Trend Micro
Survey Reveals Less Than 1 in 10 APAC Companies
Survey Reveals Less Than 1 in 10 APAC Companies
Fully
Understand How Cyber Attacks Are Performed
Understand How Cyber Attacks Are Performed
· Online survey conducted in eight
countries across APAC discovers that 59 percent of companies attribute
“employees’ lack of cyber security knowledge” as the biggest inside threat
countries across APAC discovers that 59 percent of companies attribute
“employees’ lack of cyber security knowledge” as the biggest inside threat
· Only 25 percent of companies
surveyed are confident that their organizations are fully prepared for cyber
attacks
surveyed are confident that their organizations are fully prepared for cyber
attacks
Singapore, 25th July 2016 – Less than 1 in 10
companies in Asia Pacific (APAC) fully understand how cyber attacks are
performed, according to the cybersecurity benchmarking online survey conducted
by Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cyber security
solutions.
companies in Asia Pacific (APAC) fully understand how cyber attacks are
performed, according to the cybersecurity benchmarking online survey conducted
by Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cyber security
solutions.
Based on the survey
responses contributed by 300 companies operating in the APAC region, including
Singapore, Taiwan, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and New
Zealand, the lack of cyber security awareness is prevalent among enterprises.
responses contributed by 300 companies operating in the APAC region, including
Singapore, Taiwan, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and New
Zealand, the lack of cyber security awareness is prevalent among enterprises.
Close to 50 percent of
those surveyed indicate that there is no security awareness program in their
organizations, as a result, 59 percent attribute “employees’ lack of
knowledge” as the biggest insider threat to cyber security, in addition to
other threats such as corporate espionage (10%), disgruntled
employees/ex-employees (13%), employee theft (6%) and compromised credentials (12%).
those surveyed indicate that there is no security awareness program in their
organizations, as a result, 59 percent attribute “employees’ lack of
knowledge” as the biggest insider threat to cyber security, in addition to
other threats such as corporate espionage (10%), disgruntled
employees/ex-employees (13%), employee theft (6%) and compromised credentials (12%).
The survey also found
that only 25 percent of companies
are confident that they are fully prepared for cyber attacks, while close to 50
percent anticipate a targeted cyber attack in 2016.
that only 25 percent of companies
are confident that they are fully prepared for cyber attacks, while close to 50
percent anticipate a targeted cyber attack in 2016.
“Cyber threats are real.
Furthermore, with the rapid adoption of digitization, cloud and the Internet of
Things (IoT), cyber threats are becoming more personal and more complicated. The
first and foremost step towards implementing a sound cyber security strategy is
for businesses to take control internally of people, systems and processes,”
says Dhanya Thakkar, Managing Director and Vice President, Trend Micro, Asia
Pacific.
Furthermore, with the rapid adoption of digitization, cloud and the Internet of
Things (IoT), cyber threats are becoming more personal and more complicated. The
first and foremost step towards implementing a sound cyber security strategy is
for businesses to take control internally of people, systems and processes,”
says Dhanya Thakkar, Managing Director and Vice President, Trend Micro, Asia
Pacific.
“Humans can be
vulnerable, however, the weakness can be turned into the most effective defence
line when empowered with the right mindset and knowledge. Companies should
enforce rigorous security awareness programs, implement regular real-life
security drills and encourage people to constantly upgrade skills in order to
be fully prepared in the face of ongoing threats,” he adds.
vulnerable, however, the weakness can be turned into the most effective defence
line when empowered with the right mindset and knowledge. Companies should
enforce rigorous security awareness programs, implement regular real-life
security drills and encourage people to constantly upgrade skills in order to
be fully prepared in the face of ongoing threats,” he adds.
Dedicated to help
businesses improve cyber security awareness, preparedness and efficiency, Trend
Micro’s CLOUDSEC 2016 conference themed “Take Control” will see its senior executives
and external global security experts sharing their perspectives and insights in
guiding businesses to take control
businesses improve cyber security awareness, preparedness and efficiency, Trend
Micro’s CLOUDSEC 2016 conference themed “Take Control” will see its senior executives
and external global security experts sharing their perspectives and insights in
guiding businesses to take control
internally of people,
systems and processes. The regional conference will visit major Asia Pacific
cities, including:
systems and processes. The regional conference will visit major Asia Pacific
cities, including:
China:
August 5
August 5
India:
August 11
August 11
Philippines:
August 16
August 16
Singapore:
August 24
August 24
Taiwan: August 25
Hong
Kong: August 26
Kong: August 26
Indonesia:
August 30
August 30
Australia:
September 1
September 1
Republic of Korea:
September 8
September 8
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