ISOG (Information Security Officers Group)

What ISOG (Information Security Officers Group) does

ISOG (Information Security Officers Group) is a Philippine nonprofit professional association founded on July 7, 2014 by nine Chief Information Security Officers at the UCPB Board Room, established with the support of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to build cybersecurity capacity and develop preventive measures against cybercrime targeting financial institutions. The organization operates as a vendor-neutral peer forum restricted to non-sales/non-marketing staff, with membership tiers including regular, institutional, honorary, and lifetime categories. ISOG is headquartered in the Philippines with primary event activity centered on Metro Manila venues such as SMX Convention Center, Makati Diamond Residences, and Shangri-La at the Fort.

ISOG's product portfolio consists of recurring programs rather than technology products. The flagship is the annual I AM SECURE cybersecurity awareness campaign, which includes Forum 1 (June), Forum 2 (August), the ISOGx Cybersecurity Solution Pitch & Exhibition Conference (October), Thought Bouncer Thursday (TBT) sessions, and the I AM SECURE Cybersecurity Excellence Awards launched in 2022. The organization also delivers the "First 100 Days as a CISO" executive training program (four batches completed) and runs the Balik Eskwela CSR scholarship initiative. Revenue is generated through membership fees and tiered event sponsorships (Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Silver) from cybersecurity vendors and financial-sector institutions.

The association is governed by a Board of Trustees with senior CISOs from the Philippine banking sector, led by Chairman Archie Tolentino (Land Bank CITO), Chairman Emeritus and Founding President Joey Regala (EastWest Bank FVP/CISO, past ISACA Manila Chapter president), President Luis "Chito" Jacinto (effective February 2025), and Vice President Alvaro "Alvin" Punsalan (Security Bank CISO). ISOG maintains formal partnerships with BSP, DICT, NPC, PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (including JABRACC membership), Bankers Association of the Philippines, BAIPHIL, ITIP, ISACA Manila Chapter, Cloud Security Alliance Philippine Chapter, and Fintech Alliance.Ph, serving primarily the Philippine banking, government, corporate enterprise, and academe segments.

Name

ISOG (Information Security Officers Group)

Legal name

Information Security Officers Group (ISOG)

Website

https://isog-org.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISOG (Information Security Officers Group) is a Philippine nonprofit professional association founded in 2014 that builds cybersecurity capacity among CISOs in the banking, government, and corporate sectors through events, training, and regulatory partnerships with the BSP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Professional Association & Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

Keywords

• Information security association
• Cybersecurity professional development
• CISO executive training
• Cybersecurity awareness campaigns
• Cybersecurity forums conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ISOG generates revenue through membership fees from individual professionals, institutional members, and corporate sponsors. The organization offers various membership tiers including regular, institutional, honorary, and lifetime members.
2. Event Sponsorships: Major revenue stream from tiered event sponsorships including Titanium, Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsorship packages for I AM SECURE forums and ISOGx conferences.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

ISOG is a Philippine professional association of Chief Information Security Officers that delivers CISO executive training, an annual I AM SECURE cybersecurity awareness campaign, the ISOGx solution pitch conference, the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, and TBT (closed-door) C-suite networking sessions. Founded in 2014 with BSP support, it serves as a vendor-neutral community platform for capacity building, regulatory collaboration on cyber resilience, and information sharing across banking, government, and enterprise security leaders.

Product overview

ISOG (Information Security Officers Group) is a professional information security organization in the Philippines, established in 2014, that provides a platform for the country's cybersecurity community through education, awareness programs, and fellowship among information security leaders. Rather than offering a unified software product, ISOG delivers a portfolio of professional programs including the I AM SECURE annual cybersecurity awareness campaign, the ISOGx Cybersecurity Solution Pitch & Exhibition Conference, the ISOG Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, executive training programs such as the First 100 Days as a CISO, ISOG TBT Sessions for C-suite networking, and the Balik Eskwela CSR scholarship program. These initiatives collectively aim to strengthen information security practices and set standards for a sustainable and safe information security environment in the Philippines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I AM SECURE: ISOG's flagship cybersecurity awareness campaign and series of events focused on promoting cybersecurity education and awareness in the Philippines.
• ISOGx

Products and services

• I AM SECURE Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Annual multi-event cybersecurity awareness campaign comprising forums, conferences, and networking events for CISO and information security professionals across Philippine banks, government, and enterprises.
• ISOGx Cybersecurity Solution Pitch & Exhibition Conference TEDx-style cybersecurity conference showcasing solutions and presentations from industry leaders and solution innovators across the region.
• First 100 Days as a CISO Executive Training Program Executive-level training program equipping newly appointed Chief Information Security Officers and cybersecurity executives with practical strategies, governance frameworks, regulatory insights, and leadership skills.
• ISOG TBT (Think Business Talk) Sessions Closed-door discussion sessions for C-suite attendees focusing on specific cybersecurity topics and best practices, hosted at intimate venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully conducted four batches of 'First 100 Days as a CISO' Executive Training Program benefiting security leaders from banks, financial institutions, government agencies, and private sector organizations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025ISOG is one of BSP's recognized collaborative partners in strengthening the cybersecurity posture of the Philippine financial sector. Supports BSP Financial Services Cyber Resilience Plan (FSCRP) 2024-2029. Partnership renewed annually with oath-taking ceremonies. ISOG's primary mandate was established with BSP support in 2014 to encourage collaborative efforts and information sharing among key players in the financial industry.
• ITIP (IT Interaction Philippines)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISOG and ITIP renewed their partnership in August 2025 with celebration of collaboration and shared commitment to strengthening the cybersecurity community. Event featured welcome remarks from ISOG President Luis 'Chito' Jacinto and ITIP President Allan Malig, with panel discussion on 'Priming Cyber Partnerships: United by Vision. Driven by Collaboration.'
• Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISOG maintains partnership with BAP for sharing best practices and leading the network of the Banking Industry. Courtesy calls conducted with BAP President & EastWest Bank CEO Antonio Moncupa Jr. to strengthen partnership and establish future collaboration.
• BAIPHILsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerISOG attended BAIPHIL General Membership Meeting and Induction of New Board of Directors headed by Racquel Manago as 2023-2024 President. Partnership supports banking industry in advocating good governance and enhancing capability through continuing education, research, and information exchange.
• Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for cybersecurity campaigns and digital transformation initiatives. DICT representative participates in ISOG events and courtesy visits. Project Director Vazir Joshua Querol shared updates on National Government Data Center Project at I AM SECURE 2023 Forum 2.
• National Privacy Commission (NPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPC is a key partner in ISOG's cybersecurity awareness initiatives. Commissioner Atty. John Henry D. Naga delivered keynote on empowering data privacy in the Philippines at I AM SECURE 2023 Forum 2.
• Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISOG was invited as official member agency to join the 78th Joint Anti-Bank Robbery and Cybercrime Committee (JABRACC). ISOG VP Chito Jacinto participates in discussions on statistics, IEC materials for public info, and strategic deployment of personnel in banks.
• Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerISOG visited Col. Francel Margareth Padilla-Taborlupa, AFP Spokesperson, to reinforce shared commitment to cybersecurity and national defense. Partnership marks beginning of stronger engagement in safeguarding digital frontiers.
• ISACA Manila ChaptersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partner for cybersecurity education and certification support. Joey Regala served as past president (2013-2014) of ISACA Manila Chapter.
• RootconsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity community partner for technical training and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Cloud Security Alliance - Philippine ChaptersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey alliance partner for I AM SECURE 2025. Cloud Security Alliance President Gonz Gonzales provided insights at Forum 1.
• GovWare / Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerISOG serves as supporting association for GovWare - Asia's premier cybersecurity event. ISOG members enjoy exclusive discounts for Singapore International Cyber Week happening October 21-23, 2025 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore.
• Fintech Alliance.PhsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerISOG Founding President Joey Regala represented organization as panelist at Fintech Alliance.Ph's Annual INDX Summit with theme 'Creating What's Next in Digital: Dare-Drive-Defy'.
• XMS (Xiameer Marketing Services)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-time event organizer and partner for I AM SECURE driven events. XMS handles event curation and logistics for major ISOG forums and conferences.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: Global leader in cybersecurity training and GIAC certifications. Comparable as a premium provider of professional cybersecurity education, though SANS operates globally via paid courses versus ISOG's association-based model.
• ISACA: Global non-profit association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals offering CISA/CISM/CRISC/CGEIT certifications referenced by ISOG leadership. A broad incumbent whose Manila chapter is ISOG's direct local counterpart.
• EC-Council: Global certification body behind the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), and ECSA credentials. Comparable as a credentialing-and-training counterweight targeting the same CISO/training budgets across the Philippines.
• (ISC)²: Global non-profit membership association for information security leaders offering CISSP and CCSP credentials. A broad incumbent serving the same senior cybersecurity audience at a global scale via its Manila chapter.
• Cloud Security Alliance: Global not-for-profit organization advocating cloud security best practices and providing CCSK/CCSP credentials. ISOG's existing partnership with CSA's Philippine Chapter evidences overlapping member base, content agenda, and event programming.
• Information Security Forum (ISF): International membership association delivering research, tools, and best-practice reports to senior information security executives. Structurally analogous to ISOG as a membership-driven infosec advisory body, but operating at a global enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• (ISC)² Manila Chapter: The Philippines chapter of (ISC)², the global cybersecurity professional body behind CISSP/CCSP. Closely comparable as a membership-based, vendor-neutral organization delivering events, certifications, and community for the same CISO population.
• ISACA Manila Chapter: The Philippines chapter of ISACA serving IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals locally. Structurally analogous to ISOG as a vendor-neutral professional association targeting CISOs in Philippine banking, with overlapping leadership (Joey Regala is a past ISACA Manila president).

Emerging players

• OWASP Foundation: Global non-profit advancing software security via open-source projects, chapters, and conferences. Comparable as a volunteer-driven community producing educational content and events for security practitioners, with overlapping local-chapter engagement.

Regional players

• Data Security Council of India (DSCI): India's premier cybersecurity industry body focused on privacy, security, and data protection. The regional counterpart in an adjacent emerging market, sharing ISOG's industry-led model of training, events, and policy engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISOGPH
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcFwdD0sXea5IsC4MZXgswA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISOGPH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isog-information-security-officers-group

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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