Security & Risk

At IDC, we know that data tell a story, we know how to listen to it. Join these security sessions to get insights into security and privacy technology evolution and viewpoints on top-of-mind themes for security practitioners.

In cybersecurity, information sharing is critical. One vulnerability can bring down government agencies, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The Columbus Cybersecurity Conference is connecting the region’s top security professionals, with topics ranging from leadership best practices on delegation, setting metrics, training, and building effective teams to protect your organization from advanced threat actors. Other topics include effective incident response and strategies in cybersecurity resilience.

The endlessly expanding digital footprint of modern organizations is introducing new security challenges. The pandemic response has accelerated hybrid work and the digitalization of business processes in the cloud. Concurrently, last year experienced sustained big game ransomware attacks, multiple attacks on the digital supply chain, deeply embedded vulnerabilities, and increasing attacks on identity systems. These accumulated security challenges are compounded by a shortage of skilled security staff at all levels. These factors are impacting how security and risk management leaders:

Asia’s rapid technology evolution is transforming the threat landscape for the region’s financial institutions. Digitised services and operations have enabled growth and innovation for the industry, but also exacerbated cyber risks and cybercrime. More than 65% of Singapore-based organisations were hit by ransomware last year. At the same time, security attacks have evolved and become more complex with a rise in technically advanced scams and non-technology focused attacks that exploit human vulnerabilities.