20 August 2025, The Marriott Hotel | Manila, Philippines – Jan Chavez-Arceo brought her trademark depth and clarity to the discussion on one of today’s most pressing concerns—cybersecurity and data sovereignty.
As moderator of the panel “Bridging the Firewall: Strengthening Cyber Defense Through Public-Private Collaboration”, Chavez-Arceo guided a high-level exchange among Cjay Billones (Secuna), Paul Soliman (Hacktiv Colab), Robert Paguia (CICC), and CJ Costales (Western Pacific). Her pointed questions surfaced not only the technical complexities but also the human and policy dimensions of cyber defense.
The conversation—deftly steered by Chavez-Arceo—underscored the critical balance between innovation, legacy systems, and national security imperatives. It yielded seven key lessons:
- Government–Private Collaboration is Essential – Cybersecurity frameworks must be co-shaped by both regulators and industry leaders.
- Data Sovereignty is National Security – Keeping critical data within borders is now non-negotiable.
- Legacy Systems Pose Double-Edged Risks – Chavez-Arceo pressed the panel on whether to upgrade or replace them, sparking debate on infrastructure, people, and generational gaps.
- Emerging Tech is Promising, but Costly – Homomorphic encryption and AI are powerful, but adoption hurdles remain.
- Upskilling Human Capital is Crucial – People must adapt alongside technology to avoid widening security gaps.
- Gradual Implementation Prevents Risk – Rushed rollouts can expose organizations rather than protect them.
- Tech Must Align with Policy and Risk Frameworks – Innovation must go hand-in-hand with compliance and governance.
Through her moderation, Chavez-Arceo highlighted how cybersecurity is not only a technical challenge but also one of people, policy, and processes. By drawing out diverse perspectives, she emphasized that the country’s resilience will depend on how well public and private sectors can work together to safeguard data and digital infrastructures.
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