ABOITIZ Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) on Wednesday said it tapped global analytics-driven cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant as its managed security services provider.
In a statement, the holding company of the Aboitiz Group said BlueVoyant “delivers real-time monitoring and vulnerability detection, backed by 24/7 security operation centers located across the globe.”
“As part of our sustainability journey in 2019 and beyond, the Aboitiz Group aims to work toward achieving an information security risk-aware culture to further strengthen the prevention, detection and comprehensive response to growing global cybersecurity threats,” AEV Chief Operating Officer Sabin M. Aboitiz said in a statement.
The deal was signed by Mr. Aboitiz and BlueVoyant President and Chairman of Israel Gad Goldstein last month.
“We are excited to bring our world-class, corporate cyber defense capabilities to businesses of all sizes in the Philippines, and we look forward to working with AEV to enhance their cybersecurity posture,” Mr. Goldstein was quoted as saying.
The Aboitiz Group is working to “achieve the optimal balance between retaining and transferring risks. It has implemented policies and guidelines for cloud storage and cybersecurity to protect the group’s information against unauthorized access, as well as to ensure confidentiality of information.
AEV has investments in power, banking and financial services, food, infrastructure, and land.
BlueVoyant provides Advanced Threat Intelligence, Managed Security Services and Professional Services. It has offices in the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Philippines.
