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Cybersecurity in ASEAN: An Urgent Call to Action
2 TheCybersecurityChallenge is Escalating
In section 1, we highlighted that ASEAN countries are a prime target for cyberattacks, and a low
level of preparedness makes the region particularly vulnerable. There is a need for urgency in
addressing the problem as the threat landscape will escalate.
In the rapidly evolving cyber landscape, four issues must be addressed:
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The growing interconnectedness across the region and geographical dispersion of the
physical supply chain will intensify systemic risk, making the region only as strong as its
weakest link.
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Diverging national priorities and varying paces of digital evolution will continue to foster
a sustained pattern of underinvestment.
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Limited sharing of threat intelligence, often because of mistrust and a lack of transparency,
will lead to even more porous cyber defense mechanisms.
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Note: HIPS is host-based intrusion prevention system. NIST is National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Sources: RSA, National Institute of Standards and Technology; A.T. Kearney analysis
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