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Singapore have experienced at least a 2X increase in security incidents . The top security incidents include phishing , denial of service , data / identity theft , ransomware and data loss . However , only 49 % of organizations across Asia have dedicated security personnel , which leaves them more vulnerable to security incidents and breaches .
• SASE : a Game-Changer for Hybrid Work : To tackle the challenges of hybrid work , many organizations across Singapore plan to invest in a Single-Vendor SASE solution to improve their security posture and provide consistency in the user experience for remote employees . The need for a comprehensive solution that offers a consistent security posture for users on and off the network while simplifying security policy management and enhancing the user experience for remote employees is driving many organizations to explore SASE .
• The Preference for a Single Vendor : As organizations adopt SASE to manage networking and security services , they are seeking a converged platform to streamline their operations . According to the survey , 66 % of respondents across Singapore prefer a single vendor for networking and security capabilities , with 74 % consolidating their IT security vendors . About half ( 50 %) of the respondents prefer a single vendor for cloud-delivered security services and SDWAN , citing various benefits such as reduced security gaps , improved network performance , ease of deployment and addressing integration and scalability challenges .
Rashish Pandey , Vice President of Marketing and Communications , Fortinet Asia and ANZ , said the survey underscores the urgency for organizations to adopt a comprehensive security strategy that addresses the complexity and risk posed by the growth of remote work .
“ As the world shifts to hybrid work , organizations face the challenge of securing a ‘ branch-office-of-one ’ environment where employees and devices operate outside of traditional office boundaries .
“ Single-Vendor SASE , with its converged networking and security capabilities , is proving to be a gamechanger for many organizations seeking a simplified and consistent security posture for users both on and off the network ,” he said .
Simon Piff , Research Vice President , IDC Asia / Pacific , said : “ These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing security posture and investing in clouddelivered solutions that seamlessly integrate with onprem solutions to manage hybrid work environments and mitigate risks . The preference for a single vendor and infrastructure convergence demonstrates the need for efficient management and zero-trust architecture can enhance security and usability .
“ Organizations need to address these challenges and invest in security solutions to support their hybrid workforce and reduce security threats .” p
Rashish Pandey , Vice President of Marketing and Communications , Fortinet Asia and ANZ
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