The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity

2026 · Asian Edition

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
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Cybersecurity · Firewalls
Last week
Agentic era and the UI transition
Gartner · Cybersecurity · Digital Transformation
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Cybersecurity · Firewalls
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Cybersecurity · Malware
Last week
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · Cybersecurity · Virtualisation
This month
Expert columns
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
By Scott Jenkins of SonicWall
Last week
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Last week
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
Last week
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
By Lakshmi Hanspal of DigiCert
Last week
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
Last week
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
The autonomous SOC: A dangerous illusion as firms shift to human-led AI security
By Moe Ibrahim of Exabeam
This month
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
This month
Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
By Lara Dewar of GSMA
This month
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
This month
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
Brand vs demand in B2B tech - Why you need both to grow
By Patrick Keenan of LITMUS PR
This month
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
This month
The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)
By Matt Reck of Fortra
This month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Discussing Productivity
Last week
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Discussing IT Industry
Last week
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Discussing Shadow IT
This month
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
This month
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
Discussing Hackers
This month
Recent news
Zyxel ranks top 1% in S&P Global sustainability yearbook
About Sustainability
This month
Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
About Robotics
This month
Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust
About Unified Communications
This month
Brand vs demand in B2B tech - Why you need both to grow
About Marketing
This month
Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall
About Government
This month
Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access
About Firewalls
This month
Check Point & MyRepublic launch SME email security
About Small Business
This month
Mastercard & KTC test Thailand's first AI ride booking
About Data Protection
This month
Standard Chartered opens Global Fusion Centre in Malaysia
About Data Protection
This month
Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore
About Machine learning
This month
North Star Asia to showcase 300 startups in Singapore
About Sustainability
This month
Microsoft pledges USD $1 billion for Thailand AI hub
About EduTech
This month
Microsoft pledges USD $5.5 billion for Singapore AI
About EduTech
This month
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
About Firewalls
This month
Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents
About Unified Communications
Last month
ITSEC Asia posts sharp profit surge on cybersecurity growth
About Managed Security Services Provider
Last month
GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge
About Cloud Services
Last month
FPT deploys Plume cloud Wi‑Fi to boost homes in Vietnam
About Cloud Services
Last month
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
About Robotics
Last month
Goqoro to acquire +Style smart home platform in Japan
About Software Updates
Last month
Job moves
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
Move at Macnica
This month
Joey Lim appointed to lead Exclusive Networks' Singapore growth
Move at Exclusive Networks
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth
Move at Palo Alto Networks
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
Move at SailPoint
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
Move at Proofpoint
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Rackspace Technology appoints Ramesh Babu as Southeast Asia Cloud Leader
Move at Cisco
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN
Move at Dimension Data
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Gallagher Security appoints Jin Hui as new Regional Manager for China
Move at Gallagher Security
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Exclusive Networks appoints Agustini Kho as Country Manager for Indonesia
Move at Exclusive Networks
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
VTEX appoints Rodrigo Jorge as Chief Information Security Officer
Move at VTEX
Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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