The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Security
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cloud Security.
What to know about Cloud Security
Cloud security encompasses the technologies, policies, controls, and services that protect cloud computing environments, data, applications, and infrastructure from cyber threats. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud platforms for scalability and flexibility, securing these environments has become critical to safeguard sensitive data and maintain compliance.
The recent stories highlight a dynamic landscape marked by advancements in privileged access controls, zero trust architectures, AI-driven threat detection, and collaborations among leading cybersecurity firms. Readers will find insights into emerging threats such as ransomware targeting cloud workloads, the rise of generative AI increasing security risks, and the importance of integrating multi-cloud security tools.
By exploring these developments, readers can learn best practices for cloud server privilege management, understand challenges in hybrid and multicloud deployments, and discover how innovations in AI and automation are shaping the future of cloud security. This collection also emphasizes the significance of visibility, control, and identity management in mitigating evolving threats within cloud environments.
Whether you are looking to enhance your organization's cloud security posture or seeking to stay informed on the latest trends and technologies, this tag provides valuable perspectives and actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of modern cloud security.
Asian Cloud Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Singapore firms face AI security incidents despite controls
Singapore firms report AI security incidents despite controls, as Proofpoint warns deployment of assistants and agents is outpacing monitoring.
Modulus Labs cuts incident response time by 40% with Datadog
Modulus Labs names Datadog as its reliability guardrail, cutting mean time to resolution by more than 40% and spotting payment failures faster.
Singapore firms urged to loosen AI identity controls
Singapore firms warn of AI identity gaps as most security teams are pressed to relax controls, with machine accounts and agents posing risks.
Google Cloud launches AI agent platform in Southeast Asia
Google Cloud backs Southeast Asian businesses with a new AI agent system, fresh chips, security tools and Workspace features for enterprise use.
Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall
Singapore organisations hit by 22% more cyberattacks in March, with consumer-facing and public sectors most exposed amid rising GenAI data-leak risks.
Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access
Keeper Security has upgraded KeeperPAM with remote browser isolation, multi-tab support and AI session monitoring to better secure web-based privileged access.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cloud Security
CrowdStrike leads Gartner cyberthreat intelligence quadrant
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Featured News
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Google Cloud's Thomas Kurian unveils Gemini Enterprise as an open, secure workplace AI platform linking models, data, chips and security.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Google warns AI is turbocharging cyber attacks as Sandra Joyce says firms must patch fast, while Gemini boosts threat detection and analysis.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.
Exclusive: Google Cloud on the road to autonomous SecOps
Google Cloud rolls out three AI agents for SecOps to automate detection engineering, threat hunting and context gathering as it eyes autonomous SOCs.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Netskope's Tony Burnside warns AI agents are creating hidden east-west traffic, calling for omni-directional controls and smarter DLP to stop data leaks.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
TrendAI urges stronger AI governance as it shifts cybersecurity from fear-based selling to platformised risk reduction for Australian firms.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.
Expert Columns
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Cloud Security News
Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents
Microsoft 365 drives 32% of escalated incidents in Malaysia, with phishing, weak authentication and dark web credentials fuelling attacks.
AI-first firms in Southeast Asia face rising cyber risk
AI-first firms in Southeast Asia suffer longer, costlier cyber incidents as rising AI use widens attack surfaces and fuels scraping costs.
Keeper expands PAM distribution with Ingram in Singapore
Keeper deepens its Ingram Micro alliance in Singapore, extending KeeperPAM to more partners amid rising identity-based cyber attacks.
Phishing & smishing scams surge across Philippines
Phishing and smishing scams in the Philippines surged in 2025, with phishing sites jumping 423% as fraud shifts to mobile and social media.
NetAssist cuts threat times with Graylog SIEM refresh
NetAssist deploys Graylog Security, slashing threat detection from four hours to under 45 minutes while cutting SIEM and infra costs.
NGINX config tampering enables stealth web traffic hijack
Attackers are hijacking live web sessions by stealthily tampering with NGINX configs, silently relaying traffic via rogue servers.
AI-driven cyber attacks surge in Check Point 2026 report
AI-fuelled cyber attacks surged 70% in 2025, with Check Point warning of machine-speed, multi-channel campaigns targeting key sectors.
Group-IB adds CSPM to Unified Risk Platform for cloud
Group-IB has added cloud security posture management to its Unified Risk Platform, automating misconfiguration detection and compliance checks.
Check Point backs Google Cloud to close ASEAN 'Cloud Gap'
Check Point backs Google Cloud tools to close ASEAN's 'cloud gap', promising in-band, AI-driven security without slowing digital growth.
Zyxel firewall wins Taiwan Excellence Award 2026
Zyxel's USG FLEX 50HP hybrid firewall secures a Taiwan Excellence Award 2026, taking Zyxel Group's tally of honours past the 100 mark.
APAC events delay AI translation over trust & cost fears
Event leaders across APAC are delaying AI translation tools amid mistrust over accuracy, data security worries and mounting budget pressures.
Netskope boosts SASE reach with new Malaysia hub, Indonesia push
Netskope opens first Malaysia data centre and deepens Indonesia presence as demand for cloud-based SASE security surges across Southeast Asia.
Thailand taps Elastic to power 'Year of Cybersecurity'
Thailand's cyber agency picks Elastic as core platform for 2025 'Year of Cybersecurity', spanning government rollout and skills training.
Netskope partners with PT Securite Asia to boost Indonesian cybersecurity
Netskope has partnered with PT Securite Asia Indonesia to enhance cybersecurity services for organisations across Indonesia, focusing on finance and government sectors.
OVHcloud unveils AI & quantum platforms to boost digital autonomy
OVHcloud launches AI and Quantum-as-a-Service platforms, plus digital twin tools, to boost European businesses' digital autonomy and innovation.
NEC expands Broadcom partnership to launch new VCF private cloud
NEC expands its partnership with Broadcom to offer VMware Cloud Foundation, enhancing AI-ready private cloud solutions for enterprises globally and in Japan.
Joey Lim appointed to lead Exclusive Networks' Singapore growth
Joey Lim has been appointed Country Manager for Exclusive Networks Singapore to drive growth and expand its cybersecurity market presence.
GovWare 2025 in Singapore to unite over 13,000 global experts
GovWare 2025 in Singapore will unite over 13,000 global experts from 90+ countries to discuss digital trust, AI, and cybersecurity innovation in October.
Westcon-Comstor & CrowdStrike expand Falcon platform in Singapore
Westcon-Comstor and CrowdStrike have extended their partnership to Singapore, offering the Falcon platform to bolster cloud-native cybersecurity for local businesses.
Singapore IT sector faces burnout, skills gap & talent drain
Singapore's IT sector faces severe burnout and a widening skills gap, with 64% of cybersecurity professionals experiencing stress amid rising talent drain.