The Philippine National Police (PNP) has implemented significant reforms to its firearms registration system, aiming to improve processing efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance user accessibility. The upgrades follow a cyberattack in May 2024 that exposed vulnerabilities in the previous system.
The Philippine National Police implemented reforms in its firearms registration , designed to streamline processing and licensing procedures while enhancing cybersecurity and accessibility.
The PNP said that its shift to a more advanced and fortified platform comes following the May 2024 cyberattack that exposed vulnerabilities in the previous system.“We want firearm licensing and registration to be both secure and accessible. By harnessing technology, we are making government transactions faster, safer, and more convenient for the people we serve,” PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said in a news release.
Among the key enhancements to the process are the introduction of SIM card-based client credentials, regional kiosk installations, integration with the National Police Clearance system, a user-friendly mobile application, additional e-payment gateways, an expanded notification system, a unified database, and an enhanced system interface.
The PNP said the upgraded system now boasts anti-malware protection, web reputation monitoring, activity tracking, device control, web application firewall, intrusion prevention, and two-factor authentication via Google Authenticator and email verification. The PNP’s firearm licensing service under its Firearms and Explosives Office caters to over 800,000 clients across the country every year.
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