The Ultimate Guide to Advanced Persistent Threat Protection
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Advanced Persistent Threat Protection.
What to know about Advanced Persistent Threat Protection
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Protection is a crucial aspect of modern cybersecurity focused on defending against prolonged and targeted cyberattacks that aim to compromise sensitive systems while evading typical defenses. Such threats often involve sophisticated methodologies that allow attackers to maintain access over extended periods, posing significant risks to organisations' critical data and operations.
Exploring the latest stories tagged with Advanced Persistent Threat Protection reveals evolving challenges and responses in this domain. From rising state-sponsored activities, advanced malware campaigns, to innovations in artificial intelligence boosting both attacks and defenses, the landscape is rapidly shifting. Readers will gain insights into strategic collaborations, technology advancements like AI-driven detection, and legislative movements aimed at strengthening cyber resilience against persistent threats.
For organisations, security teams, and individuals seeking to understand and keep pace with these advanced persistent threats, this collection offers timely analysis, expert perspectives, and practical guidance. Engaging with these stories supports a deeper comprehension of threat mechanisms and the evolving tools and partnerships designed to thwart them, emphasizing the vital role of vigilance and adaptive security strategies in today's digital world.
Asian Advanced Persistent Threat Protection News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Singapore phishing drill cuts clicks as training pays
Repeated phishing training helped cut Singapore staff click rates to 7.4% from 17%, despite more than 8,500 fake emails sent.
Singapore firms face AI security incidents despite controls
Half of Singapore organisations with AI security coverage still reported a confirmed or suspected incident, exposing gaps in monitoring and response.
Modulus Labs cuts incident response time by 40% with Datadog
Payment failures now surface in seconds for Modulus Labs after it unified monitoring and security, cutting resolution time by more than 40 per cent.
Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
A new GSMA report says legacy systems and skills gaps are still slowing Japan’s digital economy, despite strengths in 5G, AI and 6G.
Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall
Singapore’s digital economy faces rising pressure as attacks climbed 22% in March, far outpacing a 5% global decline.
Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access
The update lets administrators handle complex web tasks more securely, without losing recording, monitoring or control over file transfers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Advanced Persistent Threat Protection
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
CrowdStrike leads Gartner cyberthreat intelligence quadrant
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Featured News
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud on the road to autonomous SecOps
The new tools could cut analysts’ manual threat-response work from days to minutes as Google Cloud pushes SecOps towards an autonomous SOC.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Expert Columns
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
From fragmentation to focus: Can one security framework simplify compliance?
Hexnode CEO on how fintech breaches multiply where device visibility ends
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Exclusive: Google Cloud on the road to autonomous SecOps
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
Recent Advanced Persistent Threat Protection News
Blackwired & NTT Japan launch ThirdWatch in market
Blackwired teams with NTT Japan to launch AI-driven ThirdWatch threat intelligence platform for pre-emptive cyber defence in Japan.
Blackwired, NTT Security Japan partner on cyber intel
Blackwired teams with NTT Security Japan to embed its ThirdWatch intel platform in managed services, boosting pre-emptive cyber defence.
Delta unveils zero-deductible cyber cover in Singapore
Delta launches zero-deductible cyber cover in Singapore, promising instant quotes via a five-point digital assessment for SMEs across Asia.
Indosat opens Jakarta cyber hub to counter AI threats
Indosat opens Jakarta Security Command Centre with Cisco and Splunk, offering 24/7 managed cyber defence as AI-driven threats surge.
Indonesia launches SHECURE Digital to protect women online
Indonesia has launched SHECURE Digital, a national programme to shield women and girls from online abuse, extortion and data exploitation.
AI-first firms in Southeast Asia face rising cyber risk
AI-first firms in Southeast Asia suffer longer, costlier cyber incidents as rising AI use widens attack surfaces and fuels scraping costs.
Keeper expands PAM distribution with Ingram in Singapore
Keeper deepens its Ingram Micro alliance in Singapore, extending KeeperPAM to more partners amid rising identity-based cyber attacks.
Singapore Budget 2026 backs secure, cost‑savvy AI push
Singapore's Budget 2026 fires up a national AI drive, tying innovation to cyber resilience, third‑party risk controls and strict cost discipline.
NetAssist cuts threat times with Graylog SIEM refresh
NetAssist deploys Graylog Security, slashing threat detection from four hours to under 45 minutes while cutting SIEM and infra costs.
Indosat's AI spam shield blocks scams worth USD $500m
Indosat's AI spam shield blocked 2bn risky contacts in six months, averting scam losses of about USD $500m for Indonesian users.
AI-driven cyber attacks surge in Check Point 2026 report
AI-fuelled cyber attacks surged 70% in 2025, with Check Point warning of machine-speed, multi-channel campaigns targeting key sectors.
ITSEC Asia & Infinix partner on mobile cyber defence
ITSEC Asia teams with Infinix to pre-install AI cyber defence app IntelliBroń Aman on new smartphones, targeting 100,000 users in Indonesia.
AI to manage 41% of Singapore customer service by 2027
AI is set to manage 41% of Singapore's customer service cases by 2027, as service teams embrace “agentic” tools despite security concerns.
Zyxel firewall wins Taiwan Excellence Award 2026
Zyxel's USG FLEX 50HP hybrid firewall secures a Taiwan Excellence Award 2026, taking Zyxel Group's tally of honours past the 100 mark.
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia's widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.
Singapore leads in third-party cyber risk, yet breaches rise
Singapore firms boast world-leading third-party cyber risk programmes, yet 93% still report supply chain-related breaches, BlueVoyant warns.
Thailand taps Elastic to power 'Year of Cybersecurity'
Thailand's cyber agency picks Elastic as core platform for 2025 'Year of Cybersecurity', spanning government rollout and skills training.
Why cyber resilience is now a CFO priority
Hong Kong CFOs now prioritise cyber resilience as cyberattacks increasingly risk financial stability, compliance and corporate reputation across sectors.
Qilin ransomware targets 25 Korean finance firms in cyber surge
Qilin ransomware group has targeted 25 South Korean finance firms using managed service providers, exposing 2TB of data in a politically charged cyberattack surge.
CloudSEK partners Seed Group to bring AI cyber defences to GCC
CloudSEK partners with Dubai's Seed Group to offer AI-driven cybersecurity tools across the GCC, marking a key expansion into the Middle East market.
Job Moves
Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
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Exclusive Networks appoints Agustini Kho as Country Manager for Indonesia
LMNTRIX expands APAC team with new hire
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