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Julius Gorospe was appointed undersecretary for cybersecurity at the DICT in the Philippines on January 30, with his oath taken on February 2. He will oversee cybersecurity initiatives during a time of increasing digital threats.

Gorospe aims to strengthen the country's defenses, building on the National Cybersecurity Plan and promoting the Digital Bayanihan approach, which emphasizes a whole-of-nation strategy. He highlighted the need for cooperation among government, private sectors, and communities, while also addressing the shortage of cybersecurity professionals. The DICT is committed to fostering a secure digital environment through shared responsibility and collective action.