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As technology becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, organisations face heightened exposure to a variety of cyber threats, such as unauthorised access and malicious attacks. Cybercriminals are evolving their tactics and exploiting vulnerabilities, prompting businesses to prioritise robust cybersecurity. In this article, we’ll explore different types of cybersecurity measures and the latest trends shaping the industry in 2024.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated with cybersecurity, both as a threat vector and a means for defence. This was the core message shared at the inaugural Singapore AI Security Summit held by the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP) on 3rd July 2024. Attended by stakeholders of the cybersecurity industry, the AI Security Summit served as a gathering of minds for members to discuss the future and outlook of Singapore’s cybersecurity environment in relation to AI.
On 7 May 2024, the Singapore Parliament passed a new bill to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity defences to account for new and evolving technological threats. Dubbed the “Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill”, it outlines that owners of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) are now required to report cybersecurity incidents, including those that happen within their supply chains.
On 7 May 2024, the Singapore Parliament passed a new bill to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity defences to account for new and evolving technological threats. Dubbed the “Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill”, it outlines that owners of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) are now required to report cybersecurity incidents, including those that happen within their supply chains.
In November 2023, a ruthless cyberattack led to a 7-hour internet outage in public hospitals and polyclinics across Singapore. The disruption, categorised as a Distributed-Denial-of-Service attack, prevented legitimate users from accessing online services and crippled internal services such as emails and productivity tools. While the entire ordeal was contained without long-term consequences, a survey of local companies found that 86% of small-medium businesses were ill-equipped to defend themselves against a cyber attack. If you find yourself within that demographic, read on to find out how cybersecurity retainers offer round-the-clock protection for your business.
While digital transformation and technological advancements have brought many benefits to businesses, it also exposes them to more cyber threats, leading to potential significant setbacks. For example, organisations may face the constant risk of data breaches, brand image damages and financial losses. For smaller enterprises, the financial impact of a cyberattack can be even more devastating. Therefore, businesses should prioritise cybersecurity as a fundamental aspect of their operations, safeguarding their assets, reputation, and future growth. This article will pinpoint the importance of cybersecurity for businesses, and share tips for staying safe online.
One of the biggest challenges of hybrid work is bridging the collaboration gap between remote and in-office workers across different locations and time zones. Remote workers may feel isolated, left out or disadvantaged compared to their in-office peers. On the other hand, as more and more workspaces become hybrid, infrastructure gaps or management discrepancies may lead to in-office workers struggling to communicate effectively with their remote colleagues or miss out on more nuanced interactions.
Yahoo, eBay, Equifax, Target Store and Uber. What exactly do these big businesses have in common? These six businesses have been the targets of the largest data breaches in the 21st century. 3 billion accounts were affected in Yahoo, 145 million users in eBay, Personal information of 143 million users from Equifax were affected, 110 million customers were affected in Target Store, 57 million Uber users and drivers were also affected by the breeches (Stage2Data, 2022).
“it’s not if, but when” that organisations will be impacted by a cyberattack has been promoted by cybersecurity practitioners for many years.
Computer networking has become an increasingly important aspect of computing, as it allows users to share files and other resources. In addition, computer networks can provide security for users’ data.
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