Recent Kaspersky research in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region shows that 61% and 64% of enterprises have already integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) into their infrastructure, with an additional 28% and 26% are making additional plans. Hired within 2 years.
According to Kaspersky Lab, interconnected technologies such as AI, IoT, and more are reshaping enterprises by increasing data collection and process automation. However, it also introduces new security risks that require attention to protect business assets and customer data.
As interconnected technologies proliferate, businesses are advised to ensure they have robust cybersecurity measures in place to protect against emerging threats.
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“The increasing amount of data being collected and transmitted requires us to strengthen our cybersecurity measures,” said Adrian Hyer, Kaspersky Lab's managing director for Asia Pacific. “Enterprises have the right resources for cybersecurity to protect critical assets, build customer trust in an increasingly interconnected environment, and use new solutions to meet future interconnect technology challenges.” must be assigned.”
Vulnerability to cyber attacks
Kaspersky Lab's “Connecting the Future of Business” survey surveyed 560 senior IT security leaders around the world, including 100 respondents from APAC, to examine the impact of interconnected technologies on cybersecurity. I did. The study delved into various technologies such as AI, IoT, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), digital twin, 6G, Web 3.0, and data space.
Research reveals that while AI and IoT deployments are widespread, data spaces are currently used by 27% of companies and more than half plan to deploy them in the future. . Other technologies such as AR/VR, 6G, and Web 3.0 are also being considered for integration by over 70% of surveyed companies.
Despite the benefits of interconnected technologies, their increasing prevalence exposes them to vulnerability to cyber-attacks. Approximately 13% to 14% of organizations find it difficult to secure AI and IoT, and fewer feel completely secure. Less adopted technologies such as AR/VR and 6G pose the biggest cybersecurity challenges, with 40% to 51% of Asian companies finding it difficult to secure these technologies.
“This highlights the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures as businesses adopt interconnected technologies,” Kaspersky said.
To address the transformative impact of interconnected technologies, organizations must prioritize robust strategies for implementation and protection. Based on research insights, Kaspersky recommends his four key approaches to hardening organizations against cyber threats.
- Adopt secure by design principles. Integrating cybersecurity throughout the software development lifecycle ensures resilience against cyberattacks. Solutions like Cyber Immune built on KasperskyOS minimize the threat surface and strengthen your defenses against breaches.
- Invest in employee training. Fostering a cyber-aware culture depends on equipping your workforce with knowledge and skills. Kaspersky Expert training enables InfoSec professionals to better defend against evolving threats.
- Upgrade your cybersecurity solution. As interconnected technologies proliferate, advanced platforms like Kaspersky Extended Detection and Response (XDR) are essential to correlating telemetry and enabling rapid threat detection and response. For AI solutions that rely on containers, products like Kaspersky Container Security ensure end-to-end security throughout the application lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance: Complying with regulations protects against legal and reputational risks. Continually aligning your cybersecurity practices with evolving standards and legal requirements can help reduce potential pitfalls.
