Myla leads security research communications at TrendLabs, Trend Micro’s Research and Development Center. She heads the division of the company that monitors the security threat landscape, including high-profile attacks like advanced persistent threats (APTs) and prevalent Internet security threats like mobile malware. She oversees a team that monitors and manages critical incidents and developments in the threat landscape. She supervises the development of global materials supporting communication plans to broaden understanding on the threat landscape and security information.
She has been interviewed on various news programs both in the Philippines and Asia Pacific for her expertise on delivering awareness and sharing insights on digital threats and its impact on the computing public and countermeasure strategies.
Myla is also an active supporter and advocate of Internet Safety for Kids and Families, a Trend Micro initiative that promotes safe online practices, and has discussed extensively on the topics of keeping kids protected online.
Myla holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the National University in Singapore. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Letters, major in Communication Arts, from the University of Santo Tomas.
