Deepfakes, fake bosses on Viber and AI-written phishing emails aren't just movie plots anymore. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, PLDT Enterprise took the conversation beyond IT departments and into boardrooms, classrooms and government offices.
Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines
On October 6, PLDT Enterprise held a Digital and Cyber Resilience briefing for Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP). Led by Alexis C. Bernardino, Principal CXO Advisor and Field CISO at PLDT Enterprise, the session covered executive impersonation, AI-powered attacks and why resilience matters.
"Cybersecurity today goes beyond protecting networks and systems. It is also about protecting people," Bernardino said.
CCEAP CIO Winnie T. Rebancos added that cybersecurity is "a shared responsibility that extends beyond our IT teams."
Philippine Military Academy
On October 21, the team brought a Cyber Awareness Workshop to the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio City. It tackled social engineering, deepfake impersonation, phishing and risks from personal accounts and devices.
Defense, law enforcement and beyond
PLDT Enterprise also ran Digital and Cyber Resilience Workshops for leaders from the Department of National Defense, the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police. The focus: how cybercriminals exploit the authority of officials and public trust in institutions.
It even went international, with an online session for Institute of Data learners from New Zealand, Australia and Singapore.
Practical habits worth copying
Across all sessions, the advice was refreshingly practical:
- Verify unusual requests through a trusted channel, especially "urgent" ones from a boss.
- Protect your credentials and never share OTPs.
- Learn to spot suspicious messages, voices and videos.
- Report potential incidents right away.
Spotting AI-powered scams
A few red flags to watch for: a request that feels unusually urgent, a voice or video that sounds slightly off, a new number claiming to be someone you know, or a link asking you to log in right away. When in doubt, hang up and call the person back on a number you already have.
Why it matters
AI now makes scams look and sound legit. A message from your "CEO" or a video call from a "relative" can be faked. Technology alone can't stop that, so awareness has to reach everyone, from interns to generals.
"Building an AI-ready workplace is not simply about adopting new technologies. It is also about ensuring that people understand the risks," Bernardino added.
Quick take
It's good to see a telco push cybersecurity as a people issue, not just a tech product. Share these tips with your parents and your office group chat too. Scammers don't care about job titles.
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