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 […]
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See More, Stop More: Lumen named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Asia-Pacific Managed Security Services 2024 Vendor Assessment
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 […]
The Last Mile to APRA CPS 230 – It’s Time to Fortify, Not Just Follow
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 […]
How do organisations in Asia Pacific tackle vulnerability management?
In 2024, we have seen the impacts of cyberattacks on many organisations largely around data breaches and ransomware. The most recent news being an entertainment company that had over 500 million user data allegedly exposed on the dark web, while several ransomware incidents were targeted at retail, manufacturing and healthcare industries. Such incidents underscore the […]
MDR vs IR: Taking the best approach for your organisation
Organisations are now facing a growing range of threats amidst a rapidly changing technological landscape. Not only do they have to deal with advanced persistent threats (APTs) such as browser-based malware and social engineering, but also with zero-day exploits, file-less malware, and rampant ransomware. In such cases, taking a reactive approach to cybersecurity management can […]
What are the cybersecurity hot takes for 2024?
Cyberattackers in the Asia Pacific region have become increasingly smarter with the advent of generative AI. As large language models are integrated into consumer-facing products, the threat surface for cyberattackers has also expanded. However, generative AI also offers specialised capabilities to more efficiently counter the evolving threats posed by malevolent actors. In 2023, cyberattackers used […]