Cyber Security Philippines CERT

What Cyber Security Philippines CERT does

Cyber Security Philippines CERT (CSP-CERT®) is a non-profit Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) recognized as the first officially accredited Computer Emergency Response Team in the Philippines, headquartered in Taguig, Metro Manila. The organization was registered in CERT.org on August 26, 2016, soft launched on December 3, 2016, and received its formal national accreditation on January 18, 2018. It operates under the CERT® trademark, which is licensed from Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) under a framework originally sanctioned by the US Department of Defense 25 years ago, and it serves constituents within the Philippines Autonomous System Number (ASN).

CSP-CERT delivers cybersecurity services through six interconnected practice areas: Digital Forensics & Incident Response, Research Science, Consulting Practice, Research & Development, Cyber Security Enablement, and the CERT® Response Center. These practices collectively cover incident receiving and review, forensic analysis, malware research, vulnerability advisories (including advisories on issues such as Meltdown and Spectre), cybersecurity maturity assessments, and 24/7 emergency response coordination via dedicated channels ([email protected]). The technical foundation is the CERT® CSIRT framework rather than a proprietary software product; CSP-CERT publishes advisories, conducts research, and offers consulting and enablement rather than a packaged technology platform.

As a non-profit, CSP-CERT does not publish pricing, revenue, or ARR figures. Its revenue model is described as operating through memberships, partnerships, grants, and sponsorships, with go-to-market executed via direct engagement with Philippine government agencies and law enforcement (primary segment), local government units, schools and universities, and organizations under the Philippines ASN. The organization reaches its audience through organic social media, website content (articles, advisories, conference participation such as Cyber Summit 2018), and event/conference appearances, rather than through a commercial sales motion. Headcount is reported at 1-10, consistent with a lean national CSIRT operating under a community-led, non-commercial mandate.

Name

Cyber Security Philippines CERT

Legal name

Cyber Security Philippines - CERT®

Website

https://cert.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cyber Security Philippines CERT (CSP-CERT®) is a non-profit Computer Security Incident Response Team and the first officially accredited CERT in the Philippines, serving government agencies, law enforcement, LGUs, schools, and organizations under the Philippines ASN with incident response, forensics, and cybersecurity advisories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Incident Response

NAICS

Investigation and Security Services (5616)

akta.pro primary industry

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis (EDAOAIAJ), Cybersecurity (General) (EDAOAIAB), Cybersecurity Awareness & Digital Safety Training for Security Personnel (BPAKAOAO)

Keywords

• Incident response services
• Cybersecurity advisory
• Digital forensics
• Malware research
• Vulnerability management

Headquarters

HQ city

Taguig

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Non-profit Operations: CSP-CERT operates as a non-profit organization, providing cybersecurity incident response, advisories, and advocacy services. Revenue model not explicitly disclosed; operates with support from memberships, partnerships, grants, and sponsorships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cyber Security Philippines CERT (CSP-CERT) is a non-profit Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) that provides incident handling, digital forensics, malware research, security advisories, consulting, and cyber security enablement services under the internationally recognized CERT® framework licensed from Carnegie Mellon University's SEI. The organization operates a 24/7 CERT Response Center to receive and respond to computer security incident reports for government agencies, law enforcement, local government units, schools, universities, and organizations under the Philippines Autonomous System Number (ASN).

Product overview

CyberSecurity Philippines CERT® is a non-profit Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) offering a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services. The organization operates as a unified service platform with six interconnected practice areas: Digital Forensics & Incident Response, Research Science, Consulting Practice, Research & Development, Cyber Security Enablement, and the CERT® Response Center. These services work together to provide end-to-end cybersecurity support—from proactive enablement and R&D to reactive incident response and digital forensics—serving the Philippines Autonomous System Number (ASN) while collaborating with local government units, law enforcement, and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Forensics & Incident Response Incident response services for receiving, reviewing, and responding to computer security incident reports and activities, including forensic analysis of security compromises and cyber breaches. For Philippine government agencies, law enforcement, and organizations under the Philippines ASN.
• Research Science Scientific research activities focused on studying and solving problems with widespread cybersecurity implications, including malware research and patching methodologies to support cybersecurity analysis.
• Consulting Practice Professional consulting services to help organizations improve their security-related practices and advance along the cybersecurity maturity curve.
• Research & Development R&D activities focused on cybersecurity technology development and innovation.
• Cyber Security Enablement Services focused on helping organizations develop cyber defense skills and capabilities, including collaboration with local government units, law enforcement, schools, and universities.
• CERT® Response Center 24/7 emergency response center for handling breaches and urgent cyber crime activity, accessible via [email protected].

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carnegie Mellon University SEI (CERT® Division)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2016CSP-CERT operates under the internationally recognized CERT® trademark licensed from Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute. SEI was sanctioned by the US Department of Defense 25 years ago to deal with internet security incidents. CSP-CERT is the first registered CERT in the Philippines under this framework.
• United States Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DoD originally sanctioned CERT® at Carnegie Mellon University's SEI to deal with internet security incidents 25 years ago. CSP-CERT derives its authority and framework from this original sanctioning.
• Philippines Local Government UnitscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP-CERT collaborates with various local government units across the Philippines to improve national cybersecurity advocacy and develop cyber defense capabilities at the regional level.
• Philippine Law Enforcement AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP-CERT collaborates with law enforcement agencies to help improve the country's cybersecurity and respond to cyber crime activities. The organization provides emergency contact channels for breaches and urgent cyber crime reporting.
• Philippine Schools and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP-CERT collaborates with schools and universities to advance cybersecurity advocacy, develop cyber defense skills, and create future employment opportunities in the cybersecurity field in the Philippines.
• International Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP-CERT collaborates with other computer security incident response teams and international cybersecurity initiatives abroad, enabling cross-border information sharing and coordination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• APCERT: Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team, the regional coordination body of Asia-Pacific national CERTs. Relevant as the regional peer-network that CSP-CERT participates in for cross-border incident coordination.
• FIRST.org: Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, the global association that CSP-CERT-style CSIRTs engage with for cross-border coordination. Relevant as the ecosystem body enabling CSP-CERT's international collaboration partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• AusCERT: Australia's national CERT, operated as a not-for-profit at the University of Queensland. Comparable non-profit CSIRT model with broader membership, incident response, and advisory services for the country.
• CERT-In: India's national CERT under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Comparable national-level incident response and cybersecurity advisory mandate with significantly larger scale and government backing.
• JPCERT/CC: Japan's national CSIRT and a globally established incident response coordination centre. Comparable as a CERT-licensed national CSIRT with a much larger operational footprint, representing the mature incumbent that newer ASEAN CERTs benchmark against.

Direct peers

• HKCERT: Hong Kong's Computer Emergency Response Team, providing incident response, advisories, and awareness for Hong Kong organizations. Closely comparable in scope and CSIRT-style non-commercial operation within a single jurisdiction.
• ThaiCERT: Thailand's national CSIRT providing incident response, advisories, and awareness for Thai organizations. Comparable ASEAN CERT with similar non-commercial, government-affiliated posture.
• SingCERT: Singapore's national Computer Emergency Response Team, operated under the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. Directly comparable as a government-affiliated national CSIRT delivering incident response, advisories, and threat coordination within a single ASEAN country.
• MyCERT: Malaysia's national CSIRT under CyberSecurity Malaysia, providing incident handling, advisories, and cybersecurity awareness. Closely comparable in scope, mandate, and non-commercial positioning as a Southeast Asian national CERT.

Regional players

• KrCERT/CC: Korea's national CERT coordination centre under the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). Comparable national CSIRT mandate with incident handling and threat intelligence coordination, though serving Korea rather than the Philippines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cspcert

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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