At the CyberSecPhil Conference 2026, Synology, a global provider of network-attached storage and data management solutions, emphasized that organizations should treat data protection as a strategic priority, not just an IT concern.
“With digital operations now central to day-to-day business, the ability to recover data and systems quickly is becoming critical during cyber incidents,” said Claire Huang, country manager for the Philippines, Synology.
Cyber attacks are increasingly affecting businesses in the Philippines, prompting companies to rethink how they prepare for outages and data loss. Threats such as ransomware, phishing, and AI-enabled fraud are growing more sophisticated, making prevention alone insufficient.
For sectors that rely heavily on digital systems, including BPOs, retail, logistics, healthcare, and financial services, even short disruptions can lead to lost revenue and reputational damage. Traditional backup methods may no longer provide adequate protection, as attackers now target both primary systems and backup environments.
“Effective data protection is no longer just about keeping copies of data,” Huang said. “It must ensure that data remains secure and immutable, and that systems can be restored quickly even if primary environments are compromised.”
Many organizations still face gaps in their data protection strategies, such as weak access controls or backups that remain connected to production networks, leaving them vulnerable during attacks.
Data breaches may also carry regulatory consequences under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), which requires organizations to safeguard personal information and ensure it remains available after a security incident.
To address these challenges, companies are adopting structured data protection strategies that combine centralized management, protection of critical workloads, and tested recovery processes. Synology’s ActiveProtect solution is designed to help organizations monitor systems, secure key data, and recover reliably in the event of an attack.
“As cyber threats evolve, resilience is now a core part of security strategy,” Huang said. “Organizations need coordinated data protection and tested recovery processes to reduce disruption and protect critical operations.”