The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection

2026 · Asian Edition

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
Analyst Insights
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · Data Protection · Storage
Last week
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Gartner · Data Protection · DevOps
Last week
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Polaris Market Research · Data Protection · UC
Last week
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · Data Protection · Virtualisation
This month
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Gartner · Data Protection · UC
This month
Expert columns
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
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
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
From fragmentation to focus: Can one security framework simplify compliance?
By Sam Peters of IO
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
Hexnode CEO on how fintech breaches multiply where device visibility ends
By Apu Pavithran of Hexnode
Last month
Consistent security, less overhead: Help your customers do more with SonicWall NSM
By Suriti Singh of SonicWall
Last month
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Discussing Unified Communications
Last week
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Shadow IT
Last month
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Endpoint Protection
Last month
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Recent news
Standard Chartered opens Global Fusion Centre in Malaysia
About Business Continuity
This month
Dataiku launches 575 Lab for responsible AI governance
About Machine learning
Last month
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
About Robotics
Last month
Singapore firms boost AI, sovereign cloud as security rises
About Unified Communications
Last month
Malaysia chases AI hub status but workplace use lags
About Cloud Services
Last month
Vietnam fake account farms fuel global cybercrime wave
About Malware
Last month
ITSEC Asia plans 1:2 stock split to boost liquidity
About IT Industry
Last month
Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap
About Unified Communications
Last month
Sitecore expands sovereign cloud for AI in Singapore
About Government
Last month
Indonesia launches SHECURE Digital to protect women online
About Cyberbullying
Last month
Tech's next responsibility: Building for emotional durability, not just efficiency
About Trends & Predictions
Last month
Agora & FPT partner on AI for Southeast Asian banks
About Cloud Services
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Keeper expands PAM distribution with Ingram in Singapore
About Small Business
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Singapore Budget 2026 backs secure, cost‑savvy AI push
About IT Industry
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
FPT gains HITRUST AI security nod for Hanoi centre
About Ransomware
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Indosat's AI spam shield blocks scams worth USD $500m
About Firewalls
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Grab uses FICO data platform to widen SEA credit access
About Small Business
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link
About Cloud Services
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore
About Social Media
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
AI adoption surges in Singapore but strong ROI lags
About Storage
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Job moves
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
Move at Proofpoint
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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