As the adage goes, "With great power comes great responsibility". However, today's digital landscape demands a crucial modification—with a great digital attack surface comes the critical responsibility to protect it. This responsibility extends beyond IT departments to the highest echelons of leadership.
In today's digital-first economy, organisations are rapidly embracing digital transformation to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. However, this expansion of the digital footprint comes with a sobering reality—every new digital initiative potentially offers cybercriminals another point of entry into your organisation.
Findings from Trend Micro's latest Cyber Risk Report paint a concerning picture for Southeast Asia. The region now holds the second-highest average risk rating globally at 43.2, trailing only the Americas. One of the predominant threats contributing to this rating is unauthorised access to high-risk cloud applications, particularly as organisations accelerate their adoption of cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI). Adding to these concerns, the prevalence of old and inactive accounts as well as sensitive data being set outside the network continue to create significant vulnerabilities across the region.
