The Information Security Officers Group (ISOG) successfully held the second season of the ISOG Cybersecurity Excellence Awards in Peninsula Manila, celebrating the best achievements in the area of cybersecurity. Launched in 2022, the awards aim to honor Filipino cyber leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to information security, risk management, technology, and data privacy.
The 2024 ISOG Cybersecurity Awards honored exemplary professionals in various fields, highlighting their commitment to advancing cybersecurity standards and driving industry standards. The winners are:
Best Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Chief Information Security Officer of the Year:
- Carlos T. Tengkiat, Chief Information Security Officer, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC)
- Lt. Col. Rodrigo F. Quinto, Commanding Officer, Command Signal Battalion, Army Signal Regiment, Philippine Army
- Ariel Ben T. Senga, Senior Director, Information Security, TaskUs Philippines, Inc.
Introducing Titanium Sponsors:
Huawei, NM Network Manager Sales, Inc., Cisco (via Trends), Sophos (via WSI), Sangfor (via WSI), F5 (via Westcon), Fortinet (via Netsec & VST-ECS), Eclypsium (via Netsec & MDI), TrendMicro (via CTLink & VST-ECS), Theos Cyber Solutions, Checkpoint, Rapid7
Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer / Head of IT of the Year:
- Greg L. Romero, Chief Information Officer, Philippine Communications Bank (PBCom)
- Ivan S. Buenaventura, Chief Information Officer, Manulife Philippines, Inc.
- Carlos G. Santos, Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, AXA Philippines
- Alex A. Ustaris, CTO, Phinma Education Holdings, Inc.
- Edison T. Dungo, Director of Information Technology, Manila Doctors Hospital
Presented by Platinum Sponsors:
Forcepoint, Pentera, KnowBe4, SecurityScorecard (via WSI), Palo Alto (via Trends & Westcon), Yubico (via WSI), Vectra (via Exclusive Networks), Netskope ( by Exclusive Networks), Zscaler (by Westcon), Tehtris
Best Chief Risk Officer (CRO) / Risk Management Officer of the Year:
- Ma. Cristina M. Farol, Head of Risk Management, Yuanta Savings Bank
- Julie W. Reyes, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Maya Philippines, Inc.
- Christine C. Kempeneers, Head of Business Risk Management and Chief Data Privacy Officer, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.
Presented by gold sponsors:
Tenable (via Westcon), Cyble (via Exclusive Networks), Gatewatcher (via Wallix and Bizsecure), Fortinet (via Netsec), Edgio (via WSI)
Best Data Protection Officer of the Year:
- He said. Rommel T. Oquendo, Chief Data Protection Officer, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company
- Maria Gay D. Advincula, CISO/DPO at Robinsons Bank Corporation (Incorporated with BPI)
- Renie M. Sugano, Data Protection Officer, Philippine Clearing House Corp.
- Robert S. Paguia, Division Chief and Chief Data Protection Officer, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center
- He said. Laurice P. Esteban-Tuason, Senior Vice President & Corporate Compliance and Data Protection Officer, Converge ICT Solutions, Inc.
- Calvert “Abet” M. Cabungcal, Group CIO and DPO, JDel Investments & Management Corp.
Presented by Silver Sponsors:
Gigamon (via Westcon), Blancco, Arista (via Exclusive Networks), XM Cyber
“Our awards serve as a reminder of what can be achieved through dedication, innovation, and commitment to securing our digital future. Let’s celebrate the efficiency, innovation, and spirit of cooperation that will lead us to a more secure future,” said ISOG President Archie Tolentino.
All nominees underwent a rigorous evaluation process by a unique panel of judges, who brought a wealth of expertise in cyber security, risk management, and financial services. The panel included:
- SEC Atty. Maria Francesca M. Del Rosario, Undersecretary, Department of Budget and Management
- USEC Jeffrey Ian Dy, Acting Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology
- Racquel B. Mañago, President, Bankers Institute of the Philippines, Inc. (BAIPHIL)
- Raymond Reglos, President, ISACA Manila Chapter
- Ma. Efigenia F. Hufana, Board of Trustees, Information Technology Institute of the Philippines (ITIP)
- Ronald Gonzales, President, Cloud Security Alliance Philippines
- Regino Magno, Chief Risk Officer and Deputy General Manager, Hua Nan Commercial Bank
- Jason Brasileno, Head of Fraud and Financial Crime, GoTyme Bank Philippines
- Philip Casanova, Partner and Cybersecurity Leader, SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.)
- He said. Maria Angeline Tayag, Assistant Secretary of Business, ISOG
- Miguel Santana, Board of Trustees, ISOG
- Allan Malig, Board of Trustees, ISOG
- Manuel Joey Regala, Chairman Emeritus and Board of Trustees, ISOG
Their combined expertise ensured a thorough evaluation of each candidate, recognizing leaders who have made outstanding contributions to cyber security, risk management, and data privacy.
“As the industry evolves, it’s encouraging to see a growing number of people pushing the boundaries of innovation and showing incredible dedication to securing our digital environment,” said ISOG-President and I Am Secure Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Chairman Chito Jacinto.
The event, organized by XMS, and promoted by the following media sponsors: BusinessWorld, DigiPHagain Back End News.
For more information about ISOG, visit the official website at www.isog-org.ph and follow ISOG on LinkedIn (Information Security Officers Group), Facebook (ISOGPH), and YouTube (ISOG SUMMIT).
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