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
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · Cybersecurity · PAM
Today
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Gartner · Cybersecurity · DataCentre infrastructure
Today
The Real World launches expert-approved Campus certificate
Gartner · Cybersecurity · EduTech
Today
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Cybersecurity · Virtualisation
Yesterday
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · Cybersecurity · UC
2 days ago
Expert columns
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
Today
Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
By Lara Dewar of GSMA
Yesterday
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
Yesterday
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
Yesterday
Brand vs demand in B2B tech - Why you need both to grow
By Patrick Keenan of LITMUS PR
2 days ago
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
3 days ago
The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)
By Matt Reck of Fortra
Last week
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last week
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
By Bud Walker of Melissa
Last week
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
By Allison Clarke of SonicWall
Last month
How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
From fragmentation to focus: Can one security framework simplify compliance?
By Sam Peters of IO
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
3 days ago
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
Discussing Hackers
Last week
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Discussing Manufacturing
Last month
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Recent news
SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
About Sustainability
Today
Security teams want AI tools under human oversight
About Firewalls
Today
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
About Unified Communications
Today
Tenable launches OT discovery engine for risk view
About Software
Today
Keeper boosts endpoint privilege governance for firms
About Chief Technology Officers
Today
Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security
About Chief Information Security Officer
Today
Bitdefender launches GravityZone email security for MSPs
About Ransomware
Today
Zyxel ranks top 1% in S&P Global sustainability yearbook
About Sustainability
Today
TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops
About Firewalls
Today
Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365
About EduTech
Today
Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view
About Firewalls
Today
Virtuozzo appoints board directors in leadership reset
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
About Bring Your Own Device
Today
Appdome launches backend risk APIs for mobile fraud
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
About Software Updates
Today
Job moves
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Move at Ledger
Yesterday
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
Yesterday
Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
Move at ServiceNow
2 days ago
Akamai appoints Sean Li to lead Asia Pacific sales
Move at Akamai
Last week
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Move at Unisys
Last week
Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach
Move at Vistra
Last week
Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales
Move at Cisco
Last week
Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
Move at Cisco
Last week
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Cisco
Last week
Delinea names Scott Goree to lead global partner strategy
Move at Cisco
This month
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