Southeast Asia has been in various states of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic for most of 2020. However, cybersecurity has remained a key priority for the governments in this region. One of the key drivers behind this cybersecurity agenda is the mission-critical role that data increasingly plays in this economically important region. Factors like the rise of 5G and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning by organisations in Southeast Asian countries make it crucial for governments in the region to take steps to safeguard their economies.”]