The document discusses the challenges facing cybersecurity in Southeast Asia. It notes a rising risk of cyber attacks in the region due to increasing digital connectivity and interdependence between countries. Cyber defenses are often porous due to limited intelligence sharing and underinvestment. The cybersecurity industry in Southeast Asia is fragmented with many small players and a lack of holistic providers. The document calls for sustained regional commitment to cybersecurity and building cybersecurity capabilities to strengthen the ecosystem.