On April 24, 2025, One Depot, in partnership with Sangfor Technologies and IT Depot, hosted an exclusive cybersecurity event titled “The Cyber Sentinels: Defend Smarter with SASE & Cyber Guardian!” at the prestigious Balesin Islander, The City Club in Makati. The event gathered select IT professionals and industry leaders for a strategic discussion on next-generation cybersecurity solutions, with a special focus on SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and Cyber Guardian technologies.
The day began with a warm welcome reception and registration hosted by One Depot, followed by opening remarks from Mike Matrido, Technical Director at One Depot, who emphasized the urgency of smarter, integrated cyber defense strategies. Michael Keith Benedicto, Product Manager, then delivered an overview of One Depot’s mission and capabilities, setting the stage for the main presentations.
Justine Petallana, Presales Manager at Sangfor, led the featured session, offering an in-depth look at how Sangfor is revolutionizing cybersecurity through its SASE framework and Cyber Guardian platform. His presentation highlighted how organizations can modernize their security posture with real-time threat intelligence, seamless network integration, and advanced data protection strategies.
The program continued with a roundtable discussion featuring thought leaders from Sangfor and One Depot, where attendees explored current cybersecurity challenges and shared best practices across industries. This collaborative exchange was followed by a networking lunch, giving participants the opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and discuss tailored solutions in a more informal setting.
The afternoon featured a mini panel discussion moderated by Mike Matrido and Michael Andrew Domingo of One Depot, with panelists Jenson Wang, Presales Director at Sangfor, and Nicco Quimada, SASE Engineer at Sangfor. Together, they addressed key questions around cyber resilience, user access security, and the practical adoption of SASE architectures.
The event concluded with closing remarks by Michael Andrew Domingo, who summarized the day’s key takeaways and reinforced the importance of proactive, smarter cybersecurity in the face of evolving threats. “The Cyber Sentinels” event was a strong testament to One Depot and Sangfor’s shared commitment to empowering organizations with cutting-edge tools to defend smarter and build stronger digital defenses.
