Why APAC security leaders need to rethink their Security Operations Centre — before the next breach does it for them. Lumen Technologies | Security Operations | 7mins read There’s a question that keeps coming up in boardrooms across Asia Pacific — and it’s not the one you’d expect. It’s not “Why didn’t we detect it?” […]

It’s been around a week since the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026 in Sydney, the APAC’s premier gathering for security leaders and risk professionals. I’m only now finding a quiet moment to put thoughts to paper.  I believe clockwork, Gartner delivered: sharp keynotes, rigorous analyst perspectives, and that uniquely “Gartner” blend of methodical, research backed clarity on how risk is evolving in […]

Resilience has become one of the most overused – and misunderstood – words in enterprise strategy. Across Asia Pacific, boards are approving larger resilience budgets, more continuity initiatives, and more cyber programmes than ever before. On paper, organisations look stronger. More protected. More prepared.  But in conversations with CIOs, CISOs, and operations leaders across the region, a consistent theme is emerging:  Resilience is […]

Welcome to the Cybersecurity Zoo, where every digital critter is convinced it’s the hero of your network – never mind the chaos they sometimes leave in their wake. Let’s meet the cast of characters keeping your data “safe” (give or take a few false alarms and some lost socks). 1. SIEM (Security Information and Event […]

In today’s hyper-connected Asia-Pacific (APAC), cybersecurity is no longer a siloed IT function, but a fundamental pillar of business resilience and growth. The relentless surge of sophisticated cyber threats demands a paradigm shift from reactive defense to proactive security strategies. Organisations must evolve beyond simply responding to attacks; they must anticipate, predict, and neutralise threats […]

Australia’s financial sector is facing a defining moment. The Medibank credential leak and Optus data breach weren’t just headlines – they were wake-up calls, exposing how vulnerable even the largest organisations can be. These incidents revealed more than technical vulnerabilities; they underscored the urgent need for operational resilience that anticipates and mitigates risks far beyond […]