APAC nations need cybersecurity strategies

Networks Asia staff
02 Jul 2015
00:00

Cybersecurity is an increasingly urgent issue for governments around the world, but a new study from BSA | The Software Alliance finds that markets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have been slow to produce comprehensive national cybersecurity strategies, and implement the necessary legal frameworks for security and critical infrastructure protection.

At the same time, the study finds tremendous opportunities exist in each market to improve the systems needed to protect against, prevent, mitigate, and respond to cyberattacks. Doing so, BSA advises, will bolster confidence in cutting-edge, internet-enabled technologies and services, and at the same time drive economic growth and productivity.

“This study is an important tool not only for APAC government leaders, but for governments worldwide to understand how their cybersecurity efforts compare to other countries,” BSA President and CEO Victoria Espinel said. “We hope the Dashboard will help public and private stakeholders effectively prevent and respond to cyberattacks and incidents and that it serves as a valuable tool to help reduce the costs and risks associated with growing cyber threats.”

Launched recently, BSA’s APAC Cybersecurity Dashboard is an in-depth study of the cybersecurity approaches of 10 APAC markets, comprising Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.

The Dashboard examines, in detail, the foundational steps needed to increase cybersecurity and improve cyber resilience within these markets.

“The Dashboard highlights that policymakers should establish the proper policy, legal and operational frameworks; improve collaboration with relevant stakeholders’ communities; effectively share meaningful cybersecurity information; and prioritize the protection of critical infrastructures. Accomplishing these goals is an urgent matter, and the Dashboard aims to facilitate the discussions and debates needed to advance the cybersecurity infrastructures of APAC markets,” said Boon Poh Mok, Director, Policy – APAC.

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