THE growing dependence of industries and sectors on various technologies and the push for rapid digitalization have made data one of the most valuable and sought-after assets to date.
The impact of data on individuals, corporations and economies is so profound that cybersecurity threats worldwide have been consistently increasing in recent years.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2022, malware attacks rose to 358 percent while ransomware incidents jumped to 435 percent in 2020. Cybercriminals’ use of aggressive methodologies, low cybersecurity barriers, scarcity of cybersecurity professionals and complex governance mechanisms have made it challenging for organizations to respond or prevent cyberincidents, ultimately costing millions of dollars in 2021.
In response to the growing need to equip more cybersecurity professionals, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) has launched its newest graduate degree program, Master in Cybersecurity, offered by the Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business. Unlike other programs focusing on the technical components of cybersecurity and offered from…
