03/03/2026
Eyes Everywhere, Security Nowhere | A Landscape Analysis of IoT and Camera Vulnerabilities
As part of the 72nd Founding Anniversary of the Philippine College of Criminology, the PCCR Leadership Institute proudly featured an eye-opening seminar by Mr. Jonathan Garcia, Customer Success Director & Co-Founder of Confidential Holdings.
His session, โEyes Everywhere, Security Nowhere: A Landscape Analysis of IoT and Camera Vulnerabilitiesโ
Eyes Everywhereโฆ challenged our students to confront a powerful reality:
In a world filled with smart devices, security is often the weakest link.
Key insights from the seminar:
โข The โPhygital Paradoxโ โ how physical convenience creates digital exposure
โข Real-world breach cases, including compromised systems and exposed sensitive data
โข How hackers donโt break in โ they log in (default passwords & weak configurations)
โข The risks of publicly exposed CCTV and IoT devices
โข Shodan and how vulnerable devices can be discovered globally
โข Legal implications under RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act)
โข Actionable steps: network segmentation, IoT inventory policies, privacy-by-design
One powerful statistic shared:
76% of exposed cameras are residential โ proving that vulnerabilities are not just corporate, but personal.
The session reinforced PLIโs mission of preparing future criminologists and cybercrime professionals to understand modern threats beyond traditional crime, because today, evidence, surveillance, and vulnerabilities all exist in the digital space.
Thank you, Mr. Garcia, for equipping our students with practical, real-world cybersecurity awareness.
Swipe through the photos to see highlights from the session!
