Cybersecurity in Malaysia: Challenges and Opportunities (ft. CyberSecurity Malaysia, Digital Nasional Berhad, Sarawak Energy Berhad, and Zscaler)

AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth

Guests: Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab, CEO, CyberSecurity Malaysia; Mr. Alex Ooi, Chief Information Security Officer, Digital Nasional Berhad; Mr. Chua Jiun Yih, Chief Information Security Officer, Sarawak Energy Berhad; and Mr. Mohan Veloo, Vice President of Solutions Consulting, Zscaler
In today's episode, we turn our focus to the dynamic realm of cybersecurity in Malaysia. Our discussion unfolds against the backdrop of the 40th ASEAN Innovation Business Platform Malaysia's Conference and Exhibition, hosted at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has been on a transformative journey in bolstering its cybersecurity landscape, marked by the introduction of several impactful initiatives and policies, such as the National Cyber Security Policy and the Malaysia Cyber Security Strategy. In a notable achievement, the nation leaped from the 11th to the 8th spot in the Global Cybersecurity Index in 2021. However, the journey is far from over, there are still challenges to overcome in achieving digital transformation goals. While Malaysia has taken significant steps to fortify its cybersecurity framework, this episode delves into how leaders are navigating the journey to ensure it aligns with the demands of digital transformation.