In August 2025, the Philippines took a bold leap toward digital inclusion with the enactment of the Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA).
As an ICT trainer with decades of experience, I’m excited about the changes these will bring. So, let me share insights along with digital skilling options with a focus on cyber security training and AI training.
The Konektadong Pinoy Act or the Open Access in Data Transmission Act, is set to transform the country’s digital landscape. It aims to dismantle barriers for Data Transmission Industry Participants (DTIPs) and encourage shared infrastructure. The law promises unprecedented competition and connectivity.
However, this liberalization comes with a critical mandate: elevated cyber security and operational standards. For your company, the KPA is a direct call to action for strategic IT training. Giving your team digital skills is not just beneficial; it’s non-negotiable for continued operation and future success.
The KPA's Mandate for Cyber Security and AI Training
Konektadong Pinoy is a landmark reform to reduce barriers to internet access. It is both about improving download speeds and building a future-ready, digitally empowered Philippines.
To truly bridge the divide, Filipinos must be equipped with the right skills. The KPA’s core regulatory requirement is a clear driver for advanced training:
Cyber Security Certification: The DTIPs, or companies engaged in providing data transmission services, must secure a Cyber Security Certification from a third-party organization. This certification should be based on rigorous DICT-mandated standards (like ISO 27001). You will need certified, expert staff consistently ensure the network architecture and operational protocols meet these stringent requirements.
Performance Audits: Continuous compliance and quality of service (QoS) standards will be enforced through regular DICT performance audits. Only a highly trained IT team can consistently ensure the network architecture and operational protocols meet these stringent requirements.
Lumify Work Philippines (aka DDLS Aboitiz Inc.) is proud to be a PECB Authorized Gold Partner offering PECB ISO 27001 training for Lead Auditors and Lead Implementers.
Future-Proofing: Training in Three Critical KPA Pillars
To thrive in the new open-access environment, your training must focus on the technologies that secure, optimize, and document the flow of data.
Pillar 1: Cyber Security Training - Securing the Open Network
The shared infrastructure model under the KPA exponentially increases the attack surface. Cyber security training in the Philippines is essential to transform your team into the first line of defense against the complex threats.
Knowing how to mount an Advanced Defense is critical. Consider courses like Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) that focus on the following. Bonus: Read about the benefits of CISM for IT leaders.
Implementing Zero-Trust architectures across heterogeneous networks.
Securing shared passive and active infrastructure through network segmentation.
Having Rapid Incident Response to meet strict DICT/NTC reporting protocols.
Pillar 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training: Optimizing Infrastructure Management
The competitive pressures of the KPA require maximum network efficiency and resource allocation (especially spectrum management). AI expertise is the key to automating optimization and maintaining mandated QoS standards.
AIOps & Efficiency: Our programs teach engineers to implement AI for IT Operations (AIOps) to predict failures and dynamically manage resource use.
Responsible AI: Training in AI Governance & Ethics is critical. They ensure your automated systems adhere to the Data Privacy Act (DPA). They help you leverage data for network improvements.
Relevant Training: Consider Machine Learning for Network Engineers and Data Science for IT Operations. View our portfolio of AI training in the Philippines. Access authorized content from leading providers such as Microsoft, AWS, AI CERTs, Red Hat, and more.
Pillar 3: Blockchain Training - Enhancing Transparency and Auditability
Blockchain technology is perfectly suited to manage the complex, multi-stakeholder interactions required by the KPA’s infrastructure-sharing rules.
Compliance Automation: It’s essential to equip developers with the skills to build Smart Contracts that immutably record and automate agreements for co-location and co-use of infrastructure, ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory access as required by the law.
Immutable Auditing: Implement distributed ledger technology (DLT) for tamper-proof logging of network performance. Doing so provides undeniable evidence for performance reviews required by the DICT/NTC.
Relevant Training: You can access blockchain courses in the Philippines for Enterprise Blockchain Development, Blockchain for Executives and Smart Contract Security through AI Certs and Lumify Work.
Secure the Future - Invest in Your People through Cyber Security and AI training
The Konektadong Pinoy Act is more than a policy update; it's a structural reset. Companies that strategically invest in advanced digital skilling — specifically Cyber Security Training, AI and ML training, and Blockchain training. View our public schedule for ICT courses.
Digital skilling will ensure KPA compliance while helping you gain the technological edge needed to dominate the new, competitive Philippine digital market.
Contact our team about our range of courses. Training is delivered in partnership with leading technology vendors, including Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA, and more. Download our ICT training brochure for more information.
