Brunei CySec Conference 2024.
Cyber Vigilance and Data Sovereignty: Shielding the Digital Horizon

18-19 Sept 2024 | Indera Samudera Grand Hall, The Empire

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About Brunei Cyber Security (CySec) Conference 2024

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for organizations across the globe. As continuing to embrace digital transformation, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is more critical than ever. With this in mind, we are proud to announce the Second Cybersecurity Conference in Brunei, set to take place 18th & 19th September 2024. This conference aims to bring together local and regional companies, organizations, and cybersecurity professionals to discuss, learn, and share the latest advancements and strategies in cybersecurity.

Cyber Vigilance and Data Sovereignty: Shielding the Digital Horizon

Under the theme “Cyber Vigilance and Data Sovereignty: Shielding the Digital Horizon,” the conference will focus on the importance of maintaining vigilant cybersecurity practices and ensuring data sovereignty. The event will feature a series of talks, forums, “Catch the Flag” competitions, and exhibition booths from leading cybersecurity providers and vendors. These activities are designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of knowledge among participants, ultimately strengthening our collective cybersecurity posture.

Aim

The primary aim of the Second Cybersecurity Conference in Brunei is to enhance the understanding and implementation of effective cybersecurity measures among local and regional companies and organizations. By addressing the critical issues of cyber vigilance and data sovereignty, the conference seeks to empower stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to safeguard their digital assets and infrastructure.

Objectives

Speakers

Proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the globe.

Adli joined APNIC in February 2014, bringing with him extensive experience and technical leadership in cyber security. He is APNIC’s security evangelist, spearheading security outreach, engagement, and collaboration with the regional community. Adli was elected from 2015-2018 as a member of the FIRST.org Board of Directors. Prior to joining APNIC, Adli had served the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ and the Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team (Cybersecurity Malaysia)

Adli Bin Abd Wahid

Senior Internet Security Specialist | APNIC

Adli joined APNIC in February 2014, bringing with him extensive experience and technical leadership in cyber security. He is APNIC’s security evangelist, spearheading security outreach, engagement, and collaboration with the regional community. Adli was elected from 2015-2018 as a member of the FIRST.org Board of Directors. Prior to joining APNIC, Adli had served the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ and the Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team (Cybersecurity Malaysia)

He studied IT as a student and has 8 years of experience in cyber security operations at JPCERT/CC since 2002. He was involved in setting up the cybersecurity team at MUFG Bank, and participated in the establishment of the Financials ISAC Japan in 2014 as a mutual aid initiative for cybersecurity in the financial industry served as board member until 2024. In 2019, he founded Armoris as cybersecurity training and education company focusing real experience exercise. Also serves as a advisor to the Financial Services Agency and Advisor to the Ibaraki Prefectural Police. He published cybersecurity management book in Japanese/ English/ Vietnamese.

Keisuke Kamata

Deputy Chief Operation Officer | Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC)

He studied IT as a student and has 8 years of experience in cyber security operations at JPCERT/CC since 2002. He was involved in setting up the cybersecurity team at MUFG Bank, and participated in the establishment of the Financials ISAC Japan in 2014 as a mutual aid initiative for cybersecurity in the financial industry served as board member until 2024. In 2019, he founded Armoris as cybersecurity training and education company focusing real experience exercise. Also serves as a advisor to the Financial Services Agency and Advisor to the Ibaraki Prefectural Police. He published cybersecurity management book in Japanese/ English/ Vietnamese.

As a Cyber Security Product Manager at UNN, Erdiny Mugit brings over 15 years of experience in the Banking and ICT industries. He has extensive operational experience in Cyber Security, Vulnerability Management, Planning & Governance, Security Auditing, and Risk Management. Erdiny drives the design and management of UNN’s Cyber Security portfolio and collaborates with cross-functional teams delivering cyber security products and services to businesses in Brunei. Erdiny's passion in cyber security drives his pursuit of solutions to protect digital assets and address emerging threats. As a speaker, Erdiny strives to simplify complex cyber security topics into easy-to-understand language for his diverse audiences, showcasing his commitment to promote cyber security awareness and best practices to local organizations at industry events.

Erdiny Mugit

CyberSecurity Product Manager | UNN

As a Cyber Security Product Manager at UNN, Erdiny Mugit brings over 15 years of experience in the Banking and ICT industries. He has extensive operational experience in Cyber Security, Vulnerability Management, Planning & Governance, Security Auditing, and Risk Management. Erdiny drives the design and management of UNN’s Cyber Security portfolio and collaborates with cross-functional teams delivering cyber security products and services to businesses in Brunei. Erdiny's passion in cyber security drives his pursuit of solutions to protect digital assets and address emerging threats. As a speaker, Erdiny strives to simplify complex cyber security topics into easy-to-understand language for his diverse audiences, showcasing his commitment to promote cyber security awareness and best practices to local organizations at industry events.

With over seven years of comprehensive experience in the cybersecurity field, Kai Rong has honed his expertise across multiple domains, including Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP), Security Operations Centers (SOC), Incident Response, Use Case Review, and Risk Assessment. As an Intelligence Consultant, he specializes in collaborating with public sector accounts in the ASEAN region and Taiwan. His role involves providing strategic advice and actionable insights to clients, helping them understand and leverage threat intelligence to enhance their security posture.

Kai Rong Koh

Intelligence Consultant | Recorded Future

With over seven years of comprehensive experience in the cybersecurity field, Kai Rong has honed his expertise across multiple domains, including Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP), Security Operations Centers (SOC), Incident Response, Use Case Review, and Risk Assessment. As an Intelligence Consultant, he specializes in collaborating with public sector accounts in the ASEAN region and Taiwan. His role involves providing strategic advice and actionable insights to clients, helping them understand and leverage threat intelligence to enhance their security posture.

Dave is the CEO of CyberSafe and a veteran with 13 years in the Singapore Armed Forces, bringing extensive expertise to cybersecurity. Under his leadership, CyberSafe has become a trusted authority for SMEs looking to enhance their cybersecurity measures. The company provides tailored solutions and has been a pioneering force in the industry, being the first in Singapore to earn the Cyber Essentials certification and later obtaining the Cyber Trust Certification. CyberSafe also has partnerships with key Singaporean agencies, such as the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), reinforcing their abilities as industry leaders. Beyond their own achievements, Dave and his team have assisted over 40 organisations in Singapore in obtaining cybersecurity certifications, helping them bolster their digital defences. Expanding their impact, CyberSafe was the first in Singapore to promote the Cyber Essentials certification overseas and helped certify the first organization outside of Singapore. Dave's visionary approach and his team's dedication have positioned CyberSafe as a significant contributor to cybersecurity, shaping a more secure digital future in Singapore and globally.

Dave Gurbani

Chief Executive Officer | Cybersafe

Dave is the CEO of CyberSafe and a veteran with 13 years in the Singapore Armed Forces, bringing extensive expertise to cybersecurity. Under his leadership, CyberSafe has become a trusted authority for SMEs looking to enhance their cybersecurity measures. The company provides tailored solutions and has been a pioneering force in the industry, being the first in Singapore to earn the Cyber Essentials certification and later obtaining the Cyber Trust Certification. CyberSafe also has partnerships with key Singaporean agencies, such as the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), reinforcing their abilities as industry leaders. Beyond their own achievements, Dave and his team have assisted over 40 organisations in Singapore in obtaining cybersecurity certifications, helping them bolster their digital defences. Expanding their impact, CyberSafe was the first in Singapore to promote the Cyber Essentials certification overseas and helped certify the first organization outside of Singapore. Dave's visionary approach and his team's dedication have positioned CyberSafe as a significant contributor to cybersecurity, shaping a more secure digital future in Singapore and globally.

As a Principal Consultant at Swarmnetics, Justin bring over a decade of experience in the cybersecurity field, with a strong focus on offensive security, technical presales, and team leadership. Justin expertise spans across designing and managing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, ensuring the protection of digital assets and addressing emerging threats. Throughout his career, Justin have successfully led red team operations and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored security solutions across the ASEAN region. His commitment to cybersecurity drives him to continuously seek innovative ways to enhance organizational security and resilience.

Justin Chong

Principal Consultant | Swarmnetics

As a Principal Consultant at Swarmnetics, Justin bring over a decade of experience in the cybersecurity field, with a strong focus on offensive security, technical presales, and team leadership. Justin expertise spans across designing and managing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, ensuring the protection of digital assets and addressing emerging threats. Throughout his career, Justin have successfully led red team operations and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored security solutions across the ASEAN region. His commitment to cybersecurity drives him to continuously seek innovative ways to enhance organizational security and resilience.

Izdihar Sulaiman, currently serving as a Principal Consultant at Swarmnetics, is honored to lead the Web App Pentesting 101 Workshop. With a background in cybersecurity and a continuous journey of learning, Izdihar has had the privilege of working on various penetration testing and vulnerability assessment projects. His experiences, including participating in and occasionally placing well in Cyber Battle CTFs, have shaped his understanding of web application security. Izdihar holds several certifications in the field, which he views as stepping stones in an ever-evolving landscape. As someone who believes in the power of community and shared knowledge, he has contributed to cybersecurity events and workshops, always eager to both teach and learn from peers. Izdihar aims to create an open, collaborative environment in this workshop, where participants can explore web app pentesting concepts together. He looks forward to exchanging ideas and insights with attendees, recognizing that in the vast field of cybersecurity, we're all lifelong students.

Izdihar Sulaiman

Principal Consultant | Swarmnetics

Izdihar Sulaiman, currently serving as a Principal Consultant at Swarmnetics, is honored to lead the Web App Pentesting 101 Workshop. With a background in cybersecurity and a continuous journey of learning, Izdihar has had the privilege of working on various penetration testing and vulnerability assessment projects. His experiences, including participating in and occasionally placing well in Cyber Battle CTFs, have shaped his understanding of web application security. Izdihar holds several certifications in the field, which he views as stepping stones in an ever-evolving landscape. As someone who believes in the power of community and shared knowledge, he has contributed to cybersecurity events and workshops, always eager to both teach and learn from peers. Izdihar aims to create an open, collaborative environment in this workshop, where participants can explore web app pentesting concepts together. He looks forward to exchanging ideas and insights with attendees, recognizing that in the vast field of cybersecurity, we're all lifelong students.