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
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · Cybersecurity · Virtualisation
Last week
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · Cybersecurity · MarTech
Last week
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · Cybersecurity · PAM
Last week
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Gartner · Cybersecurity · DataCentre infrastructure
Last week
The Real World launches expert-approved Campus certificate
Gartner · Cybersecurity · EduTech
Last week
Expert columns
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
The autonomous SOC: A dangerous illusion as firms shift to human-led AI security
By Moe Ibrahim of Exabeam
Last week
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
Last week
Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
By Lara Dewar of GSMA
Last week
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
Last week
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
Last week
Brand vs demand in B2B tech - Why you need both to grow
By Patrick Keenan of LITMUS PR
Last week
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
Last week
The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)
By Matt Reck of Fortra
This month
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
This month
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
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
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
Last week
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
Discussing Hackers
This month
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
Team Cymru launches Total Insights Feeds for threat data
About Malware
Last week
OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names
About Firewalls
Last week
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 with stronger coding
About Software Updates
Last week
CIQ launches Linux compliance platform ahead of deadlines
About Public Sector
Last week
Skillsoft data shows surge in AI skills validation
About Education, Learning & Training
Last week
Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching
About Software Updates
Last week
IWF & Cyacomb launch workplace abuse material scans
About Data Protection
Last week
Temenos forum spotlights AI & banking modernisation
About Digital Engagement
Last week
Cork Cyber adds automated mapping to Vantage platform
About Productivity
Last week
QBE Asia flags rising marine risks across shipping
About Sustainability
Last week
Tether backs Drift Protocol relaunch with GBP £150m
About Hack
Last week
Apple launches business platform as Maps ads near rollout
About App Store
Last week
SentinelOne appoints Shah as Channel Director for ANZ & APJ distribution
About Resellers
Last week
GitLab 18.11 adds AI agents for security & pipelines
About Cloud Services
Last week
11:11 Systems named Cohesity's MSP Strategic Partner
About Cloud Services
Last week
Job moves
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Move at Ledger
Last week
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
Last week
Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
Move at ServiceNow
Last week
Akamai appoints Sean Li to lead Asia Pacific sales
Move at Akamai
This month
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Move at Unisys
This month
Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach
Move at Vistra
This month
Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales
Move at Cisco
This month
Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
Move at Cisco
This month
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Cisco
This month
Delinea names Scott Goree to lead global partner strategy
Move at Cisco
This month
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