Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is calling on public and private organizations in the Philippines to move beyond traditional defenses and adopt “cyber immunity” — a security-by-design approach meant to keep systems resilient even when attacked.
Sam Yan, Kaspersky’s head of Sales for Asia Emerging Countries, said the recent surge of DDoS threats in the Philippines shows how exposed the country’s digital infrastructure still is, especially as governments and businesses accelerate digital transformation.
He warned that DDoS attacks, which flood websites with malicious traffic to disrupt access or hide deeper intrusions, highlight the need to shift from reactive security to built-in resilience. “Cyber immunity ensures that even if an attack occurs, it cannot cause significant harm or halt essential services,” Yan said.
Kaspersky data shows threats in the Philippines are rising. From July to September 2025, its products detected 2.54 million internet-borne attacks in the country. About 20 percent of Filipino users encountered web-related threats, placing the Philippines 25th globally for exposure. Another 19.3 percent faced local malware infections spread through USB drives and other offline vectors.
Kaspersky says building cyber-immune systems means integrating protection at every level — from hardware and software design to user behavior. Unlike traditional models that focus on detecting and responding to attacks, cyber-immune architecture aims to reduce vulnerabilities and limit the impact of any breach.
