Purpose and Scope of the National Cybersecurity Plan 2023-2028 (NCSP)
- Formulated pursuant to DICT’s mandate under Section 15 of RA No. 10844.
- Sets the country’s policy direction and operational guidelines for a trusted, secured, and resilient cyberspace for all Filipinos.
- Emphasizes a whole-of-nation approach involving all national government agencies, instrumentalities, government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs), and local government units (LGUs).
Adoption, Alignment, and Implementation Procedures
- Officially adopts the NCSP 2023-2028 as the comprehensive roadmap for nationwide cybersecurity development.
- Directs all government entities and GOCCs to formulate, adopt, and implement cybersecurity plans aligned with the NCSP and relevant to their functions.
- Encourages LGUs to develop and execute appropriate cybersecurity strategies.
- DICT tasked to establish an effective system for implementation, monitoring, and review of the NCSP, subject to existing laws.
- Provision for DICT, in collaboration with the private sector, to provide technical assistance to other government entities for NCSP implementation.
Reporting Requirements
- DICT is required to submit bi-annual progress reports on the NCSP implementation to the President through the Office of the Executive Secretary and NCIAC.
Funding and Budgeting
- Initial funding sourced from current and available appropriations of concerned agencies, adhering to applicable budgeting, accounting, and auditing regulations.
- Future funding to be incorporated into the General Appropriations Act via the standard budget preparation process.
Legal Provisions on Separability and Repeal
- Provides for the separability clause ensuring remaining provisions remain valid even if any section is declared unconstitutional or invalid.
- Repeals or modifies all inconsistent orders, guidelines, rules, regulations, and issuances.
Effectivity
- Immediate effectivity upon publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.