In an era of rapid technological advancement and increasingly complex cyber threats, businesses and organizations must adapt and keep pace with the evolving landscape. CyberGenics Co., Ltd., a leading cybersecurity provider and an affiliate of G-Able Public Company Limited, organized the CyberGenics Summit 2024 under the theme ‘Zero Trust in the Age of AI: Building a Secure and Intelligent Future’ on October 24, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel. The event aimed to strengthen protection against the increasingly challenging cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing Zero Trust and AI Trust as key concepts for ensuring stability and sustainable growth for organizations in the digital era. The summit featured technology and security experts from around the world, who shared insights and innovations driving cybersecurity in the digital age.

Mr. Attaphon Phayak, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of CyberGenics Co., Ltd., shared his vision, stating, “CyberGenics is ready to become a leading expert in cybersecurity platforms. We are committed to supporting business growth in a secure digital environment by providing comprehensive security services powered by cutting-edge, world-class innovations. Our goal is to address the continuously evolving threat landscape through collaboration with cybersecurity consulting firms, offering cybersecurity consulting services and PDPA compliance services, which cover Data Governance and AI Governance.

The challenges that businesses and organizations will face in 2025 include the following:

1. Skill shortages: Many organizations are experiencing a shortage of personnel with cybersecurity knowledge and skills, leading to inefficiencies in managing threats. Training and skill development for staff is therefore essential.
2. Outdated systems: The use of outdated technology systems creates vulnerabilities in security. Regular system upgrades are necessary to prevent attacks.
3. Complexity of attacks: Attackers are using increasingly sophisticated techniques, such as combining online and offline methods and leveraging data from smart devices to tailor their attacks. Organizations must be able to analyze situations and respond quickly to threats.
4. Supply chain risks: Supply chain attacks are another risk that organizations face, especially when relying on third-party services. Proper auditing and controls by service providers are crucial.
5. Slow response: In the event of an attack, organizations may be unable to respond immediately due to a lack of appropriate processes and systems. Preparation and incident response planning are critical.
6. Privacy concerns: Collecting large amounts of personal data makes organizations targets for attackers and poses privacy risks. Strict measures must be in place to protect data.
7. Misuse of AI: Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI and machine learning to create more complex attacks, making defense more challenging. Organizations should develop security systems that can quickly adapt to changing circumstances. To address these challenges, continuous investment in technology and workforce development is necessary, ensuring the creation of strong and efficient cybersecurity systems.
    

According to a Gartner report, it is predicted that by 2025, more than 60% of organizations worldwide will adopt the Zero Trust concept as part of their security strategy. This will enable businesses to enhance their capabilities and build long-term stability. Implementing such technology will help boost confidence among customers and stakeholders, raising security standards to a more advanced level.

This aligns with CyberGenics’ belief that proactive security, driven by Zero Trust and AI technologies, will enable organizations to adapt and grow stronger, even as threats become more complex. AI technology will facilitate rapid detection and response to threats, while Zero Trust emphasizes thorough verification of every access attempt to data, helping prevent threats from infiltrating both externally and internally within the organization.

CyberGenics has developed solutions tailored to meet the needs of organizations across various sectors, including finance and banking, capital markets, insurance brokerage, critical information infrastructure (CII), public safety and government services, transportation and logistics, telecommunications, energy and utilities, and public health. This initiative aims to support supervisory bodies in elevating cybersecurity standards in Thailand by 2025 through the ‘Security by Design’ principles utilizing a security architecture focused on Identity-first security. This approach ensures that organizations recognize the identities of both humans and machines and effectively enforce the principle of least privilege. By utilizing Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) as key components, organizations can drive towards ‘Resilience by Design’ to mitigate rapidly changing risks from cutting-edge global technologies, such as Identity & Access Management (IAM), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Security Service Edge (SSE), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), and Web Application and API Protection (WAAP). 

Additionally, CyberGenics aims to enhance SecOps through AI automation and prepare for the quantum era (Post–Quantum Readiness). The company also provides Emergency Incident Response (EIR) services for cybersecurity incidents, being the first in Thailand, alongside comprehensive Managed Security Services (MSS) that include MXDR (Managed Extended Detection and Response) and MSASE (Managed Secure Access Service Edge) for corporate clients. This enables businesses to operate confidently and efficiently, focusing on prevention, maintenance, monitoring, analysis, and alerting, with a dedicated team of experts available 24/7 to detect threats before they occur.

The CyberGenics Summit 2024 is not only a platform for sharing knowledge and innovations but also encourages all sectors of the business community to recognize the importance of comprehensive security in every dimension. The use of AI technology and Zero Trust not only enhances organizational stability but also opens opportunities for growth, allowing businesses to develop and compete securely in a rapidly changing digital world.  Preparing the cybersecurity infrastructure to support a future driven by AI Trust and Zero Trust is the key to enabling organizations to achieve sustainable success in the digital era.”