The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cybersecurity.
What to know about Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a critical and evolving field dedicated to protecting individuals, businesses, and governments from online threats. Amid transformative advancements such as AI, cloud adoption, quantum computing, and fluctuating geopolitical risks, organisations are navigating an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.
Recent developments across the cybersecurity sphere highlight crucial topics including ransomware surges, deepfake scams, API security lapses, identity management complexities, and the growing importance of Zero Trust frameworks. These trends underscore the need for proactive strategies, comprehensive threat detection, agile responses, and a strengthening of human and technological defenses.
With expanding attack surfaces driven by remote work, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and digital transformation, there is a paramount focus on integrating AI-powered solutions, enhancing data protection, and addressing skills shortages. Initiatives promoting diversity, education, and collaborative partnerships continue to be essential in fortifying cyber resilience.
Exploring these themes through the latest stories and expert insights encourages readers to deepen their understanding of contemporary cybersecurity challenges and solutions, emphasizing actionable knowledge to help safeguard digital futures in an interconnected world.
Asian Cybersecurity News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
The appointment underscores Red Alpha's push to train workers who can bridge AI, operations and business needs as demand for hybrid talent grows.
Uzbekistan launches Silk Road finance forum in Tashkent
The three-day event is meant to draw investors and regulators as Uzbekistan seeks USD $1 billion in foreign fintech investment by 2030.
BlackBerry, UKM bring QNX curriculum to ASEAN first
Students in Malaysia will gain hands-on access to BlackBerry's QNX tools as UKM becomes the first ASEAN university to add them.
Singapore software security gap exposed in JFrog study
Despite strong governance on paper, Singapore firms are struggling to enforce software security controls as AI and open-source use accelerates.
Asia boards rank cyber attacks as top liability risk
Cyber resilience now sits at the centre of Asian boardroom risk planning, with 76% of directors citing data loss and attacks as key concerns.
MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers
Visitors will see AI, robotics and Formula E showcases as MWC Shanghai broadens beyond telecoms to industrial tech and startups.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cybersecurity
Check Point expands Illumio tie-up to tackle AI attacks
CrowdStrike named Forrester XDR leader on AI strength
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Check Point & Illumio expand AI cyber defence tie-up
Codenotary flags 210,000 risky AI agent actions daily
Featured News
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
AI-driven vulnerability scanning is forcing firms to rethink complacency as Check Point says existing defences still help against Mythos.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Everpure preparing for new era of cyber resiliency
AI attacks are pushing firms to prioritise cyber resiliency, as Everpure warns downtime can exceed ransom demands by up to 75 times.
OVHcloud launches APAC Local Zone with Datacentre220
New Zealand firms gain a local cloud option as OVHCloud opens its first Asia-Pacific zone in Auckland, boosting resilience and data sovereignty.
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220
Many small businesses are skipping backups altogether as a local partnership says it can cut cloud storage costs by up to 90%.
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Enterprises will get one place to build, govern and run AI agents, as Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise across models, data and security.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
AI is increasingly moving into live use across Australia and New Zealand, as regulated sectors test deployments while CEOs chase productivity gains.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Expert Columns
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
As agentic development accelerates, workflow auditability becomes a bottleneck
What Swiss Cheese teaches us about choosing MDR
While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down
Stop confusing demos with POCs - Your pipeline depends on it
Navigating Asia's Digital Infrastructure: The Strategic Role of Hong Kong in Global Cloud and AI Expansion
Microsoft security landscape shifts as critical vulnerabilities surge: report
Navigating data challenges in China's E-commerce market
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Cybersecurity News
IEI unveils industrial edge AI platforms at Computex
Industrial operators face pressure to run AI locally as IEI targets faster automation, tighter security and fewer production interruptions.
Keeper launches ServiceNow app for vault access workflows
Enterprise admins can now approve vault access and share credentials inside ServiceNow, reducing manual steps for security teams and auditors.
Google expands Singapore AI pact across public sector
The pact will widen use of AI in Singapore's public services, schools and labs, while adding new tests on safety, governance and inclusion.
Kong expands Singapore cloud gateways for AI & APIs
Customers in Singapore can keep AI and API traffic in-country as Kong adds single-tenant gateways and local control plane hosting.
Hong Kong & Singapore upbeat on AI despite cyber risk
Supplier-linked attacks and AI-related incidents are testing cyber defences in Hong Kong and Singapore, despite strong confidence in the technology.
Canon Singapore launches cybersecurity suite with ESET
Businesses facing rising phishing attacks in Singapore now have access to Canon's new suite, which covers monitoring, training and incident response.
Westcon-Comstor expands APAC support with DSE scheme
The move gives APAC customers a named engineer and faster post-sales help as support demand rises across multi-vendor cloud and security setups.
Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments
The tie-up could widen card acceptance and lower fraud risks for overseas shoppers and Chinese merchants as JD.com expands abroad.
AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high
Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.
Ransomware drives 58% of Singapore cyber incidents
More than 130 major incidents in 2025 show Singapore facing rising disruption, with public services and retailers hit hardest.
Audit committees want CFOs to bridge management board
Audit committees now want earlier, clearer updates from finance chiefs as volatility makes late reporting a bigger governance risk.
NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian site is part of AUD $1 billion of investment and gives NEXTDC a base for AI and cloud customers across Southeast Asia.
NTT DATA & HTX to co-develop AI for Singapore security
Rising scam losses in Singapore are pushing police tech investment, as the pair plan forensic and AI tools to speed investigations.
Ransomware shifts to fewer groups as Thailand targeted
Thailand has joined the ransomware top 10 as fewer groups now drive most attacks, raising the cost of each breach for businesses.
Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel
A narrow window for investment, jobs and skills could decide whether Malaysia becomes a Southeast Asian AI hub by 2027.
Ant International ties sustainability to management pay
Sustainability targets will now affect pay reviews at Ant International, as the payments firm widens internal accountability beyond financial results.
EY Singapore wins data protection & cyber trust marks
The certifications bolster EY's appeal to clients handling sensitive data and regulated work as Singapore tightens digital trust standards.
ThreatBook launches AI security tools for SOCs & AI skills
Security teams could cut alert backlogs, while enterprises gain a way to inspect AI skills for hidden tampering and backdoors.
KnowBe4 expands Asia push amid rising email threats
Rising email fraud is driving KnowBe4's regional expansion, as security chiefs warn that AI-made attacks are targeting Asia's businesses.
Deloitte Taiwan & Zodia Custody strike digital pact
Taiwan’s banks and fund managers are getting new digital asset infrastructure as stricter rules push firms to prioritise compliance and custody.
Job Moves
Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
Joey Lim appointed to lead Exclusive Networks' Singapore growth
Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
Rackspace Technology appoints Ramesh Babu as Southeast Asia Cloud Leader
Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN
Gallagher Security appoints Jin Hui as new Regional Manager for China
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