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What you need to do to ensure the security of your database in the cloud

Many APAC organisations are still behind when it comes to establishing the necessary precautions for their databases when they move to the cloud.

Nov 9 2021 10:28PM

Steps that can help you build a collaborative security culture

Apathy and frustration among employees working from home may give rise to security breaches if they are not managed well. What can CISOs do to protect their organisations against the threat of cyber crime?

Nov 9 2021 10:11PM

Ten pressure tactics by ransomware attackers

The new pressure tactics highlight the shift in ransomware pressure techniques from solely encrypting data to including other pain points, such as harassing employees.

Nov 8 2021 11:52AM

Singapore’s Fullerton Health breach sees massive loss of data from 400,000 people

This is another lesson to not let our guard down – even with third party vendors – and to assume that threat actors can always infiltrate your infrastructure anytime.

Nov 1 2021 4:44PM

Cloud security not keeping pace with changing APAC landscape

McAfee report shows that four countries in the region – India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore – are the most vulnerable in 2021, and it may get worse due to talent shortage

Oct 27 2021 8:04AM

Fortifying DNS security can better protect the healthcare sector

The large amounts of patient and insurance data used in healthcare has made the industry attractive to cyber breaches. DNS is one of the mostly commonly used attack vectors. How can we prevent them?

Oct 26 2021 10:02AM

Should APAC businesses start moving to Zero Trust now?

The Zero Trust framework will enable an organisation to have full visibility of their networks and detect any unusual activity in a timely manner.

Oct 25 2021 9:07AM

Manufacturing and production industries more able to handle ransomware attacks

The need to prepare proper recovery measures is critical should a ransomware attack occur – but for manufacturing and production companies, this may mean restoring data from backups and not submitting to demands.

Oct 20 2021 8:10AM

How to protect your operational technology environments from security risks

As new operational processes become digitised and automated, organisations need to be mindful of the security and resiliency of their cloud environments.

Oct 19 2021 9:33AM

The vulnerabilities of APAC databases put them at risk from data breaches

Australia, Singapore, China, and Japan rank above the global average of 39% with at least half or more of their databases deemed vulnerable.

Oct 13 2021 8:04AM

Credit reporting agency offers dark web monitoring tool to Malaysians for free

Response comes after credit reporting services from all agencies were suspended by Malaysia’s Bank Negara.

Oct 5 2021 8:25AM

Singaporeans are aware of the online risks but do little to safeguard themselves

Amongst its APAC counterparts, Singaporeans rank the highest when it comes to placing trust in the government to keep them safe from online threats.

Oct 4 2021 8:03AM

Singapore SMEs hit by cyber breaches, but fare better than regional counterparts

Half have suffered losses of $500,000, while the most common methods that attackers used to infiltrate their systems include malware and phishing.

Sep 29 2021 8:03AM

Financial sector bears the highest costs from DNS attacks

Cyber attacks on financial institutions not only hurt the industry but have a wider implication for the economy and can have a devastating negative impact.

Sep 27 2021 8:15AM

What will it take to stop the next ‘supply chain hack’?

Cyber criminals can still breach your organisation by targeting your software or IT services vendor. These hacks can greatly impact in the theft of data, your business’s most precious asset.

Sep 20 2021 8:03AM

Phishing can be perilous if you underestimate its impact

A lack of a clear definition or consensus on phishing by IT individuals and their companies – not just in Asia but globally – is raising alarm bells.

Sep 13 2021 8:02AM

Tips on how to secure your healthcare data in multi-function devices

As patient information is captured using the available network of MFDs, the information becomes vulnerable to human error, theft or delivery of data through noncompliant mobile devices – giving rise to breaches.

Sep 10 2021 8:10AM

How prepared is the healthcare industry to ward off cyber breaches?

With the high cost of medical equipment and practitioners slow to embrace digital technologies, is the sector a ticking time bomb for an attack that will have ramifications beyond data loss and be fatal to critical-life services?

Sep 1 2021 8:07AM

How to establish digital trust with a distributed workforce

As the hybrid working model becomes the default, cyber criminals can exploit security loopholes to get access into organisations. How then do we ensure that information is being accessed by who it’s intended for?

Aug 30 2021 8:04AM

APAC faces more disruption compared to other regions during pandemic

The diversity of countries and cultures within the APAC region proved a challenge when transitioning to a hybrid working arrangement.

Aug 27 2021 8:12AM