The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.
What to know about Data Protection
Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.
In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.
By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.
Asian Data Protection News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Singapore leaders split on AI failure accountability
Concerns over legal, reputational and data risks are rising as nearly all Singapore companies use AI, yet trust in its accuracy stays low.
45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says
Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.
As Japan widens bank cyber oversight to data partners, identity becomes the perimeter
Japan's banks face broader cyber risk as regulators begin treating data-sharing partners and AI agents as part of the attack surface.
Proofpoint finds Southeast Asia firms lag on DMARC
Most of Southeast Asia's biggest firms still leave customers exposed to spoofed emails, with only 17% enforcing the strictest DMARC setting.
Proofpoint launches AI SOC Analyst Agent with OpenAI
Security teams are under pressure to triage alert floods faster, as the new agent links Proofpoint data with OpenAI reasoning.
Broadcom launches VMware Private AI Cloud for enterprises
Enterprises can now keep AI workloads and sensitive data on the same private cloud, as Broadcom adds governance and security controls.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage
Google named Gartner cloud leader for ninth straight year
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware Tanzu Platform
Featured News
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
Cohesity mitigating shadow AI by empowering staffers
Approved AI tools are cutting shadow use by staff, but Cohesity warns the bigger risk is corrupted enterprise knowledge and weak governance.
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
Agentic rollout creates new identity security challenge
Poor governance is leaving many AI agents stuck out of production, while those that run can expose firms to legal and security risks.
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Expert Columns
Why Email and Phone Append Matter for Prescreen Campaigns
Weaponizing trust: How AI and social engineering bypass personal security boundaries
As Japan widens bank cyber oversight to data partners, identity becomes the perimeter
Your annual conference is running on a data stack IT never reviewed
The next stage of HR AI adoption in Asia starts with two things
Why data management will make or break your RISE with SAP migration
Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first
AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
The hidden security risk in document redaction
5 common data governance pitfalls and how to fix them
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Protection News
Tech Data expands CloudCasa distribution in Malaysia
Businesses in Singapore and Malaysia will gain access to Kubernetes backup and recovery tools as cloud-native spending lifts demand for resilience.
The next stage of HR AI adoption in Asia starts with two things
Asia's HR teams risk inaccurate or exposed employee data unless AI is built on unified records and tightly governed access.
AI insurance sales pilot launched in Japanese dealerships
The trial could ease staffing pressure and compliance burdens for Japanese dealers as they sell insurance alongside cars in live showrooms.
Why penetration testing must move at the speed of attackers
Stolen credentials can become an operational foothold within hours, leaving annual assessments too slow to catch the real attack paths.
Singapore agentic AI adoption rises to 51% in 2026
Most firms are still using AI to speed up staff tasks rather than redesigning workflows, even as adoption jumps to 51%.
Autonomous AI agents hit Asian government in four-day breach
Up to 85 government accounts were compromised in a four-day campaign that also reached nuclear and energy organisations, researchers said.
Ant upgrades AQ for Doctor in China health platform
China's more than five million doctors could gain a single AI workflow, as Ant rolls out upgraded tools for consultations, follow-up care and research.
ITSEC launches cybersecurity & AI academy in Jakarta
Indonesia's digital skills gap is fuelling demand for practical cyber and AI training, as firms struggle to hire workers.
Saviynt launches Zuma AI identity security platform
The platform targets firms struggling to govern AI agents and machine identities, as Saviynt tops USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue.
Singapore ransomware attacks aided by AI, Proofpoint finds
In Singapore, 68% of ransomware-hit organisations said AI made attacks more effective, as phishing and impersonation drove most incidents.
ITSEC Asia launches Bronyx AI for automated testing
Businesses may get security test results in hours as ITSEC Asia's new platform flags risks and keeps human consultants in the loop.
Hong Kong shoppers embrace AI, but not at checkout
While discovery is already mainstream, 45% of Hong Kong shoppers still balk at letting AI complete purchases, the survey found.
Singapore warnings on identity gaps after breaches
Breaches in Singapore and Japan are sharpening scrutiny of identity controls, as regulators eye tougher rules for data centres and cloud firms.
China cloud market turns to compliance & resilience
Regulation, resilience and AI are now shaping Chinese companies' cloud choices as hybrid models dominate and vendor risk rises.
Shopee & Meta launch Instagram affiliate partnerships
More creators in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Brazil can now earn commissions by tagging Shopee products in Instagram posts and Reels.
Bitdefender report flags AI blind spots in Singapore
More than half of Singapore respondents lacked full visibility of employee AI use, heightening fears over shadow tools, data leaks and breaches.
Singapore workers fear deepfake scams & weak AI oversight
Human error and ungoverned AI are heightening cyber risk in Singapore, where most workers say deepfakes are hard to spot and scams could succeed.
Makassar hosts cyber resilience drive for executives
Rising cyber threats are forcing more Indonesian firms to rehearse crisis decisions, as a Makassar session drew about 100 executives and specialists.
Agoda launches public bug bounty with USD $6,000 reward
Researchers can now earn up to USD $6,000 for exposing flaws in Agoda's core web services, APIs and mobile app via HackerOne.
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
The appointments bolster Google Cloud's push for AI and cloud growth in Southeast Asia, as competition intensifies across key markets.
