QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — August 13, 2026 — Acumen IT Training, Inc. marks a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing cybersecurity capability in the Philippines as it serves as the training arm for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Cybersecurity Bureau’s government capacity-building initiative on Basic Cybersecurity in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for Government Systems.

Held on August 12–13, 2026 at the 19th Floor Conference Room, Studio 7, 807 EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City, the two-day program brought together representatives from more than 30 government offices as part of the efforts to strengthen cybersecurity competencies and support the protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII).

A Milestone for Acumen IT Training

The engagement represents an important milestone for Acumen IT Training as it expands its role in supporting government-wide cybersecurity capacity building.

As the training arm for the initiative, Acumen delivered the technical training component of the program, providing participants with foundational cybersecurity knowledge and practical guidance on integrating security principles throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.

For Acumen, the opportunity goes beyond conducting a training program. It reflects the organization’s continuing commitment to helping build the skills, capabilities, and cybersecurity awareness needed to create a more secure digital environment in the Philippines.

Introducing JAMINA Cyber Range

As part of the initiative, Acumen IT Training also presented JAMINA Cyber Range, a practical cybersecurity learning and skills development platform designed to provide hands-on cybersecurity experience in a controlled environment.

The platform was presented by Mr. Dennis Briones, Managing Director of Acumen IT Training, Inc., highlighting how hands-on simulation and practical exercises can complement traditional cybersecurity learning and help professionals strengthen their ability to identify, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity challenges.

The presentation provided government participants with an opportunity to explore how practical cyber range environments can support continuous cybersecurity skills development, technical readiness, and workforce capability building.

The introduction of JAMINA Cyber Range further underscores Acumen’s approach to cybersecurity education—combining structured professional training with practical, skills-based learning experiences.

Bringing Cybersecurity Into the SDLC

As government agencies continue to adopt digital systems and technology-enabled services, integrating cybersecurity from the earliest stages of system development has become increasingly important.

The Basic Cybersecurity in the SDLC for Government Systems program introduces participants to security considerations across key stages of the development lifecycle—from requirements and planning to design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

The goal is to encourage a security-conscious approach to software development, enabling government teams to better recognize vulnerabilities, manage cybersecurity risks, and contribute to the development of more secure and resilient systems.

Strengthening More Than 30 Government Offices

The participation of 30+ government offices underscores the scale and importance of the initiative.

By bringing together personnel from different government institutions, the program creates an opportunity to strengthen technical knowledge while promoting a common understanding of secure software development practices.

For Acumen, being part of an initiative of this scale reinforces its role as a trusted partner in technology and cybersecurity capability development, supporting organizations not only through professional training but also through continuous skills development and practical cybersecurity solutions.

A Shared Commitment to a More Secure Digital Philippines

The partnership between DICT Cybersecurity Bureau and Acumen IT Training, Inc. highlights the importance of collaboration between government and the private sector in addressing the country’s evolving cybersecurity challenges.

As the Philippines continues its digital transformation, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals and security-aware technology teams continues to grow. Building these capabilities is essential to protecting government systems, information, and digital services that Filipinos depend on.

Acumen IT Training is proud to contribute to this important government initiative and to be entrusted as its training arm, helping translate cybersecurity objectives into practical knowledge, skills, and learning opportunities for government personnel.

The inclusion of JAMINA Cyber Range further strengthens this commitment by providing a pathway toward more experiential and continuous cybersecurity capability development.

As the JAMINA Presentation evolved within the conceptual framework, one of the key messages as delivered is the availability of the ACUMEN Team to provide a no-commitment Demo of JAMINA – upon request of any of our interested Government Agencies. This way, the navigational processes, actualization of scenarios, and framework approaches can be further showcased and be made more visible to interested agencies.

This milestone strengthens Acumen’s vision of being “Your Partner in Building and Growing IT Expertise” and reinforces its commitment to empowering people and organizations through technology education and cybersecurity training.

From training professionals to strengthening institutions, Acumen IT Training continues to make an impact—helping build a more skilled, secure, and resilient digital Philippines.

For more information and possible demo schedule for JAMINA, kindly coordinate with Acumen IT Training, Inc.

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