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Insights That Keep You Ahead of Cyber Threats
How do attackers really think? What does a new vulnerability actually mean for your business?
The AKATI Sekurity Insights Blog is where our experts answer the hard questions. We publish frontline analysis and forensic discoveries to give IT professionals and business leaders the practical, technical, and strategic knowledge they need to build a stronger defense.
The 51-Second Breakout: Why Speed is Now Your Biggest Enemy
Cybersecurity breakout times have collapsed to just 51 seconds, rendering human-speed incident response obsolete. With 79% of modern attacks now "malware-free" and utilizing "Living off the Land" (LotL) techniques to bypass traditional EDR, this guide outlines why identity has become the new perimeter. Learn how to combat speed with speed using Phishing-Resistant MFA (FIDO2), Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR), and Just-in-Time (JIT) access models.
Your security is only as strong as your weakest vendor.
Your security is only as strong as your weakest vendor. With the rise of "Fourth-Party" risk and API-based attacks, traditional annual audits are no longer sufficient. This guide explains why the "SolarWinds" era has evolved into the "Snowflake" era of identity attacks and outlines a modern defense strategy using SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) and continuous risk monitoring.
Cloud Security Myths: The 2025 Reality Check
Is your data really safe in a Private VPC? Probably not. Discover why "Identity is the new Perimeter" and how to justify the budget for Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). We break down the real costs of cloud security vs. the $4.44M cost of a breach.
The Ransomware Economy: Why Paying Never Ends Well
Paying ransomware fails: 80% of victims are targeted again. Learn the 2025 threats (encryption-less attacks) and why "immutable backups" are your only safety net.
Deepfake Fraud 2025: The Executive Defense Guide
Deepfake fraud involves more than just face-swapping; 2025 has seen a massive rise in camera injection attacks and real-time voice cloning targeting C-suite executives. With voice fraud attempts surging 1,300%, traditional KYC and firewalls are no longer sufficient. This guide outlines the four critical AI threat vectors facing Malaysian and ASEAN enterprises and provides a technical roadmap for defense—combining cryptographic content authentication, metadata analysis, and out-of-band verification protocols.
Stop Measuring Activity Measure Actual Security.
Ditch vanity metrics. AKATI Sekurity guides boards on using outcome-based KPIs to measure real cybersecurity effectiveness and risk.
Tame Your Security Alert Chaos Instantly
Stop SOC burnout with security automation. AKATI Sekurity explains how SOAR platforms reduce alert fatigue and speed up cyber threat response.
Your Encryption Expires When Quantum Arrives.
Learn why quantum computing makes current encryption expire. AKATI Sekurity explains the PQC migration needed to protect data from future decryption.
Uncover Hidden Breaches Before Your M&A Deal Closes.
Avoid costly M&A surprises. AKATI Sekurity reveals critical cybersecurity red flags to check before acquiring a company and inheriting hidden breaches.
They Hacked Your Supplier To Own Your Network.
AKATI Sekurity explains supply chain attack risks (like SolarWinds) and 6 steps to manage third-party vendor security before you get breached.
Your Legacy Systems Create Invisible Business Risks.
AKATI Sekurity explores the $280B technical debt crisis of legacy systems. Learn why critical but outdated software persists and discover strategies for managing the risk.
Demand Built In Safety From Your Software Vendors.
AKATI Sekurity explains Secure by Design vs Secure by Default software. Learn why built-in security is now essential for vendors and buyers.
Uncover Attack Paths Through Strategic Paranoia.
Learn proactive cybersecurity with threat modeling. AKATI Sekurity shows how to find attack paths and protect critical assets before breaches occur.
Ship Faster, Ship Safer: How DevSecOps Ends the Software Launch Logjam
Learn how integrating security (DevSecOps) accelerates software releases while reducing vulnerabilities. AKATI Sekurity explains the shift from gatekeeping to built-in security.
AKATI Sekurity Receives BrandLaureate Award 2025 for Trusted Cybersecurity Excellence
AKATI Sekurity Receives The BrandLaureate Best Brands Award 2025 for Trusted Cybersecurity Excellence.
Smart Factories, Hidden Dangers: 6 Steps to Secure OT
Protect critical infrastructure & industrial (OT) systems from physical cyber threats. AKATI Sekurity offers a 6-step guide to OT security.
Why Your Cyber Insurance Claim Will Be Denied.
Don't get your cyber insurance claim denied. This 6-step guide details how to document security controls and navigate policy exclusions to ensure you get paid.
6 Steps to Fix Your API Security Blindspot
AKATI Sekurity's 6-step guide to fixing API security blindspots. Learn how we help Malaysian & ASEAN companies prevent OWASP Top 10 data breaches.
How to Keep Your Zero Trust Promise and Save Your Board $2.2M in Breach Costs.
AKATI Sekurity's 6-step guide to real Zero Trust Architecture. Learn how Malaysian & ASEAN boards can save an average of $2.2M in data breach costs.
7 Steps to Answering the Toughest Question in Cybersecurity
Find Out If You've Been Compromised
Assuming you are secure is one of the biggest risks you can take. A Compromise Assessment transforms that uncertainty into actionable intelligence, providing the confidence that leadership needs to manage cyber risk effectively.
It’s time to get a definitive answer to cybersecurity's most critical question.