I AM SECURE Forum 2 pushes the boundaries of behavioral cybersecurity in the Philippines

Riding the momentum of a successful Forum 1, Forum 2 of the I AM SECURE 2025 cybersecurity awareness campaign once again united the country’s top cyber minds at Makati Diamond Residences. With the recurring theme “Priming for Cyber Defense: The Consummate Strategy,” the forum delved deeper into how cognitive priming shapes the ethical and behavioral dimensions of cyber defense strategies.

In his opening address, ISOG President Chito Jacinto drew focus toward the human-centered core of cybersecurity efforts. “We turn our focus not just to the ‘how,’ but to the ‘should’ — not just the tool, but the ethics and outcomes behind using priming in our cyber strategies. At the heart of this forum is a belief we share: The human layer of cybersecurity is not a vulnerability — it’s a strategic advantage. But only if we invest in it responsibly.”

ISOG Vice-President Alvin Punsalan issued a call to action rooted in responsibility and leadership: “We must champion transparency, autonomy, and respect for users’ choices. That’s how ethical cybersecurity is done. I invite all of us — cyber leaders, security awareness champions — to rise to this next challenge: Let us expand our defenses beyond systems and code, and into the real behavior of real people. As ISOG, we are not just observers of change — we are drivers of it.”