Cybersecurity and AI threats outpacing readiness, study says

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Fortinet Accelerate 2026 Asia-Pacific took place on May 19 in Hanoi

On May 19, global cybersecurity firm Fortinet announced the findings of a new study conducted by Forrester Consulting, revealing that organisations across the Asia-Pacific are struggling to keep pace as cybersecurity complexity and AI-driven threats are straining their current ability to respond effectively.

The study highlights cybersecurity risks driven by more advanced attackers and increasingly complex environments, and continued investment in cybersecurity and AI. The findings point to a clear shift towards simplifying security architectures, improving operational efficiency, and embedding AI into unified platforms.

Cyber risk is increasingly driven by both external threats and internal complexity. 75 per cent of organisations cite AI-driven threats as a top concern, while 71 per cent highlight fragmented tools and architectures and overwhelming alert volumes.

Security operations are under pressure, with 51 per cent of organisations reporting that alert volume makes it difficult to distinguish real threats, and 48 per cent still relying on manual workflows. And cybersecurity maturity remains constrained, with 68 per cent of organisations at an intermediate stage and only 16 per cent reaching advanced levels.

These findings highlight a clear shift, as complexity moves beyond an operational challenge to become a core driver of cyber risk.

“As organisations continue to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption, many are re-evaluating how they manage security across increasingly distributed environments. We are seeing a stronger focus on simplifying operations, improving visibility across domains, and enabling security teams to operate more efficiently at scale,” said Peerapong Jongvibool, senior director of Fortinet in Southeast Asia. “This is driving growing interest in integrated, platform-based approaches that can help…

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