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SUMMARY:IAM Security Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Event Recap: IAM Security Best Practices📍 AWS Office\, 21st Floor\, Arthaland Tower\, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street\, Taguig City📅 July 29\, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nThe “IAM Security Best Practices” event was held last July 29\, 2025\, at the AWS Office in Taguig City. Hosted by the AWS Security Users Group Philippines and organized by Armada Innovation Labs in collaboration with Accumena Reliable Solutions Inc. and RSA\, the event gathered professionals from both government and private sectors to explore the evolving landscape of Identity and Access Management (IAM). \n \nThe event opened with registration and a networking lunch\, providing a relaxed environment for early arrivals to connect and engage with fellow attendees. This was followed by opening remarks from Kyle Atendido\, Senior DevOps/DevSecOps Specialist and AWS Security Users Group Advocate\, who welcomed everyone and shared the mission behind the community-led AWS Security Users Group. His message highlighted the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the security space. \n \nThe first keynote session was delivered by Dean Armada\, CEO and Chief Architect of Armada Innovation Labs. He presented on AWS IAM Security Best Practices\, discussing essential strategies for managing permissions\, securing identities\, and building resilient access frameworks in cloud-native environments. His talk was complemented by a live demo led by Kyle Atendido\, who showcased practical IAM configurations and tools available on AWS\, giving the audience hands-on insights into implementation. \n \nThe second session featured Kavier Koo\, Systems Engineer for RSA – Southeast Asia\, who spoke about broader IAM best practices beyond cloud environments. His presentation focused on the integration of identity governance\, the role of zero trust in access controls\, and how organizations can align IAM strategies with business security goals. The session emphasized the importance of choosing the right IAM tools and frameworks tailored to specific organizational needs. \n \nAfter a short break for snacks and networking\, attendees reassembled for the highlight of the event — the panel discussion. This segment brought together key voices in cybersecurity and networking: Mark Dave Tacadena\, First Sergeant of the Cyber Mission Group at AFP Cyber Command; Raquel Marasigan\, Cyber & Forensics Manager at PwC Philippines; Ronwill Sia\, Network Engineer 4 at Telus Digital; and earlier speakers Dean Armada and Kavier Koo. Moderated by Sheila Vasquez\, Chief Revenue Officer of Accumena Reliable Solutions\, alongside Kyle Atendido\, the panel explored real-world IAM challenges\, including managing user access at scale\, aligning policies with compliance requirements\, and navigating the human element in identity security. The open conversation allowed panelists to share diverse perspectives from both enterprise and national security viewpoints. \nThe event concluded with a short closing segment led by the teams from Armada Innovation Labs and Accumena Reliable Solutions Inc.\, who expressed appreciation to the attendees\, partners\, and panelists. Giveaways were distributed\, and participants left with valuable takeaways\, strengthened connections\, and a deeper understanding of IAM’s role in today’s security-first landscape.
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SUMMARY:Project FUTURE: AI-LIT Tech Literacy for All
DESCRIPTION:The first day of Project FUTURE: AI-LIT Tech Literacy for All successfully kicked off on September 24\, 2025\, gathering students and teachers from City of Mandaluyong Science High School\, Mataas na Paaralang Neptali A. Gonzales\, and La Huerta National High School. The initiative\, hosted by AWS Security Users Group and organized by Armada Innovation Labs in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Makati Arnaiz and JA Philippines\, aims to empower underserved youth with AI\, cybersecurity\, and digital skills—preparing them for high-value careers both locally and globally. \nHighlights of the Program\n \nOpening Remarks – Delivered by Reese Balbastro\, Vice President of Business Development at Antarex Cyber PH\, setting the tone for the day’s learning journey. \n \nKeynote Session – Dean Armada\, CEO & Chief Architect of Armada Innovation Labs\, led the discussion on Youth & Young Leaders Track and Cybersecurity\, inspiring students to envision their role in the digital future. \n \nCareer Journey Talk – Justine Romero\, Pre-Sales professional at Antarex Cyber PH\, shared her transition from marketing to tech pre-sales\, offering real-world insights to aspiring youth. \n \nTech Demo – Kyle Atendido\, Sr. DevOps/DevSecOps and AWS Security Users Group Advocate\, showcased practical applications of cloud security and AI. \n \nInteractive Games & Breaks kept participants energized and engaged throughout the program. \n \nPanel Forum: Public-Private Partnerships in Technology – A thought-provoking discussion featuring: \n\nDean Armada (Armada Innovation Labs)\nJustine Romero (Antarex Cyber PH)\nSheila Vasquez (Unite For Good President\, Rotary Club of Makati Arnaiz)\nAngelica Anne Munar\, PhD (JA Philippines Mentor and Adviser)\nModerated by Haifa Carina (Alliances & Partnerships Manager\, Ascendion)\n\n \nMedia Engagement – Representatives from Malaya Business Insight\, Daily Tribune\, Business Mirror\, Tech & Lifestyle Journal\, and Manila Standard participated in a Farside Chat and Q&A\, amplifying the event’s message to a wider audience. \nClosing Remarks – Kyle Atendido wrapped up the day by encouraging participants to continue exploring opportunities in AI and cybersecurity. \nImpact\nDay 1 of Project FUTURE: AI-LIT created a platform where students not only gained technical insights but also connected with industry leaders and media representatives. The event emphasized the importance of inclusive tech education and public-private partnerships in shaping the next generation of digital leaders. \nLooking Ahead\nThis is just the beginning. As Project FUTURE: AI-LIT continues into its second day\, it will further deepen students’ exposure to technology\, career pathways\, and collaboration opportunities—strengthening the bridge between education and the future of work.
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SUMMARY:Building & Securing AI Infrastructure in the Cloud
DESCRIPTION:Last April 28\, 2026\, industry professionals\, government representatives\, private sector leaders\, and students gathered at the AWS Office\, 21st Floor Arthaland Tower\, Taguig City\, for an insightful afternoon of learning and collaboration during the event\, “Building & Securing AI Infrastructure in the Cloud.” \n \nHosted by the AWS Security Users Group and organized by Armada Innovation Labs in collaboration with Nutanix and M-Security Tech Philippines\, Inc.\, the event brought together experts and enthusiasts to discuss the future of AI infrastructure\, cloud technologies\, and AI security. \n \nThe program opened with “Scaling AI: Traditional vs Cloud-Native” presented by Kyle Atendido\, where attendees learned about modern approaches to scaling AI workloads and the advantages of cloud-native architectures. \nThis was followed by “Security of AI” by Kate Viloria\, who shared valuable insights on securing AI environments\, managing risks\, and strengthening cloud security strategies for AI-driven systems. \nFor the third session\, Dean Armada discussed “Foundation of AI: On-Prem vs Cloud\,” highlighting the differences\, benefits\, and considerations of deploying AI infrastructures in both on-premise and cloud environments. \n \nAttendees also enjoyed interactive games and networking opportunities during the short break\, creating a collaborative and engaging atmosphere throughout the event. \nThe final session\, “How to Deploy\, Manage & Secure LLMs & Inference Endpoints with Nutanix Enterprise AI\,” was presented by Martin Sindiong\, showcasing practical solutions and enterprise-ready strategies for managing and securing large language models and AI inference workloads using Nutanix technologies. \n \nThe event concluded successfully with meaningful discussions\, knowledge sharing\, and stronger connections among the AI\, cloud\, and cybersecurity community. Thank you to all speakers\, partners\, and participants who made this event possible. We look forward to seeing everyone again in our future events and learning sessions.
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