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Tokyo is now home to a Neustar anti-DDoS data scrubbing center
Distributed Denial of Service

Tokyo is now home to a Neustar anti-DDoS data scrubbing center

Neustar's DDoS defense network expands as Tokyo data scrubbing center becomes fully operational #cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion
Cybersecurity

Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion

Singtel Group's venture capital arm Singtel Innov8 is backing US 'deception technology' firm Attivo Networks through an undisclosed amount of funding.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
'Urgent call to action' for ASEAN nations - improve cybersecurity or face losing $750b
Malware

'Urgent call to action' for ASEAN nations - improve cybersecurity or face losing $750b

A new report is rallying for 'an urgent call to action' for ASEAN nations, saying that a 'radical agenda' may help defend against cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
NTT-AT & Trusona partner to deliver NoPasswords solution in Japan
Multi-factor authentication

NTT-AT & Trusona partner to deliver NoPasswords solution in Japan

NTT Advanced Technology is now partnering with identity authentication provider Trusona to bring multi-factor authentication to customers in Japan.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
NEC contributes biometric & sensor tech to Singapore public safety trials
Digital Signage

NEC contributes biometric & sensor tech to Singapore public safety trials

The security trials, conducted over a 12-month period, were held both in and near Jurong Island as part of the Safety and Security Industry Programme.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
NTT Security launches in Thailand as region's cyber risk grows
Managed Security Services Provider

NTT Security launches in Thailand as region's cyber risk grows

NTT Security expands into Thailand to provide cybersecurity services as the country's economy grows, increasing cyber risks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
StorageCraft & Datum Technology deliver data protection to Singapore
Data Protection

StorageCraft & Datum Technology deliver data protection to Singapore

StorageCraft expands in Singapore with Datum Technology partnership, targeting SMEs with robust data protection and disaster recovery solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
UBoat Remote Access Trojan targeting Korean businesses
Malware

UBoat Remote Access Trojan targeting Korean businesses

A new custom Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is making its way around various countries in Southeast Asia and may be going after Korean targets.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Web & mobile applications present significant risk to Asia businesses
Risk & Compliance

Web & mobile applications present significant risk to Asia businesses

Over half of Asia Pacific businesses see customer-facing web and mobile applications as the highest security risk, according to a survey by Synopsys.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Indonesian cloud hosting firm Dewaweb to provide CloudLinux web server security
DataCentre infrastructure

Indonesian cloud hosting firm Dewaweb to provide CloudLinux web server security

CloudLinux has selected Indonesia's Dewaweb hosting company to deliver AI-powered web server security to customers in Indonesia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Israel-based OT security provider SCADAfence raises $10m funding
SCADA

Israel-based OT security provider SCADAfence raises $10m funding

Israel-based SCADAfence raises USD $10m in Series A funding, aiming to boost R-D and expand across Asia, Europe, and North America in OT security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Cisco survey: APAC SMBs using technology to stay secure
Cybersecurity

Cisco survey: APAC SMBs using technology to stay secure

A survey commissioned by Cisco and conducted by IDC found that SMBs' top technology priorities include IT security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
STT Connect and Armor partner up to create an impenetrable cloud
Hyperscale

STT Connect and Armor partner up to create an impenetrable cloud

The two companies aim to deliver a fully integrated and managed security service with end-to-end protection...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
OceanLotus Group thought to be targeting ASEAN nations on behalf of Vietnam
Firewalls

OceanLotus Group thought to be targeting ASEAN nations on behalf of Vietnam

The OceanLotus Group, also known as APT 32, may be on the hunt for targets in ASEAN nations and acting on behalf of Vietnam state interests.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017
Southeast Asian govt firms targeted by Sowbug cyberespionage group
Malware

Southeast Asian govt firms targeted by Sowbug cyberespionage group

Southeast Asian and South American governments are under fire from a well-resourced cyberespionage group called Sowbug.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2017
Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas reveals renewed focus on cybersecurity
Security Operations Centres

Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas reveals renewed focus on cybersecurity

The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) has renewed its guidelines on information security management with a renewed focus on cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
NEC & Japan Govt take cyber defence training to ASEAN administration
Digital Signage

NEC & Japan Govt take cyber defence training to ASEAN administration

NEC provides cybersecurity training for ASEAN staff through Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' project.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
In depth: A lawyer's perspective on ethical hacking & penetration testing in Asia
DevOps

In depth: A lawyer's perspective on ethical hacking & penetration testing in Asia

What is'ethical hacking' in an organisation and are there any grey areas in the law? We sat down with RHTLaw Taylor Wessing's Jack Ow to find out.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Chinese 'Bronze Butler' group suspected of stealing IP from Japan
Firewalls

Chinese 'Bronze Butler' group suspected of stealing IP from Japan

Chinese cyber spies, Bronze Butler, steal Japanese IP in a prolonged espionage campaign targeting technology sectors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017