http://technology.inquirer.net/infotech/infotech/view_article.php?article_id=96490 By Erwin Oliva INQUIRER.net 10/24/2007 MANILA, Philippines -- Information and Internet security experts from the private sector and some government representatives are making another push for the revival of a cybercrime law in the country, according to a director of a local group advocating a more secure Internet in the country. Among the groups supporting the cybercrime bill are the Philippine Certified Information Systems Security Professionals of the Philippines (PH-CISSP), the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA), the Philippine Computer Society (PCS) and the Information Systems Security Society of the Philippines (ISSSP), said Albert dela Cruz, director of the Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT) and currently platform strategy manager at Microsoft Philippines, in an interview. >From the government side, the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT), the National Computer Center (NCC), the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) are extending their support. "As you know we've been at it for more than seven years or even longer. I've lost count. We never made it past plenary of the House of Representatives. Now, with the DOJ and renewed support from the CICT, we hope that they make this a priority measure," he added. Dela Cruz said that a two-day workshop will be conducted this week to gather all inputs from different stakeholders before the bill is endorsed to Congress. Lawmakers were also invited to attend the event, including Catanduanes Representative Joseph Santiago, chairman of the House committee on information and communications technology. The workshop is organized by the DOJ, the CICT and the Council of Europe, in cooperation with Microsoft Philippines, the Microsoft executive said. For years, various sectors have been lobbying for a cybercrime law in the country. Dela Cruz said the cybercrime bill aims strengthen and align the country's laws on cyber security and protection, while also creating international cooperation among other countries considering that cybercrime is a global phenomenon. The proposed cybercrime law adopts the same principles stated in an international guideline discussed during the Budapest Convention on the Council of Europe in 2001, he said. The Budapest guideline offers a strategy for the development of a national legislation and a framework for international cooperation against cybercrime. "We want to be part of the Europen Union Cybercrime Treaty. To effectively combat cybercrime across borders and jurisdiction a common law (similar laws individually) or a treaty needs to be in place. And to be able to sign the treaty, we have to pass a bill that is in consonance with the prescription of the treaty," Dela Cruz added. Representatives of the Council of Europe are expected to join the workshop in Manila, he added. __________________________________________________________________ CSI 2007 is the only conference that delivers a business-focused overview of enterprise security. It will convene 1,500+ delegates, 80 exhibitors and features 100+ sessions/seminars providing a roadmap for integrating policies and procedures with new tools and techniques. Register now for savings on conference fees and/or free exhibits admission. - www.csiannual.com
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