Mitsubishi Heavy Industries BrandVoice: Lessons In Cybersecurity From A Hotbed Of Digital Growth

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries BrandVoice: Lessons In Cybersecurity From A Hotbed Of Digital Growth

By Johnny Wood

In Asia Pacific, network traffic is forecast to grow by more than a quarter within the next decade.

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The Asia-Pacific region, home to two-thirds of the world's population, is one of the fastest growing areas for digital technology and also a frequent target for cybercrime. In fact, according to Microsoft's Security Endpoint Threat Report 2019, the region experiences cyberattacks at a higher rate than the rest of the world.

As Asia Pacific moves to cloud-based systems and switches on connection-rich 5G telecommunications networks, network traffic is expected to grow, which presents even more opportunities for cybercriminals.

In such a diverse region, attitudes and approaches to digital security differ widely. But developing markets often see lower rates of cyber hygiene and more incidents of pirated software, leaving them vulnerable.

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