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PinnacleOne ExecBrief | Cyber Gray Zone Risks in the Indo-Pacific
- The Indo-Pacific region will be the epicenter of global cyber competition over the next decade, and a new report highlights how state actors are increasingly turning to cyber tactics that blur the lines between peacetime and conflict.
- The report warns that state actors, particularly China, will continue to exploit the 'cyber gray zone' — the space where conventional warfare tactics don’t apply, but cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns can create significant disruption.
- Of particular concern is the potential impact on democratic processes, as election cybersecurity has become a critical issue, and governments with less resources or mature systems are vulnerable.
- Private sector leaders must recognize their pivotal role in shaping the region’s future through shaping coherent regulatory environments, building advanced cyber defences and resilient technical infrastructure, and engaging in shared intelligence efforts.
- As multinational tech companies’ influence in the region grows, the report dubs them 'cyber kingmakers' critical to determining who dominates cyber space in the region.
- Executives should forge strategic partnerships with governments and regional allies to build secure, resilient digital infrastructure, protect the integrity of democratic institutions, and boost market share.
- Fragmented regulatory authority across Indo-Pacific nations and increasing national sovereignty threats throw a proactive approach into the issue.
- Executives must take a new look at the intersection of geopolitical and cybersecurity risk and invest in cybersecurity measures that address both the technical and human elements of these threats.
- Leaders should prioritize disinformation detection, advanced threat intelligence, and cross-sector collaboration with public sector partners to mitigate the impact of irregular cyber operations.
- Companies that can align their digital strategies with the broader geopolitical landscape will be in a prime position to shape the development of cyber norms, digital governance, and secure a predictable enterprise environment.
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