Philippines Tightens Cybersecurity for ASEAN Summit, Slowing Internet at Press Center
The Philippine government said stronger cybersecurity measures for the 49th ASEAN Summit slowed Wi-Fi at the International Press Center in Manila, affecting journalists’ work. Officials said the additional checks are preventive and that no specific cyber threat to the center has been detected.
The Philippine government said cybersecurity measures introduced during the 49th ASEAN Summit slowed Wi-Fi at the International Press Center in Manila, affecting the reporting work of domestic and international journalists. Located at the World Trade Center, the press center provides a workspace for media organizations covering the summit and related meetings.
The Philippines is ready for the 49th ASEAN Summit.（VietVance）
The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology said the slower internet connection was linked to additional layers of security designed to protect users and prevent unauthorized access to the network. Department head Robert Joseph de Claro said it had increased security checks and enforced strict security procedures during the summit.
Robert Joseph de Claro explained that the problem was not the speed of the internet connection supplied to the World Trade Center. Rather, data must pass through multiple security checks before reaching users’ devices. These checks increase the time it takes to connect.
Lino Cayetano, acting head of the Philippine Presidential Communications Office, said authorities had found no specific cybersecurity threat targeting the International Press Center. The current measures are preventive, intended to strengthen checks and monitoring during the meetings and avert cybersecurity incidents.
Source: VietVance
