The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.
What to know about Data Protection
Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.
In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.
By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.
Asian Data Protection News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Singapore agentic AI adoption rises to 51% in 2026
Most firms are still using AI to speed up staff tasks rather than redesigning workflows, even as adoption jumps to 51%.
Autonomous AI agents hit Asian government in four-day breach
Up to 85 government accounts were compromised in a four-day campaign that also reached nuclear and energy organisations, researchers said.
Ant upgrades AQ for Doctor in China health platform
China's more than five million doctors could gain a single AI workflow, as Ant rolls out upgraded tools for consultations, follow-up care and research.
ITSEC launches cybersecurity & AI academy in Jakarta
Indonesia's digital skills gap is fuelling demand for practical cyber and AI training, as firms struggle to hire workers.
Saviynt launches Zuma AI identity security platform
The platform targets firms struggling to govern AI agents and machine identities, as Saviynt tops USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue.
Singapore ransomware attacks aided by AI, Proofpoint finds
In Singapore, 68% of ransomware-hit organisations said AI made attacks more effective, as phishing and impersonation drove most incidents.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Remote makes its AI training course free to workers
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools
Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand
Menlo expands AI agent security for Copilot & Gemini
Ethyca launches Astralis to govern enterprise AI data
Featured News
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
Cohesity mitigating shadow AI by empowering staffers
Approved AI tools are cutting shadow use by staff, but Cohesity warns the bigger risk is corrupted enterprise knowledge and weak governance.
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
Agentic rollout creates new identity security challenge
Poor governance is leaving many AI agents stuck out of production, while those that run can expose firms to legal and security risks.
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
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.
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.
Expert Columns
Most pharma AI is borrowed, ours is built
Why AI governance is the key to unlocking APAC's compliance backlog
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI
How to prevent fake signups on your Shopify store
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
Fraud prevention for hospitality leaders: Tackling hotel booking fraud
Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Protection News
ITSEC Asia launches Bronyx AI for automated testing
Businesses may get security test results in hours as ITSEC Asia's new platform flags risks and keeps human consultants in the loop.
Hong Kong shoppers embrace AI, but not at checkout
While discovery is already mainstream, 45% of Hong Kong shoppers still balk at letting AI complete purchases, the survey found.
Singapore warnings on identity gaps after breaches
Breaches in Singapore and Japan are sharpening scrutiny of identity controls, as regulators eye tougher rules for data centres and cloud firms.
China cloud market turns to compliance & resilience
Regulation, resilience and AI are now shaping Chinese companies' cloud choices as hybrid models dominate and vendor risk rises.
Shopee & Meta launch Instagram affiliate partnerships
More creators in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Brazil can now earn commissions by tagging Shopee products in Instagram posts and Reels.
Bitdefender report flags AI blind spots in Singapore
More than half of Singapore respondents lacked full visibility of employee AI use, heightening fears over shadow tools, data leaks and breaches.
Singapore workers fear deepfake scams & weak AI oversight
Human error and ungoverned AI are heightening cyber risk in Singapore, where most workers say deepfakes are hard to spot and scams could succeed.
Makassar hosts cyber resilience drive for executives
Rising cyber threats are forcing more Indonesian firms to rehearse crisis decisions, as a Makassar session drew about 100 executives and specialists.
Agoda launches public bug bounty with USD $6,000 reward
Researchers can now earn up to USD $6,000 for exposing flaws in Agoda's core web services, APIs and mobile app via HackerOne.
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
The appointments bolster Google Cloud's push for AI and cloud growth in Southeast Asia, as competition intensifies across key markets.
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.
Fime wins MOSIP accreditation for biometric testing
The certification could help governments avoid faulty enrolment hardware that risks undermining digital ID schemes used by more than 100 million people.
KYC for Neobanks in Asia region
Fast-growing digital banks in Asia face tighter checks as varied rules and weak data systems make customer verification harder across borders.
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.
Globe Telecom picks Synchronoss for Philippines cloud
The deal gives Globe Telecom a new subscription service for 54 million users, helping them back up and manage content beyond handset storage.
China's NMPA issues final measures on regulatory data protection
Drug makers face new filing deadlines in China, as eligible trial data can now be shielded for up to six years from copycat use.
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.
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.
