Hardening the human firewall
The role of humans in an organisation’s security is double-edged—a security threat on one side and a vital security asset on the other. A recent Verizon study finds that most breaches involved a non-malicious human element, including people falling victim to a social engineering attack or making an error (68%). On the other hand, when employees know and embrace […]
Manufacturing, Singapore’s most targeted industry by cyberattacks in 2023
Manufacturing was the most targeted industry by cyber threats in 2023, according to the fifth edition of Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 by Ensign InfoSecurity. Treasure trove Contributing over 20% to Singapore’s GDP, the manufacturing industry becomes a primary target for cybercriminals for being a treasure trove of valuable data, such as contracts, supplier details, trade secrets, industrial designs, and personal information. Moreover, disruption […]
Study finds notable increase in cloud security incidents
There has been a significant increase in cloud security incidents, from 24% in 2023 to 61% in 2024 based on a study by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. The 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals that only 21% of organisations emphasise threat prevention and only 4% said they can mitigate risks easily and quickly. Most organisations have expressed concern […]
99% of businesses in APAC struggle with identity verification
A staggering 99% of APAC businesses are struggling with identity verification, as the majority expect increasing AI-powered identity-based threats in the next 12 months, according to Ping Identity’s recent survey. “As cyber attackers are increasingly using sophisticated AI methods to conduct fraudulent activities, business leaders in Asia Pacific need to recognise the urgency of enhancing their security measures to reduce financial and reputational loss. Organisations that […]