MESSAGE MESSAGE The Philippine government has invested in Information and Communications Technology As we become more and more dependent on (ICT) ICT in our daily lives, an equal infostructure and applications as the cornerstone for national economic growth. ICT is recognized key enabler for economic growth and social as mobility and is expected to improve the quality of life of people as part of the longterm vision for the Philippines AmbisyonNatin 2040 and the ASEAN Masterplan of 2015. Though there is the promise of acceleration in the nation’s growth via the rapid development of ICT in the Philippines, this technology and their applications have introduced new types of threats such as cybercrime, country which will prepare and secure the government infostructure, systematically strengthen critical infostructure (CIl) for cyber espionage, cyber terrorism and cyber warfare to mention a few. Cyber threats are on the rise, and are sophisticated and difficult to mitigate; the imminent threat of cyber crimes to National Security necessitates that the necessitates that the government must be prepared and in position to respond and counter adequately these cyber threats. Given the Philippines’ heavy dependence on ICT to support its economic development goals, it is imperative that information infrastructure or “infostructure” among others be resilient, robust, and secure against cyber threats. The National Cybersecurity was Crafted to establish an environment that will assure trust and confidence while using ICT facilities, and ensure that the Philippines is self-reliant and able interests, particularly national security. This plan will guarantee the availability services and the confidentiality and integrity of information processes, assets, information of Individuals, Businesses, and Government itself. Plan 2022 in everyone to protect its of cyber and sensitive responsibility to provide online security should be established. Through the National Cybersecurity Plan, the DICT is providing a roadmap for ICT stakeholders to secure their online environment. It is the government’s strategy to safeguard the ICT environment of the resiliency, use security measures among businesses to protect, prevent, respond, and recover from attacks especially within Cll and awareness of cyber risks norms in Cybersecurity. among government supply chains, and raise users for empowerment in adopting the Accepting the reality that there is no physical or economic security without cybersecurity, the Department of Information and Communications Technology now Officially enforcing the National Cybersecurity Plan 2022 hereby sending message that the government is at the forefront of protecting every Filipino in cyberspace. Pursuant to RA 10844, the Department of Information and Communications Technology shall ensure the security of critical infostructure including information assets and data of the government, individuals, and businesses. The Department is working in collaboration with key stakeholders in Cybersecurity, especially the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center and the Philippine National Police. As the lead in the formulation of cybersecurity policies, the Department will periodically review their implementation progress to ensure that threats of current and potential cyberattacks adequately and effectively in a timely and appropriate manner. are addressed RODOLFO & NM MA Secretary, \ and CommunicationaTechnology Ky ELISEO M. RIO, J Undersecretary Special Concerns (DICT) right is a