Joseph Mark Aquino

As businesses undergo digital transformation and experience exponential growth, the imperative for impenetrable cybersecurity solutions becomes increasingly paramount. Here, the digital landscape is fraught with intricate challenges and potential vulnerabilities. It is within this context that the indispensability of the human element in cybersecurity becomes glaringly evident. As organisations embrace digital, the effectiveness of cybersecurity strategies not only relies on fortified technological defences but crucially hinges on the knowledge and awareness of the human workforce.
Recognising the multifaceted nature of cybersecurity, Joseph Mark Aquino, a distinguished leader with over two decades of experience, stands as a vanguard in championing the critical role of human expertise within this paradigm. In his capacity as President at Experts Prime IT Services, Mark spearheads the delivery of comprehensive solutions. The company’s focus on Managed Security, Cybersecurity Maturity Level Assessment and other IT Consultancy Services, underscores his commitment to providing holistic cybersecurity measures that acknowledge the dynamic interplay between technology and human factors.
Mark’s visionary leadership extends beyond technological fortification to address the need for a knowledgeable and securityaware workforce. This is exemplified through Experts Academy, an initiative that Mark leads, which introduces a pioneering cybersecurity skills capability program. It features four key stages, fostering security awareness, foundation training to role-specific training, and continuous education through hands-on simulations and cyber ranges. This initiative elevates IT professionals’ capabilities and cultivates a robust cybersecurity culture.
Mark’s influence extends beyond his immediate roles. As a strategic IT consultant for Chooks-to-Go Inc, and various government and private entities, he actively contributes to fortifying national cybersecurity infrastructure, emphasising the importance of the human element. With expertise honed through senior management roles at Okada Manila and Smart Communications, Mark is a guiding force in reshaping the future of cybersecurity education, acknowledging that the human factor is the linchpin in ensuring digital resilience and security.
For the unfamiliar, Chooks-to-Go Inc. is the largest rotisserie chicken company in the Philippines. Okada Manila is a famed integrated resort which boasts of a grand scale, located in the heart of Entertainment City in Pasay City Philippines. Smart Communications meanwhile is one of the two giant mobile communications service providers covering the Philippines’ vast archipelago. TradeFlock delved deeper in an exclusive interview with Mark to understand how he achieves this.