Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity funding falls 63 percent in second quarter, says Crunchbase
Venture funding for cybersecurity dropped to just slightly more than $1.6 billion in the just completed second quarter — a 63 percent drop from the same quarter last year when startups saw nearly $4.3 billion, Crunchbase said on Tuesday.
Malaysia to take action against Facebook’s parent Meta over harmful contents
As there is no sufficient cooperation from Meta, MCMC said it has no option but to take definitive steps or legal action against Meta as a measure to ensure that people are secure and protected in the digital sphere. The agency said such action is necessary in promoting accountability for cybersecurity and enhancing consumer protection against online harms,…
The tragedy of the data commons: Why new strategies are needed to bring harmony to IT
#Data, much like drinking water, is a critical resource. Developers need to use this data, and logically, they want to use it as much as possible as it enables them to build innovative applications and products. However, too much data flowing around a modern distributed #enterprise environment carries risks to the larger company.
Without secured remote connectivity, most enterprises aren’t fully ready to tackle IT challenges hybrid work brings
While hybrid work is already largely considered normal, the report makes it clear that modern platforms are better at coping with the demands and challenges around user support in tandem with the current realities of #IT talent supply. While a remote connectivity platform can represent a transformative solution, I believe it is also a necessity for…
Netskope’s Colin Estep on managing cybersecurity risks amid “Great Resignation” [Q&A]
"Departing employees are not the only ones posing a risk. Virtually any employee can exfiltrate #data, whether inadvertently or on purpose. It would be a mistake for organizations to focus their attention on specific cohorts of employees, ignoring the broader risk of easy data exfiltration over ubiquitous cloud-based services. Our research showed most of…
As Web2 giants enter the Web3 space, security will be make-or-break
It is not a question of if, but when and how mass adoption of blockchain technologies will take place. Asset security will be vital to driving wide-scale adoption with confidence.
Balancing innovation and safety: Cybersecurity measures for medical devices
The rise of the interconnected Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and other healthcare cyber-physical systems means cyber threats have the potential to disrupt patient care by triggering device outages or malfunctions.
Are biometrics truly the key to securing Malaysia’s banking sector?
One can’t help to wonder — what’s the next course of action for banks? Is biometric technology truly mature enough to be the silver bullet that provides airtight security and seamless customer experiences that banks are aiming to achieve?
Singapore’s SquareX raises $6M in seed round led by Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia
SquareX, a Singapore-based cybersecurity startup, announced Wednesday it has raised $6 million in a seed round led by Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia. SquareX will use the funds raised on research and development (R&D)-engineering and go-to-market.
The cost of inaction: Why cybersecurity could make or break your business
It is often said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. For all the effort and passion that goes into building a business, leaders cannot afford to overlook laying the foundation of its security system.
