Categorizing ourselves as Filipino or Philippine-made is an artificial limitation on the fact that each and every one of us should be ready to compete on the world stage.
Not only does it undermine one's constitutional right to privacy and pose a threat to specific sectors and vulnerable groups, it has also been exposed as ineffective and inefficient in some countries that have adopted its use.
This past year, cybercriminals have upped the stakes once again with the high profile, global attacks of Mirai, Wannacry, and Petya, launched one after the other.
Hiring the right person, with the right skill and one that will fit into the organizational culture is always a challenge, but the right person can have a measurable impact on business performance of the company.