering partnerships between the United Kingdom and the Philippines in the realm of cybersecurity. Experts from the UK and the Philippines joined a panel discussion on trends, threats and practices in cybersecurity, moderated by Emmanuel Herve of BSI ASEAN.

This was followed by another panel on the importance of collaboration among government agencies, private enterprises and academia in addressing cybersecurity challenges.

Cybersecurity solution providers BT, CyberQ Group, NCC Group and British Standards Institution also showcased innovative technologies and tools designed to safeguard digital assets.

 

Advertisement
Security & Policing Rectangle

 

 

Advertisement
Babcock LB Babcock LB
Robosys expands OEM propulsion control capabilities with Sleipner

Defence Security

Robosys expands OEM propulsion control capabilities with Sleipner

17 February 2026

Robosys Automation has announced the expansion of its multi-OEM propulsion control capabilities with the integration of Sleipner (Side-Power) Thruster Systems into its flagship VOYAGER AI autonomy and remote vessel control software suite.

Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA

Security

Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA

17 February 2026

The Home Office has confirmed its appointment of Mike Cunningham as the new Chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

UK Government launches online threats protection campaign

Security

UK Government launches online threats protection campaign

17 February 2026

Business owners are being urged to 'lock the door' on criminals as the UK government launches a new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats.

NPAS reviews progress of fleet replacement

Aerospace Security

NPAS reviews progress of fleet replacement

16 February 2026

Senior officials from the National Police Air Service (NPAS) visited the Airbus Helicopters production facility in Donauwörth, Germany last month to review progress on the next generation of aircraft being built as part of the NPAS fleet replacement programme.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Cranfield appoints Prof Mark Westwood as Director of Defence and Security

Defence Security

Cranfield appoints Prof Mark Westwood as Director of Defence and Security

13 February 2026

Professor Mark Westwood has been appointed the new Director of Theme for Defence and Security at Cranfield University, a post he will take up on 1st March 2026.

UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore

Defence Security Events

UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore

13 February 2026

The UK will lead the multinational defensive cyber exercise Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) 2026, a multilateral cyber defence exercise conducted by the British Army Cyber Association.

Advertisement
Security & Policing Rectangle
Advertisement
Babcock LB Babcock LB