Asia's Digital Native Businesses and Cybersecurity Challenges

This report discusses the technology investment priorities and cybersecurity challenges faced by digital native businesses (DNBs) in Asia. Conducted by Akamai in collaboration with TechnologyAdvice, the survey included responses from over 200 tech leaders across various regions, including Australia, Southeast Asia, India, and Greater China. The findings indicate that DNBs are expected to spend approximately $128.9 billion on technology by 2026, with a significant focus on cloud adoption. The report highlights that nearly 90% of DNBs prioritize efficiency and productivity, with a projected growth rate of 37% for cloud-based solutions. However, as DNBs embrace cloud-native architectures, they face increasing complexity in their IT infrastructures, which poses significant cybersecurity risks. The report emphasizes that security is viewed as the largest gap in cloud infrastructure performance, with many DNBs struggling to manage security implications effectively. The document outlines actionable strategies for mitigating these risks and balancing the need for speed in technology adoption with the necessity of robust security measures.