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As technology and data become increasingly indispensable to our lives, it is imperative for consumers and business owners to understand the importance of cybersecurity and keep digital interactions and transactions secure.
As a global cybersecurity solutions provider, ESET aspires to enable all users to enjoy the full potential of technology in a secure digital world.
ESET’s security solutions allow businesses and consumers in more than 30 languages across 200 countries and territories to make the most of the digital world.

As the world embraces artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G connectivity, the digital landscape is changing dramatically.
In Asia, the need for cybersecurity is particularly key, as countries across the continent are growing economically and pushing digitalisation efforts.
Growth of Asia’s digital economies
With this digital push, businesses across various industries have begun implementing advanced technology such as AI and machine learning to improve operational efficiency.
Many companies also recognise the need to leverage digital technologies to enhance competitiveness in Asia and have worked with cloud, mobile apps and analytics to reap the rewards of digital transformation.
Aside from businesses, consumers are also embracing smart devices and IoT devices to expand their connectivity.
To date, there are about seven billion internet-connected devices, with the number expected to grow further in future, according to market research firm IoT Analytics.

The rise of digital technology means the value of data has grown exponentially.
Cybersecurity has therefore played a crucial role in supporting the development of the digital economy by securing the safety of digital transactions and interactions.
ESET hopes to demonstrate to the public the importance of cybersecurity in a bid to create a safe environment for everyone to enjoy the full potential of technology and its benefits.
Raising awareness of growing cyberthreat
The growing digitalisation also comes with risks: increasing dependency on connected devices creates new vulnerabilities and avenues of attack.
With 5G networks expected to connect cars and a multitude of devices within two to three years, these vulnerabilities are rapidly growing.

According to a report from Accenture and the Ponemon Institute, cyberattacks caused by malware and “malicious insiders” increased 12 per cent in 2018 and accounted for one third of all damages.
While experts are well aware of the dangers, there involves high costs for developing nations to ensure effective cybersecurity.
ESET consistently researches trends and threat developments and can predict possible new risks to help raise awareness among all stakeholders.
From consumers to large scale enterprises, ESET has a solution suited to your needs.
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ESET, the global cybersecurity solutions provider, says the need for cybersecurity is particularly key in Asia, where countries across the continent are developing and pushing digitalisation efforts. Photo: Shutterstock

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Last year saw 12 per cent rise in cyberattacks, sparking one third of all damages, after rise in data use, especially in Asia, as people embrace smart devices
Global cybersecurity solutions provider – which can predict possible new risks – serves businesses and consumers across 200 nations and territories



Global cybersecurity solutions provider, which can predict possible new risks of cyberattacks, serves businesses and consumers across 200 nations and territories
