Securing Malaysia — The Case for Homegrown Cyber Capability

Critical infrastructure cybersecurity is often discussed in terms of prevention: stopping attackers, protecting networks and securing operational systems.But resilience begins with a more difficult assumption: Something has already gone wrong.What began as a cyber incident can quickly become an operational crisis. At that point, the question is no longer simply whether an organisation can contain the attack. It is whether it can continue to function while responding to it.Ahead of CyberDSA 2026, we speak with Jonathan Jackson, APAC Field CISO, Secure Communications, BlackBerryFind out more about CyberDSA 2026 at https://www.cyberdsa.com

Government digitalisation is changing how public services are delivered — from digital identity and cloud services to connected infrastructure, data platforms and increasingly AI-enabled systems.But greater digital dependence also raises the stakes. Connectivity must be reliable, systems must be secure, and essential services must remain available even when infrastructure is disrupted or attacked.As governments accelerate digital transformation, how do they build the secure and resilient digital foundations needed to support it?Ahead of CyberDSA 2026, we speak with Fasliza Rosli, Head of Government & GLC Segment, Maxis MalaysiaFind out more about CyberDSA 2026 at https://www.cyberdsa.com

When people hear the words critical infrastructure, they often think of power stations, airports or water treatment plants. But increasingly, the infrastructure that keeps our societies functioning isn't just physical.But the infrastructure that keeps modern societies functioning is increasingly interconnected.Energy depends on communications. Financial systems depend on digital networks.Logistics depend on data. Healthcare depends on technology. Government services increasingly depend on all of them.That changes the cybersecurity problem. A disruption in one system can create consequences far beyond the organisation initially affected.And as geopolitical competition intensifies, the ability of a country to keep essential services functioning is becoming an increasingly important measure of national resilience.The question is therefore no longer simply: How do we protect critical infrastructure?It is: How do we ensure that society continues to function when that infrastructure is disrupted?Ahead of CyberDSA 2026, we speak with Ir Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin, Chief Executive of Malaysia's National Cyber Security Agency, or NACSA.Find out more about CyberDSA 2026 at https://www.cyberdsa.com

Twenty years ago, cyber largely supported military operations. Today, military operations increasingly depend upon it.Communications, command and control, intelligence, navigation and increasingly autonomous systems all rely upon secure and resilient digital infrastructure.The consequence is significant. The digital domain is no longer simply supporting military operations. It is becoming an operational environment in its own right.That raises a larger question for defence organisations across the region: What does military readiness mean when the battlespace is increasingly digital, interconnected and contested?Ahead of CyberDSA 2026, we speak with Rear Admiral Dato' Fadhil Abdul Rahman, Director General of Malaysia's Defense Cyber and Electromagnetic Division.

Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a question not simply of how well technology performs, but of where that technology comes from, who controls it and how much a country can depend upon capabilities developed elsewhere.For Malaysia, that raises a strategic question.As government, critical infrastructure and businesses become increasingly dependent on digital systems, how much of the technology protecting those systems should Malaysia be capable of developing and supporting itself?What does it mean for Malaysia to develop trusted cyber capabilities of its own — and where does homegrown technology genuinely add strategic value?Ahead of CyberDSA 2026 we speak with Zaidel Baharuddin, System Consultancy Services Sdn BhdFind out more about CyberDSA2026 at https://www.cyberdsa.com/

Energy security once centred heavily on physical assets — pipelines, platforms, refineries and tankers. The transition towards renewable energy is creating a more distributed, connected and increasingly digital infrastructure.That changes the security equation.From traditional oil and gas facilities to renewable generation, subsea transmission cables and interconnected power systems, how does Malaysia secure the infrastructure on which its future energy ambitions will depend?Ahead of CyberDSA 2026, we speak with Ts. Amir Hisham Albakri (AHA) Executive Council Member, The Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC) Find out more about CyberDSA 2026 at https://www.cyberdsa.com/

Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, persistent and global. From nation-state activity and ransomware to AI-enabled attacks and influence operations, organisations today operate in a rapidly evolving threat environment.And what about IDs for Artificial Intelligence agents?In this episode of AsiaPulse, Lim Yihao, Lead Threat Intelligence Advisor for JAPAC & MEA at Google speaks about how organisations make sense of an increasingly complex digital landscape. 

At the heart of resilience lies trust. As artificial intelligence reshapes the creation, distribution and consumption of information, leaders face an increasingly complex environment characterised by misinformation, information overload and rapidly evolving technologies.This conversation explores how governments, businesses and media organisations can preserve trust, improve decision-making and navigate an increasingly uncertain information landscape.This week, we sit down with Elayne Gan, General Manager, Asia Pacific at Dow Jones to discuss trust in this era of information overload.

Organisations today operate in an environment where geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, information risks and economic uncertainty are increasingly interconnected. Traditional approaches to risk management are no longer sufficient.This week we explore how leaders understand interconnected risks, prepare for uncertainty and build organisations that are capable of adapting in an increasingly complex world.Joining us is Bob DeLaney, VP for Risk at Dow Jones

Season 3 of AsiaPulse continues to explore Resilience in an Era of Strategic Competition.No country can build resilience in isolation. From supply chains and maritime security to disaster response and critical infrastructure, many of today's challenges transcend national borders.In this episode, we explore the role of ASEAN and regional cooperation in strengthening resilience across Southeast Asia, and how collaboration can help navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.Joining us is Farlina Said, Director Cyber and Technology ISIS Malaysia.