Mr. Mohamad Azad Zaki Haji Mohd Tahir, President of Brunei Cyber Security Association (BCSA)

Have been working in the IT and information security industry for about 20 years. Works in IT Protective Security Services (ITPSS) and Cyber Security Brunei (CSB) as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. Responsible for developing an information security program based on the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standards. Specializing in establishing organizational framework, policies, procedures and implementation of security controls as part of the Information Security Management System (ISMS). I am the President for the Brunei Cybersecurity Association (BCSA) responsible for overseeing the establishment of the association and its constitution since November 2022.

Mr. Phannarith Ou, Chairman of ISAC Cambodia

Mr. Phannarits Ou is Chairman of ISAC Cambodia. Mr. Ou Phannarith is the Director of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Security of Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) of Cambodia. He is the former Head of the National Cambodia Computer Emergency Response Team (CamCERT). He has been involved in the development of Cybersecurity, ICTs, and related regulations in Cambodia for the last 15 years. Mr. OU has been the Professor at Royal University of Law and Economic (RULE) and Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT) specializing in Cybersecurity, the senior research fellow at the Center for Inclusive Digital Economy, Asian Vision Institution (AVI) and Senior advisor to Cambodia Digital Tech Association (CDTA).

Dr. Rudi Lumanto, Founder and Advisor, Indonesia Network Security Association (idNSA)

Founder and Advisor, Indonesia Network Security Association – idNSA
Rudi Lumanto is the former Chairman of Id-SIRTII/CC, the national CSIRT of Indonesia, from 2011 to March 2020. He has worked for the Agency for the Application and Assessment of Technology (BPPT), Ministry of Communication and Information Technology then for the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) since 1988 to March 2020. He founded IdNSA (Indonesia Network Security Association) in 2011. Currently he is an advisor to IdNSA and also a Lecturer at the Postgraduate School of Information Security, Faculty of Engineering, University of Indonesia. He was a Judge for the OIC-CERT Global Cybersecurity Award and an awardee of ITU AJ award in 2020. Rudi Lumanto holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering and PhD degree from Japan.

Dr. Hiroshi Esaki, Chairman of Japan Network Security Association (JNSA)

He received the B.E. and M.E. degrees from Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, in 1985 and 1987, respectively. And, he received Ph.D from University of Tokyo, Japan, in 1998.
In 1987, he joined Research and Development Center, Toshiba Corporation. From 1990 to 1991, he has been at Applied Research Laboratory of Bellcore Inc., New Jersey (USA). From 1994 to 1996, he has been at CTR (Center for Telecommunication Research) of Columbia University in New York (USA). During his staying at Columbia University, he has proposed the CSR architecture, that is the origin of MPLS(Multi-Protocol Label Switching), to the IETF and to the ATM Forum.
He is an executive director of IPv6 promotion council, a chair of JPNIC (Japan Network Information Center). From 2007 to 2010 and 2014 to 2020, he served as BoT(Board of Trustee) for ISOC (Internet Society). He is a director of WIDE Project, director of Japan Data Center Coucil, director of Green University of Tokyo Project, and Senior Expert of Digital Agency Japan.

Mr. Tahrizi Thareb, Co-Founder of Malaysia CyberSecurity Community (rawSEC)

Experienced IT professional with a proven track record in leading multimillion-dollar corporate cybersecurity initiatives. Dynamic problem-solver adept at planning, implementing solutions, and fostering teamwork. Transitioned from a background in Mechanical Engineering (major in Metallurgy) to excel in roles from System Administrator to Senior Security Specialist. Proactive and resilient, with a passion for turning challenges into opportunities. Currently leading a specialised unit in one of the regulatory bodies in Malaysia, focusing in Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management.

Mr. Angel Averia, President of Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT)

President of Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team – PHCERT
Angel S. Averia, jr. has been in the cybersecurity field for more than two decades.He is the current President of the Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team, Chairman of the National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections, and a member of the Advisory Group of the Philippine National Police Anti-cybercrime Group and various ICT organizations. He has worked with local and international bodies on several projects like the drafting of the Rules on Electronic Evidence with the Philippine Supreme Court, the Education for Justice University Modules Project of the United Nations Office on Drugs, and Crime and the Council of Europe’s Global Action on Cybercrime Project, among others.

Mr. Johnny Kho, President of Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP)

The current President of AiSP with over 20 years of IT and Cyber Security experience. He leads the Managed Security Services Team at Singtel Cyber Security Division. Johnny actively contributes to the local IT Security community through interest groups and holds volunteer positions in AiSP and SCS IS Chapter. He initiated the Cyber Awareness and Advisory Program (CAAP) in collaboration with CSA to support SME Digital Initiatives. Johnny is a proficient communicator, sharing cyber security insights at seminars and conferences.

Dr. Prinya Hom-anek, Special Advisor of Thailand Information Security Association (TISA)

Prinya Hom-Anek is a Thai cybersecurity, cyber resilience, data protection, data privacy, data governance and digital trust expert. He is currently the chairman of executive committee at ACIS Professional Center and Cybertron Company Limited. He is also a member of the National Cybersecurity Committee, the Personal Data Protection Commission, and the Committee on the Draft Personal Data Protection Act and the Cyber Security Act. He is also an independent director, member of the audit committee, risk management committee, and information technology committee of TTB Bank Public Company Limited. He was a consultant to the Office of the Civil Service Commission.

Prinya has over 20 years of experience in the field of cybersecurity, cyber resilience, data protection, data privacy, data governance and digital trust. He has held various positions in the public and private sectors, including the National Cybersecurity Committee. He is a graduate of Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. Master Degree in MBA and Honorary Doctor of Science in Information Technology. Prinya is a leading expert in Thailand on various areas including cybersecurity, cyber resilience, data protection, data security,data governance and digital trust. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars on these topics. He is also a member of the board of several cybersecurity and IT Audit related non-profit organizations including TISA, ISACA and ISC2.

Here are some of Prinya Hom-Anek’s notable achievements:

* He was the lead author of Cybersecurity related books “The Cyber Mindset, Strategy to Cybersecurity 4.0”

* He was the Committee member on the Draft Personal Data Protection Act Extraordinary Committee.

* He was the Committee member on the Draft Cyber Security Act Extraordinary Committee.

* He is National Cybersecurity Committee and Committee in the Supervisory Board of the Office of the Personal Data Protection Board

* He is an advisor of the board of directors of the Thai Information Security Association.

* He is a member of the board of directors of the TTB Bank.

Prinya Hom-Anek is a respected figure in Thailand and South East ASEAN in his fields. He is a leading expert in these fields and has made significant contributions to the development of cybersecurity, cyber resilience, data protection and data governance in Thailand.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung, Chairman of Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA)

• Chairman of Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA) from 2019 to 2024
• Vice Minister of Information and Communications from 2006 to 2019, in charge of post and telecommunications, information technology, information security,..
• Deputy Minister of Department of Science and International Cooperation between 2000 – 2006, member of government negotiations World Trade Organization (WTO) until the end of 11/2023

With approximately 40 years of experience in the field of electronics – telecommunications – information technology.

Dr. Toto Atmojo, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Defenxor

Toto is an Information Security practitioner with over two decades of experience assisting various organizations (financial institutions, government, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunication, etc.) in strengthening their Information Security posture. Toto holds three master‘s degrees (Master of Computer, Master of Science, MBA) with Information Security and Internet-related as topics of his theses. He is also a Doctor of Research in Management graduate with a research topic on whether and how Information Security, with its related variables, can become a business competitive advantage. In 2015, he established Defenxor, Indonesia’s largest SOC Service provider.

Mr. Chaiyanath Chamoraman, Managing Director of e-Cop (Thailand) Co., Ltd

Mr. Chaiyanath Chamoraman is Managing Director of e-Cop (Thailand) Co., Ltd, one of the leading Managed Security Service Provider, and Professional Security Consulting Service companies in Thailand. Mr. Chaiyanath has been in IT industry for more than thirty years. He is an expert in consulting on cybersecurity best practices and various standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 20000 and ISO 22301. He also designs Security Operations Centers blueprints for multiple organizations both in and outside the country. He brings the greatest technological solutions for each client.

Mr. Yujiro Hayashi, Senior Architect, Group Director / Vuls Director, Cyber Security Innovation Group, Future Inc.

Yujiro Hayashi is currently responsible for cybersecurity at Future Corp., Inc. and has accumulated his theoretical studies as well as professional career through various consulting activities with financial institutions, manufacturing enterprises and public entities and several local governments in Japan. In this process, Hayashi, together with his colleague, Kota Kanbe, developed security vulnerability scanner “Vuls”, which in GitHub acquired the most recognized status among 30 million projects in October 2016. Hayashi is also promoting the business of cloud services that further develop that scanner.

Mr. Toshihiro Hirayama, i University Vice dean, Professor, JNSA Secretary, Director of Education Committee, JNSA

Since joining IBM Japan, I have gained extensive experience in system design and construction of large-scale distributed systems, with a focus on UNIX. As I took on responsibilities for web systems, I ventured into the world of information security, which had few experts at the time. I later moved to Accenture, where I participated in the launch of the Security Consulting Division before taking up my current position.

Mr. Khong Huy Hung, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA)

• Vice-chairman of Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA) 
• Vice-chairman of Vietnam Cyber Security Assessment & Audit Club (VSAC)
• Chief Executive Officer of  Vietnam Cyberspace Technology (VNCS)
• Chairman of directors of Vietnam Cyberspace Technology (VNCS Global)

He has more than 15 years of experience working at large corporations such as Huawei and Telefonica.

Master (MEng) of Computer Engineering and Business Administration in the US and Europe

Founder and CEO of VNCS JSC, a company that distributes, develops, and offers top – grade cybersecurity and information security services in Vietnam

Mr. Hiroyuki Ide, Senior Advisor(ICT), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

After building a career as a software developer in a private IT vendor, I have been working in my current position since 2004. My main focus has been on designing and implementing ICT-related projects in the Asia and Africa regions. As of 2023, I am serving as the Chief Advisor for cyber security talent development projects in Indonesia and Mongolia.

Ms. Makiko Inoue

Deputy Sales Manager, Global Sales, Digital Transformation Business Department, NTT TechnoCross Corporation

After joining NTT Software corporation (predecessor of NTT Technocross corporation (NTT-TX)), Makiko Inoue was engaged in system development management for about ten years. In 2014, she had an opportunity to work for a joint venture company founded by NTT-TX and other companies and participated in the service launch in Europe, mainly in the UK and Italy.Now she is responsible for the overseas expansion of NTT-TX’s PAM solution, iDoperation Series. In August 2023, iDoperation Series was launched in Thailand. NTT-TX will continue to expand their business in ASEAN and other countries.

Dr. Daisuke Inoue, Director General of Cybersecurity Research Institute of National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

Daisuke Inoue received his B.E. and M.E. degrees in electrical and computer engineering and Ph.D. degree in engineering from Yokohama　National University in 1998, 2000 and 2003, respectively. He joined Communications Research Laboratory (CRL), in 2003. CRL was relaunched as National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in 2004, where he is currently the associate director general of Cybersecurity Research Institute, the director general of Cybersecurity Nexus (CYNEX) and the director of Cybersecurity Laboratory. His research interests include practical Cybersecurity technologies, and security visualization.

Mr. Keisuke Kamata, Executive Director / CTO, Financials ISAC Japan Executive Director / CTO, Armoris Inc

Engaged in tasks related to supporting the establishment of organizations. From 2011 to 2014, worked in IT and cybersecurity management at Mitsubishi UFJ Bank. Subsequently, involved in the founding of the Financial ISAC. Founded Armoris in 2019. Currently, actively engaged in domestic and international security communities, conducting cyber attack exercises, and delivering practical know-how to executives, managers, and technical personnel from a global perspective. Also serves as a board member of the Financial Services Agency. Author of the book “Introduction to Cybersecurity Management.”

Mr. Hikohiro Lin, Managing Director of PwC of Trust Consulting Cyber Security & Privacy

Managing Director PwC Consulting LLC
With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, I have been actively involved in product security. My contributions include developing and implementing security testing methodologies and risk assessments for IoT devices, establishing product security standards and guidelines, building a global product security framework, and creating incident response mechanisms for product security incidents (PSIRT). I have played a central role in driving the overall product security initiatives within the company and have been at the forefront of promoting product security efforts in the manufacturing sector.

Additionally, I have made contributions to the international security community as a review board member for HITCON and HITB (Hack In The Box). In recognition of my expertise and contributions to product security and PSIRT activities in the Japanese manufacturing industry, I was honored with the (ISC)² ISLA (Information Security Leadership Achievement) APAC Senior Information Security Professional 2018 Showcased Honoree and Community Service Star awards.

Mr. Alex Loh, Chairman of CS Chapter, The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM)

Alex Loh is Senior Vice President, Sales (APAC) at Nera Telecommunications, a leading Communications and Network Solutions Provider headquartered in Singapore. An expert in sophisticated network-system models, Alex brings with him more than twenty years of experience in the IT industry, including at Fortinet Malaysia and VMWare. He currently serves as the Secretary of PIKOM, the National Tech Association of Malaysia, and chairs its Cybersecurity Chapter. PIKOM represents Malaysia’s technology industry with over 1,000 active members, commanding 80% of the total tech sector in the country.

Mr. Tony Low, Vice President of Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP)

Currently part of the Value Advisory practice for the Google Cloud JAPAC region, focusing on understanding client strategy and aligning cloud platform capabilities to drive tangible benefits. Before joining Google, he was the Delivery Lead for DBS AWS Cloud adoption. He also worked for leading multinational companies such as Citibank, Barclays, IBM, and CA in various job roles, including Product Manager, Delivery Manager, and Technical Sales Advisory.He has significant experience working with C-level executives and possesses competencies in Digital Transformation, Cloud Platform, IoT, Networking, Digital Strategy, Application Platforms, Solution Architecture, Business Strategy, Finance Leadership, and Business Process Optimization.

Dr. Selvakumar Manickam, Senior Lecturer, National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence (Nav6)

Dr. Selvakumar Manickam is a highly accomplished academic in the field of computer science, specializing in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. With a strong background in software development and a Ph.D. from a leading research institution in Malaysia, Dr. Selva has made significant contributions to the development of advanced algorithms and models for solving complex problems in various domains. Dr. Selva’s expertise and innovative approach have led to numerous publications in top-tier journals and presentations at prestigious conferences. He is dedicated to inspiring and mentoring students and researchers, fostering their passion for cutting-edge research. He has given talks at esteemed forums and events sharing his views and thoughts on state-of-the-art. His expertise and insights have made him a sought-after source for journalists and reporters, who frequently turn to him for commentary and analysis on a wide range of topics. With his exceptional research record and commitment to advancing the field, Dr. Selva continues to shape the future of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence and impact the academic community. Before transitioning to academia, he gained valuable experience at Intel Corporation and several start-ups, focusing on related areas. While establishing himself as an academic, he remains actively engaged in industrial projects centered around automation using computing technologies.

Dr. Koji Nakao, Distinguished Researcher of National Institute of Information and Communications technology (NICT)

Koji Nakao received the B.E. degree of Mathematics from Waseda University, in Japan, in 1979. Since joining KDDI in 1979, Koji has been engaged in the research on communication protocol, and information security technology for telecommunications in KDDI laboratory. His current interests are IoT security, 5G security and Supply-Chain security and so on. His present positions are “Distinguished Researcher” to manage research activities for cybersecurity technologies in NICT and “Guest Professor” of Yokohama National University on IoT security research. Koji has also been an Advisor of Cybersecurity for CABINET SECRETARIAT in Japanese government since April 2017.

Mr. Itsuro Nishimoto, President and CEO of LAC Co., Ltd.

As a programmer, they have been responsible for the development and planning of numerous information and communication technology systems. Since 2000, they have been dedicated to researching and addressing new threats in the field of cybersecurity to support the socialization of information and communication technology. With a motto of clarity, they have delivered lectures at government agencies, public organizations, corporations, universities, various events, and seminars, focusing on cybersecurity measures. They have also contributed to newspapers and magazines, and provided comments on television and radio, among various other engagements.

Mr. Fumikazu Okuno, Executive Officer, Public Sector, GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc.

For over 15 years, he has extensive experience providing a wide range of services to government clients, including information systems, DX, cybersecurity, intelligence, AI, data analytics, digital government, defense, and national security. In 2016, he became the first Japanese person to obtain CASO, a cyber intelligence certification, in the US. He also conducts research activities in the cyber and AI field.
・CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
・Certified CASO (Cyber Advanced Support Operations)
・Visiting researcher, Cyber Security Research Institute, Meiji University

Dr. Komain Pibulyarojana, Information Security Specialist, Founder and Managing Director of T-NET Co., Ltd

Dr Komain is founder and managing Director of T-Net CO., LTD, and information security advisor to NECTEC. Project Leader and Founder ThaiCERT. Network security consultant in government and private sectors and a lecturer in his areas of expertise.His technical interests are in computer networks, network security, wireless network security, security standards, national security. ISO/IEC 27001 (Certified Lead auditor), ISO/IEC 20000 (Auditor Certificate). IT Princess Award (2007), Engineering Excellence Award (2010).He holds Ph. D (2000), Master of Engineering (1997), Bachelor of Engineering (1995), Computer Engineering, The University of Tsukuba, Japan.

Dr.-Ing. Kalamullah Ramli, Founder of Id-CARE, University of Indonesia

A professor at Universitas Indonesia and leads the Center FAIRNESS. He has published 172 research papers and co-authored 10 international books. He also held senior positions at Kominfo and co-founded cyber-related organizations.

Mr. Samuel Ramon V. Jacoba, President of the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP) , Vice President of Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT)

Sam Jacoba is the founding president of the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP), the Philippines’ first association of data privacy and data protection professionals. He is also Vice President of the Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT), and co-founder and founding vice chair of Cloud Security Alliance Philippines.

Sam also serves as a senior member of the Executive Committee of the Advisory Group for Transformation and Development of the Information Technology Management Service of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Sam served for nearly two decades in key leadership roles at global technology leaders such as Microsoft, Yahoo!, and Intel Corp. Currently, he is assisting three FinTech companies in their Data Protection and Cybersecurity journeys.

Dr. Muhammad Salman, Co-Founder and Chairman of IdCARE – Indonesia Cyber Awareness and Resilience Center of University of Indonesia)

Co-Founder and Chairman of IdCARE – Indonesia Cyber Awareness and Resilience Center of University of Indonesia.
Muhammad Salman is a lecturer and researcher at the Computer Engineering Faculty of Universitas Indonesia. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Network Security. He has served as Vice Chairman of ID-SIRTII, a cybersecurity incident response team under Indonesia’s Ministry of ICT. He’s also a Co-Founder and Board Member of Id-CARE.UI, a center focused on cybersecurity and resilience at Universitas Indonesia. He’s involved in projects to enhance cybersecurity expertise, including collaborating with JICA on training cyber professionals and extending cybersecurity capacity to countries like Mongolia, Laos, Timor Leste, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Bhutan. Salman is dedicated to increasing information security awareness and ICT literacy and has represented Indonesia in various regional and international information security forums and committees such as APCERT, ANSAC, CAMP, FIRST, and OIC-CERT.

Mr. Thongchai Sangsiri, AJCCBC Project Consultant Expert, Supervisory Policy and Standard Center Electronic Transactions Development Agency Ministry of Digital Economy and Society

Thongchai Sangsiri is an expert in digital regulatory policies and international cooperation, currently working at Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Development Agency. With a background in computer security, digital forensics, and cybersecurity policy, he has been instrumental in managing the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Capacity Building Centre in Bangkok since 2018. Thongchai has a decade of experience in the public sector, contributing to initiatives like Smart Citizen identification cards, e-government, PKI deployment, and security awareness training programs. His interests lie in emerging digital technologies and  public policy development. Thongchai has represented Thailand at international forums such as APEC, ASEAN, and ICANN.

Mr. Brian Shen, Chairman of The Asian-Oceanian computing industry organization (ASOCIO)

• Chairman of Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO), 2023~
• Chairman of Information Service Industry Association of R.O.C. (CISA), 2020~
• President of Tatung Company and Group (Listed Company, 2371) 2023~
• Chairman of Tatung System Technologies Inc. (TSTI) (Listed Company, 8099) 2016~
• Chairman of Tatung Forever Energy Inc. 2023~
• Committee Member of Digital Nation & Innovative Economic Development Program (DIGI+), Executive Yuan
• Committee Member of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, SMEA of MOEA
• Committee Member of Business Angel Investment Program, the National Development Fund of the Executive Yuan
• DBA of NCCU, Institute of Technology, Innovation & Intellectual Property Management (TIIPM)

Dr. Nobushige Takamizawa, Visiting Professor, University of Tokyo)

Nobushige Takamizawa is currently a Visiting Professor at the University of Tokyo. He served as Ambassador of Japan to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 2016 to 2020. Between 2013 and 2016, he worked for the Cabinet Secretariat as Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary and Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Secretariat, and Director-General of the NISC. He joined the Ministry of Defence in 1978 and has served in various positions including Director-General of the Bureaus of Operational Policy and Defence Policy, as well as President of the National Institute for Defence Studies (NIDS). 

Dr. Marlon Tayag, Associate Prof. III, Dean, School of Computing, Holy Angel University

Dr. Marlon I. Tayag is the Dean of Computing at Holy Angel University and PICSPro chapter president for Region III. Under his guidance, the Holy Angel University-School of Computing is spearheading and pioneering cyber security education in the Philippines, offering unique degree programs. Dr. Tayag champions cyber security awareness among youth and holds notable industry certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker. He’s currently researching IoT Security Lightweight Algorithm for his doctoral dissertation, aiming to bolster security in the expanding IoT domain. His dedication and leadership in cyber security exemplify a commitment to fostering a safer digital future.

Mr. Masato Terada, Chief Coordination Designer, Hitachi Incident Response Team (HIRT), Hitachi Ltd.

Dr. Masato Terada is the Technology and Coordination Designer for Hitachi Incident Response Team (HIRT), the leader in vulnerability handling and vulnerability database throughout their careers. He acted as a point of contact for HIRT in order to promote external CSIRT activities, including participation in FIRST, an international CSIRT organization in 2005. After he launched the Nippon CSIRT Association in 2007 with 6 Japanese CSIRT teams and has tackled improving the capability of CSIRT community. Also, he has workd as a visiting researcher at the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA)(ipa.go.jp), a senior advisor at JPCERT Coordination Center (jpcert.or.jp), a steering committee member at ICT-ISAC Japan (ict-isac.jp) and a professer at Tokyo Denki University.

Ms. Yukako Uchida, Manager, Global Coordination Division, JPCERT/CC

Yukako Uchida is the Manager of Global Coordination Division at Japan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (JPCERT/CC). She is responsible for international collaboration activities with overseas Cyber Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), mainly in the Asia Pacific region. She has participated in several international CSIRT communities including Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) for about 9 years. She joined the Board of Directors for Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) in 2021.

Dr. Masaki Umejima

Project Leader, Systems Committee on Smart Energy, IEC Associate Professor, Cyber Civilization Research Center（CCRC）, Keio University

Dr. Masaki Umejima is the expert in IEC Systems Committee Smart Energy（IEC SyC-SE）and the associate professor in Cyber Civilization Research Center, Keio University. As a member of Smart Meter Conference and the Chairman of Cyber Security in Energy Resource Aggregation Business Promotion Conference in Japanese Government, Dr. Umejima contributed to develop smart grid that 100 million power meters and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) speak a common language defined by ISO/IEC14543-4-3. IPv6 forum awarded the World Leader in 2015 to his leadership.

Mr. Akihiro Wada, Chair, Working Group on Cyber-Security Enhancement, Committee on Cyber Security, Keidanren

Mr. Wada assumed the chairpersonship of the Working Group on Cyber-Security Enhancement, Committee on Cyber Security, Keidanren in April 2022.

At All Nippon Airways, Mr. Wada is Senior Director responsible for information security & IT architecture strategy. Through his career, he retains large-scale project management skills as well as practical knowledge on the Information Security Management System and the Personal Information Protection Law.

Mr. Wada’s public activities include postings at various government agencies as well as the Cyber Risk Intelligence Centre – Cross Sectors Forum, where he is currently vice chair.

Mr. Wada holds a BSc (Science) from Kyushu University.

Dato’ Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab, CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM)

DATO’ Ts. DR HAJI AMIRUDIN ABDUL WAHAB is the Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia, a cybersecurity specialist and technical agency that monitors e-sovereignty of the country.

He has more than 30 years of ICT working experience in telecom and IT sector in both public and private sectors. A PhD holder from University of Queensland, Australia, Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Duqubue, Iowa, USA,  Master’s in information technology, National University of Malaysia (UKM) and also a Bachelor of Science Engineering in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.

Dr. Kenji Watanabe, Head of Disaster & Safety Management Div, Nagoya Institute of Tech

Nagoya Institute of Technology Professor, Graduate School of Social Science, Head of Disaster & Safety Management, Risk Management Center.
Kenji Watanabe is a professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, and also the head of Disaster & Safety Management of the Nagoya Institute of Technology in Nagoya, Japan. He has almost 20 years business and professional experiences at the Mizuho Bank, Pricewaterhouse Consulatnts and IBM Business Consulting Services in financial business and risk management fields. He is assigned as a chair of several governmental committees in Japan on risk management, business continuity management (BCM) and critical infrastructure protection (CIP) in the Cabinet Secretariat, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and other national/regional governments. He is the head of delegation of Japan for ISO/TC292 (Security & resilience).He has MBA and PhD in Information, Production and Systems.

Dr. Katsunari Yoshioka, Professor at the Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences / the Institute of Advanced Sciences, Yokohama National University

Since 2005, involved in research at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) Incident Response Center (NICTER). Started cyber security research at Yokohama National University in 2008. Currently a professor at Yokohama National University’s Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences, and a principal researcher at the Institute of Advanced Sciences. Received awards including Minister of Education Award (2009), Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award (2016), Information Security Culture Award (2017), and Information and Communication Achievement Award (2021). Actively participated in various research projects, including those related to cyber attack prediction and IoT malware neutralization. Holds a Doctor of Engineering degree.