Security
How SASE helped an Asian conglomerate deal with digital complexity
Conglomerates have many advantages when it comes to operational efficiencies given their scale. In the years gone by, it is the conglomerates that raced past competitors to build colossal businesses driven in large part by their ability to leverage their scale. However, in the digital era, with businesses…
How an Asian bank modernized its network and security with SASE
Asia’s financial services market is quite sophisticated. Policy makers, regulators and customers have pushed banks, even the most traditional ones, to constantly optimize their digital infrastructure and securely deliver better experiences. In the past year, the pace of change in the digital…
If you rely on the cloud, focus on converging your SASE investments
The cloud is driving an inherent architectural shift in the way networking and security services are being consumed by our customers. In today’s hybrid environment, with remote work being the norm and customers demanding application-based services, cloud services are critical. This is driving…
A look at SecureIT for Girls in ICT
The need for more women and girls in the technology sector continues, at a time when diversity numbers in the industry are at an all-time low. Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum revealed Australia’s ranking in the Global Gender Gap Index had dropped significantly to beyond 50th place, moving…
Better Cybersecurity a Priority for the Healthcare Sector as it Helps the World Recover
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected organizations in the healthcare sector worldwide. Hospitals and clinics have scrambled to ensure continued care while redirecting resources to frontline efforts to contain the virus. Pharmaceutical companies have had to grapple with global supply chain disruptions…
Combatting COVID-19 Themed Phishing Scams
The announcement of the availability of COVID-19 vaccines was probably one of the best pieces of news to conclude the year 2020. As health agencies around the world begin the distribution and administration of the vaccines however, there has been an alarming rise in incidents of scams and misinformation…
Almost Four in 10 Asia Pacific Organizations Successfully Navigating Current Cybersecurity Challenges
News Summary: APJC organizations that proactively upgrade technology report more security success, highlighting the importance of software and cloud-first strategies Implementing well-integrated security technologies is inextricably linked to attracting and retaining the best talent…
Asia Pacific Companies Seeing Highest Jump in Cyber Threat Alerts During Mass Remote Working, Cisco Report Finds
News Summary: 69% of organizations in Asia Pacific experienced a 25% or more jump in cyber threats or alerts since the start of COVID-19 54% of organizations across the region said they were only ‘somewhat’ prepared and 7% were not prepared to support remote working at the outset of COVID-19 For 85% of…
Changing Cyber Culture: Disruption is an Opportunity for Transformation
You don’t need me to tell you that things have changed. The world has been on an accelerated pace of digitalization that has affected everything from how we buy our groceries, to the way we work and how businesses ensure productivity and business continuity. Along with this comes a stronger need…