As we move deeper into the digital age, the significance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated, particularly in Asia, a continent characterized by its diverse cultures and rapidly evolving economies. By 2025, fostering community cybersecurity readiness will be crucial for several reasons, including protecting economic stability, safeguarding cultural heritage, and enhancing social cohesion amidst the growing threats posed by cybercrime.

Sharing with us his views on just how organisations can do their part to raise community cybersecurity readiness, we are pleased to be joined by Matthias Chia, director of Strategy at the SANS Institute.

What is the SANS Institute in the context of cybersecurity?

1.       How would you assess the level of awareness and interest in cybersecurity among communities in Asia?

2.       In what ways can technology companies collaborate with educational institutions to enrich cybersecurity training?

3.       How can we measure the impact of community engagement in improving cybersecurity awareness and practices?

4.       What strategies can we implement to motivate young people to pursue careers in cybersecurity?

5.       Do you think there is, today, adequate and equitable access to cybersecurity training for all youth, especially in underserved communities?

6.       Recalling NIST’s efforts to partner with public and private organisations, can you elaborate on the role strategic partnerships play in enhancing cybersecurity resilience within local communities?

7.       At the national level, what is the role of public-private partnerships in strengthening national cybersecurity efforts?

8.       We are coming into 2025, any call to action for businesses, governments, and the communities of Asia in general on how everyone can contribute to raising community cybersecurity readiness in 2025?