5 hours
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Free Tickets Available
Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm (GMT+08:00)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In today’s hyper-connected digital economy, Malaysia’s ambition to become a regional hub for innovation and high-value industries depends on one crucial factor the ability to protect data and intellectual property.
This seminar brings together cybersecurity experts from Malaysia and the United Kingdom to explore the challenges and opportunities of securing national and industrial data in an era defined by AI, automation, and global collaboration.
The program will feature thought leaders from government, academia, and industry discussing the latest threat trends, data sovereignty issues, and practical frameworks for safeguarding critical information.
A major highlight will be the launch of GuardWare’s next-generation data-centric security platform, a technology developed through a $7 million collaboration with UNSW Sydney and funded by the Australian Defence Trailblazer program. This platform is now being extended to help secure Malaysia’s critical infrastructure, research institutions, and supply chain ecosystems, supporting the nation’s Digital Malaysia and Cybersecurity 2024 strategies.
Info: Connect with cybersecurity, education, and industry leaders from Malaysia, Australia, and the UK.
Info: Datuk Parmjit will open the seminar by underscoring Asia Pacific University’s (APU) pivotal role in driving Malaysia’s digital transformation and cybersecurity capability. He will highlight how partnerships between academia, industry, and international collaborators such as GuardWare, UNSW, and UK experts are essential to building a trusted, innovation-driven digital economy. His remarks will set the tone for a program focused on collaboration, resilience, and protecting Malaysia’s digital future.
Info: Introducing GuardWare’s Defence-funded encryption platform, developed in partnership with UNSW, and how it enables persistent data protection for Malaysian enterprises and research institutions even when files move across borders or cloud environments.
Info: An expert briefing on how AI-enabled cyberattacks, social engineering, and insider threats are reshaping Malaysia’s cybersecurity posture.
Info: Panelists: Representatives from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysian industry, CyberSecurity Malaysia, GuardWare, and invited experts from the UK.
Theme: The evolving threat environment in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region, how AI, supply-chain interdependence, and data misuse are redefining the concept of trust.
Convenor: Mikael Tan, Business Director, Security, CTC Global
• Ian McKinley - Executive Director, GuardWare
• Haja Mo - CTO, Rocheston Accreditation Institute
• Wong Chon Kit - CISO, Aeon Credit Service (M) Berhad
Info: How persistent encryption and zero-trust data controls are enabling Malaysian enterprises to safeguard R&D, design, and innovation while meeting global compliance standards.
Info: Theme: Practical strategies for Malaysian government agencies, banks, universities, and manufacturers to protect IP and data integrity.
Panelists: Experts from Malaysia and the UK across financial services, academia and technology sectors.
Convenor: Prof Dr Julia, APU (Head Forensic and Security Centre)
• Dr Simon Scott – Chief Architect , GuardWare
• Melvin Foong - CIO, GDEX Berhad
Info: Official unveiling of GuardWare PROTECT, a world-first encryption platform that secures files even while in use — advancing Malaysia’s capability to protect sensitive and regulated data across its digital ecosystem.
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Tickets for Building a Resilient Digital Malaysia: Protecting Data, Innovation & IP can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
