With rapid digital transformation creating new opportunities and increased online risks, Globe Business has partnered with Blackpanda, Asia’s leading local cyber first responders, to offer affordable, enterprise-grade cyber incident response (IR) and digital forensics to Philippine businesses.

Together, they provide next-level cyber resilience through fixed-cost Incident Response, continuous vulnerability and dark web scanning, and automated access to cyber insurance, giving businesses a dedicated “cyber fire department” to swiftly detect, contain, and neutralize threats.

“Cyber threats continue to challenge businesses of every size, and AI is amplifying both their frequency and sophistication. Through our partnership with Blackpanda, immediate and expert incident response, once prohibitively expensive, is now accessible. By leveraging our ICT ecosystem, we provide organizations with a practical and affordable way to stay secure, remain prepared, and build lasting customer trust,” said KD Dizon, Head of Globe Business.

At present, cyber risks are intensifying across the Philippines and Southeast Asia, driven by low cybersecurity readiness, AI-related threats, and rising attack costs. This situation shows the urgent need for superior threat intelligence, highly skilled cybersecurity incident responders, collaboration among key stakeholders, and cutting-edge security technologies and frameworks.

The urgency for robust cybersecurity has never been greater. In the past year, a staggering 85% of local firms faced AI-related attacks, and 84% suffered supply chain breaches. With nearly a third of these firms unable to detect the breaches, the need for a flexible and prepared incident response is critical to contain threats and recover quickly.

The financial impact of these threats is also escalating. Across ASEAN, data breach costs climbed to an average of USD 3.23 million in 2024, with financial services seeing the highest losses at USD 5.57 million. The region also recorded a 29% jump in cyber incidents in 2024, along with increasing ransomware and phishing activities.

Blackpanda is a Singapore-headquartered, specialized cyber IR and digital forensics firm built to serve the diverse and fragmented markets of Asia. With operational hubs in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Manila, Blackpanda provides 24/7 breach containment, investigation, and recovery across key Asia-Pacific markets.

Traditionally, incident response services are costly, with hourly rates of up to USD 500 or retainers or on demand starting at USD 25,000 (~ PHP 1.5 million) – USD100,000 (~approximately PHP 6 million), making them financially unfeasible for many organizations.

Blackpanda’s flagship solution, IR-1, combines Incident Response services, continuous vulnerability scanning, and streamlined access to cyber insurance support, which helps organizations to reduce cyber risk exposure and rapidly contain incidents when they occur. This integrated model significantly lowers the cost of response while enhancing operational resilience.

“Globe’s reach and trust in the Philippine market make them the ideal partner to scale our IR-1 cyber assurance subscriptions nationwide. By delivering always-on access to expert response and extending into full-service incident response and cyber insurance for enterprises, we’re setting a new standard for how cyber solutions should work after an attack.” said Gene Yu, CEO of Blackpanda.

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The solution includes:

• Cyber insurance. Automated access to quotes; coverage up to USD 10 million for financial, regulatory, and reputational risks, a feature rarely offered by other IR firms.
• Readiness features. Continuous vulnerability scanning (ASM) and Dark Web monitoring to identify risks before they are exploited.
• Local expertise. Elite local responders based in key Asian cities.
• Vendor-agnostic EDR. Full support for any Endpoint Detection and Response solution, unlike competitors tied to specific tools.

As a trusted ICT partner, Globe Business empowers enterprises to operate securely in a digital-first world by combining its robust network and portfolio of technology providers with Blackpanda’s strength in incident response.

For more information on strengthening your cybersecurity posture, visit www.globe.com.ph/business.