Research Methodology — AI & Cybersecurity: SEA Threat and Operational Risk Landscape 2026
Logic Lock Group’s AI and Cybersecurity reports examine the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity across six SEA markets — Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. This series is distinct from the Regulatory Compliance series: rather than vendor assessments, it focuses on AI threat landscape analysis, market-specific AI adoption dynamics, regulatory posture on AI governance in SEA, and role-based recommendations for security & technology leaders.
—Research Approach
Each AI and Cybersecurity report is built on primary regulatory analysis and structured market observation — not vendor briefings, press releases, or analyst consensus. Research combines:
- Regulatory framework analysis — direct review of AI governance obligations emerging from existing cybersecurity frameworks (MAS TRM, OJK, BOT, BNM, PDPL, BSP) and dedicated AI governance instruments where they exist.
- AI Threat and Operational Risk assessment — analysis of AI-enabled threat actor activity, attack pattern evolution, and the compression of defensive response windows across SEA markets.
- AI infrastructure mapping — assessment of each market’s AI adoption trajectory, data centre infrastructure, talent base, and enterprise AI deployment patterns.
- Market observation — structured review of cybersecurity vendor activity, procurement signals, and competitive dynamics specific to each covered market.
- Cross-cutting synthesis — identification of themes and dynamics that apply across all six markets, with market-specific nuance preserved throughout.
Analytical Framework
Each market is assessed across five consistent dimensions:
| Dimension | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Threat Landscape | AI-enabled attack patterns, threat actor activity, and market-specific exposure |
| AI Infrastructure | Data centre capacity, cloud adoption, enterprise AI deployment maturity |
| Regulatory Posture | AI governance obligations in SEA, enforcement trajectory, and compliance exposure |
| Talent Constraints | Cybersecurity talent availability, skill gaps, and AI tool adoption readiness |
| Vendor Landscape | Market-specific vendor activity, gaps, and procurement dynamics |
Research Cut-Off
The landscape report reflects information available as of May 2026. The research period covered April–May 2026. Developments after this date are not reflected unless explicitly noted.
Market Coverage
The landscape report covers six markets across two tiers:
- Featured Markets (full-depth analysis) — Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand
- Spotlight Markets (focused profiles) — Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines
Coverage expanded and deepened in the Vendor Intelligence Ledger 2026, which evaluates all six markets directly against named vendors — see its methodology here.
Recommendations Framework
Each report includes 14 role-based recommendations organised by role — CISO, CIO, and Risk & Compliance Officer — across three priority industries per market. Recommendations are grounded in the specific regulatory context, threat environment, and operational constraints of each market, not transplanted from global frameworks.
Publication Cadence
The AI and Cybersecurity series publishes on a quarterly cadence. Each edition reflects updated AI and cybersecurity analysis, regulatory developments, and market dynamics as of the research cut-off date.
