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Chris Connell stories

Chris Connell is an insightful author whose recent works delve into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. Through his articles, he sheds light on important appointments, pressing challenges, and significant trends within the industry, offering valuable perspectives to both professionals and lay readers alike.

By exploring stories such as Kaspersky's strategic appointments and the ongoing challenges faced in cyber resilience, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the key factors that influence cybersecurity on a national and organizational level. Connell emphasizes the importance of collaboration and education, which are essential for navigating the complexities of digital security.

Connell also addresses the perceptions and concerns of different demographics towards emerging technologies, such as deepfakes and biometrics. His research highlights the fears shared by millennials and Baby Boomers, showcasing how generational perspectives can shape our approach to technology and security.

The exploration of cybersecurity trends, such as the rising use of mobile payment apps in the APAC region and the increasing IT security budgets, presents a clear narrative of a digitally advancing landscape where enterprises must adapt to stay secure. Readers will find that Connell's stories not only inform but also challenge them to think critically about digital security in their own lives and businesses.

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Kaspersky appoints Ernest Chai as Head of Channel for Asia Pacific
Wed, 3rd May 2023
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Kaspersky has appointed Ernest Chai, former Channel Director of Dell Technologies, as Head of Channel for the Asia Pacific region from April 2023.
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Basic cybersecurity terms unfamiliar to C-level executives in SEA
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
The C-suite sometimes struggles to understand their IT security peers and are not always ready to show their confusion.
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Enterprise in APAC to increase IT security budgets
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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it spending
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The increased complexity of IT infrastructure is a main factor driving cyber security spending for companies of all sizes.
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Cybersecurity loopholes prevalent in South East Asia
Tue, 27th Sep 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
In terms of the share of vulnerabilities with publicly available exploits, three countries out of top five are located in Southeast Asia.
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Kaspersky APAC retains top spot in channel satisfaction matrix
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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This saw it rank highest among all cybersecurity vendors included in the matrix and secure the number one position for the second year in a row.
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COVID-19 drives up digital payments throughout APAC region
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The latest research by Kaspersky reveals that mobile payment apps are booming in APAC, with 90% of respondents using them in the past year.
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Building cyber capacity and resilience for our digital future
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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it training
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
The journey to cyber resilience varies for every nation, but collaboration and education are key, according to Kaspersky.
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Research finds millennials and boomers fear deepfakes and biometrics most of future tech
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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Millennials and Baby Boomers in South East Asia are afraid of deepfakes and wary of future technologies, according to research by Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky ranked number one in channel partner satisfaction
Mon, 1st Mar 2021
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partner programmes
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report
Kaspersky ranked number one in channel satisfaction, receiving the highest overall rating of 87.8% in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark.