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Insights That Keep You Ahead of Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity isn’t just about defense—it’s about understanding the battlefield. The AKATI Sekurity Insights Blog is where expert analysis meets real-world security challenges, giving you the knowledge to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Our aim is to help our readers break down complex cyber threats into clear, actionable insights, so you don’t have to. Our main goal is always to help businesses, IT professionals, and security-conscious individuals stay ahead and understanding how attackers think; how to uncover emerging risks, and building stronger defenses.
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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.
Your DDoS Defense Plan Is Probably a Myth.
Stop buying shelf-ware and praying it works when a multi-million-dollar revenue day is on the line. The only way to build genuine digital resilience is to continuously test your defenses against the reality of the modern threat landscape.
The real question isn't if you can afford to run a DDoS simulation. It's if you can afford the downtime when you discover—in the middle of a real attack—that your defenses were just a myth.
Stop Guessing If Your Security Works.
Know Your Defenses.
Your business is built on technology that has to work. It’s time to demand the same from your security.
Managing the Sobering Reality of Cloud Security Misconfigurations
A Strategic Briefing on Your Cloud Security Posture
In the fast-paced digital economy, maintaining a strong and compliant cloud security posture is not just a defensive necessity; it is a strategic enabler of innovation and growth. Ensuring your organisation has the visibility and control required to secure its digital transformation journey is a critical governance function.
Why Your Security Strategy Must Start with Zero Trust
Begin Your Zero Trust Transformation
Zero Trust is not a single product you can buy; it's a strategic journey to build a more resilient and modern security architecture. It's the only approach that is purpose-built for the reality of cloud computing and remote work.
In a world where the old perimeters have vanished, Zero Trust provides the framework to secure your organization's future.
Why Your Next Pen Test Needs to Mimic a Real-World Attack
It's Time to Test Your Defenses Against a Real Adversary
A compliance-driven, checklist-based penetration test is no longer enough to defend against determined attackers. You need to understand your weaknesses through the eyes of your most likely adversary.
Are you ready to see how your defenses stand up against a real-world attack simulation?
Cybersecurity Act : Is Your Critical Infrastructure Compliant with the 24/7 Monitoring Mandate?
Under Malaysia's Cybersecurity Act 2024, all National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) entities face new legal duties. This guide explains the mandatory 24/7 monitoring requirement and how an MSSP helps achieve compliance.
The True Cost of a Failed PCI ASV Scan (It's More Than You Think)
PCI DSS v4.0 makes quarterly ASV scanning a non-negotiable requirement. This guide for leaders explains the process, the severe business risks of non-compliance, and why it's a core governance issue.
A Director's Guide to BNM RMiT: Your Governance Responsibilities Explained
BNM's RMiT policy places direct responsibility on the board for technology risk governance. This guide for directors explains your key duties for oversight and compliance in Malaysia.
They Don't Just Encrypt Your Data Anymore. They Steal It. The New Rules of Ransomware Defense.
Think backups will save you from ransomware? Think again. AKATI Sekurity's guide covers new extortion threats and the resilient defense your business needs.
Is Your MSSP a Partner or Just a Noise Machine? The Metrics That Reveal the Truth.
Stop reporting security metrics your board ignores. AKATI Sekurity shows how an MSSP delivers outcome-driven data that truly demonstrates business value.
You Just Paid a Fake Invoice. What Happens Next?
Where did the money go after a BEC scam? AKATI Sekurity explains how digital forensics follows the trail, traces transactions, and provides crucial evidence.
Is Your Security Tech Becoming a Financial Anchor? How to Cut the Cord with OpEx
Stop tying up capital in security hardware. AKATI Sekurity explains how to convert high cybersecurity CapEx to a predictable OpEx with a strategic MSSP partnership.
They Have a Valid Password. How We Catch the Ghost in Your Machine.
Protect your business from credential abuse. AKATI Sekurity's MSSP provides 24/7 monitoring to detect and stop attackers who are using stolen logins.
The Human Firewall: Your Last Line of Defence, or Your Biggest Vulnerability?
Hackers now target your people, not just your software. AKATI Sekurity shows how to build a human firewall to defend against today's BEC & deepfake scams.
The Real Cost of a 24/7 Security Operations Center
What is the true cost of a 24/7 security team? Discover the massive hidden expenses of building an in-house SOC before you commit your budget.
The Security Blind Spot That Can Shut Down Your Business
A data breach is bad. A production shutdown is worse. AKATI Sekurity explains the real business risk of OT security and why it's your biggest blind spot.
Cyber Threats Explained: How Malware Attacks Windows, Linux, and Android
Learn how malware attacks Windows, Linux, and Android. AKATI Sekurity's 6-stage guide explains common cyber threats and how your business can stay secure.
A Leader's Guide to the SC's Technology Risk Management (TRM) Framework
Understand your board's key responsibilities under the latest SC Technology Risk Management (TRM) framework. AKATI Sekurity explains your duties and how an independent review helps you achieve full compliance and strategic advantage.
How AKATI Sekurity Transforms VAPT into Strategic Assets for CISOs
Discover how AKATI Sekurity transforms Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing (VAPT) into strategic assets for CISOs. Learn about actionable insights, executive-ready reporting, and measurable security outcomes from a top penetration testing company.