| YANG MULIA DATO SERI PADUKA AWANG HAJI SUFIAN BIN HAJI SABTUDEPUTY MINISTER AT PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE, SECURITY AND LAWBrunei Darussalam
Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian started his career as a Staff Officer at the Internal Security Department (ISD) in 1994. Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian is married to Datin Suriati binti Haji Abangtor (Operations) before being transferred and promoted as the Deputy Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in 2017.
On 25 July 2020, Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian was transferred back to ISD and promoted as its Director. He was subsequently appointed as Permanent Secretary (Security, Enforcement and Law) Prime Minister’s Office on 31 July 2021 in addition to his portfolio as the Director of ISD.
By command of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian was appointed as Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office on 7 June 2022. He also holds a concurrent appointment as the Director of ISD.
On 15 July 2022, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam had consented to bestow the Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class (S.P.M.B.) to Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian. His other state honours and decorations include the Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (D.P.M.B.) in 2021, the Most Blessed Order of Setia Negara Brunei Fourth Class (P.S.B.), the Meritorious Service Medal (P.J.K.) and the Excellent Service Medal (P.I.K.B.).
Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian is a graduate of the University of Brunei Darussalam and completed his postgraduate education at the University of Keele in the United Kingdom. He also attended the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore as part of the Executive Development Programme for Senior Government Officers (EDPSGO). Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian is married to Datin Suriati binti Haji Abang and is blessed with three children.
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| Mr. Jay Hunter Ansonm, Ministry of Finance Chief Information Security Officer and Director of the Republic of Palau Digital Residency Office, Palau
Jay Hunter Anson is from Airai, Palau and currently serves as the Ministry of Finance Chief Information Security Officer and Director of the Republic of Palau Digital Residency Office. He also provides project management expertise for Fintech initiatives such as the Palau Stablecoin Project and leads.cybersecurity program implementation for the Government of Palau. A retired US Army Signal Corps Lieutenant Colonel, Jay has worked in telecommunications and cybersecurity for both government and private sector organizations for the last 30 years. He is a highly accomplished cybersecurity professional, project manager, and security consultant with a successful track record of transformational leadership, execution, and innovation with Fortune 500 companies and the highest levels of government. Jay specializes in large-enterprise cybersecurity strategy, cyber defense operations, INFOSEC risk management, IT governance and compliance, and security awareness training. He holds Master of Business Administration and Master of Information Systems degrees from the University of Phoenix, a Master of Military Arts and Science from the US Army Command and General Staff College, and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Maryland.
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| Mr. Alexander K. Ramos, Philippines
Pioneered in Digital Forensic studies in the Philippines in 1995. And in the 35 years of public service focused on the investigation of electronic crimes, communications fraud and control.
Experience and Accomplishments ranged from tracking down the proliferation of child pornography and participating in transnational crime investigations with foreign partner agencies. Tracking down syndicated bypass operations, telecom fraud operators
Active in developing awareness campaign programs to prevent online exploitation of children by empowering children through the Junior Cybercops Program and the Cyber Ethics for Program.
Presently provides expertise to transnational crime investigation, coordination
and case management to the National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine National Police, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines as the Executive Director of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center
A recognized figure in the field of advance computer science studies and computer forensics and was named the 2007 Timothy Fidel Awardee for the successful investigation and combating one of the biggest global network of cybercriminals which attempted to paralyze and take control major telecommunication networks in the US, Europe and Australia saved in $ 300 M in potential damages to its infrastructure. He was named one of the most outstanding persons in digital investigation in the Philippines. He enjoys the trust and confidence of foreign agencies and companies due to his best practices in digital investigation and adheres to international standards of audit and investigation.
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| AVM Jadet Khuhakongkit, Assistant Secretary General, NCSA Thailand | Deputy Director of ThaiCERT, Thailand
Experienced Information Technology auditor, policy maker, and cyber security incident response leader with a demonstrated history of working in the military industry. Skilled in ISO 27001, NIST cybersecurity framework, IT audit, information security management, IT risk management, and incident response.
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| Er. Raj Kumar Maharjan, Director, National Cyber Security Center, Ministry of of Communication and Information Technology, Nepal He works in the recently established National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT), Government of Nepal. He has over a decade of experience of working in government service. His IT expertise spans in various departments like Department of Transport Management, Department of Land Management and Archive, Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Election Commission before his current role at NCSC. He holds master’s degree in computer engineering from Pokhara University and master’s degree in public administration from Tribhuvan University. After Joining MoCIT in 2023, he has contributed to prepare National Cyber Security Policy,2023 and to establish NCSC. He has actively involved in drafting IT and Cyber Security Bill. He had an experience of conducting national Cyber Drill and Cyber Hygiene programs in various regions of country. His role as a member secretary of Nepal Information Technology Emergency Team (NITERT) has played a vital role for the coordination with different governmental agencies to work together for the achievement of safe and resilient cyber space of Nepal.
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| Kishore Babu GSC Yerraballa, ITU Area Representative Southeast Asia & other Member States in Asia and the Pacific, Jakarta
With over thirty years of experience in the telecommunication and ICT sector, Mr. Yerraballa led national and global ICT initiatives in technology, policy, operations, and international relations. He heads the ITU office in Jakarta to support Member States, Industry and Academia in Southeast Asia. He is the focal point of Policy & Regulations in Telecommunications and ICTs in Asia Pacific Region. Mr. Yerraballa was at the forefront of technology ecosystem engagement in policy making, innovation and spectrum, and Startups / SMEs activities in the Government of India in his long career. He holds a master’s degree in public policy and management from the Indian Institute of Management (IIMB-Bangalore), Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs (Syracuse, NY) and a bachelor's degree in electronics and communication engineering.
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| Mr. Marwan Ben Rached, ITU
Mr. Marwan Ben Rached is a cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience in the public and private sectors. He is currently the Cybersecurity Coordinator at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), where he leads the implementation of the ITU's Cybersecurity projects in various countries around the world. He also engages with and coordinates with international organizations to promote global cooperation in cybersecurity. Marwan holds a master's and engineer degrees in Computer Science from the University of Sousse, Tunisia, and possesses various international certificates in information technology, project management, and cybersecurity.
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| Mr. Calvin Chan, ITU
Mr. Calvin Chan is the Programme Administrator for the ITU's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok. He is currently the cybersecurity focal point for the region, with professional experience on policy issues related to the digital economy, innovation, ICT for development, and trade facilitation. He holds a MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics.
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| YOUNG MIN KIM, INTERPOL
Young Min KIM is a Cybercrime Operations Officer at the Cybercrime Directorate of INTERPOL. He is responsible for coordinating INTERPOL Cybercrime Operations to assist investigation of member countries in the Asia & South Pacific region.
He started his law enforcement career as a detective inspector in 2008 at the Korean National Police Agency. He had different roles in criminal investigations and international cooperations including Cybercrime Investigation, NCB Coordinator, Digital Forensic, IT company cooperation for over 8 years.
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| Orolzod Myagmarjav, Senior Expert, Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications, Mongolia
Throughout her career, she has been committed to strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure, ensuring safe online environments, and advocating for innovative policies that protect citizens and organizationscurity policy regulations since 2022. With a career in the Information Communications and Technology (ICT) sector that spans over a decade, Princess has accumulated significant experience in public online services and cybersecurity. Her expertise played a key role in shaping Mongolia’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, which she contributed to developing in 2022. Following this, she also played a crucial part in the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Council in 2023, further solidifying her leadership in advancing Mongolia's cyber resilience and security governance. Throughout her career, she has been committed to strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure, ensuring safe online environments, and advocating for innovative policies that protect citizens and organizations from emerging cyber threats.
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| Alya Alsaadi, INTERPOL Alya Mabrouk Alsaadi is a highly accomplished Cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience in the field, specializing in Cybercrime analysis, risk management, and cybersecurity operations. She is currently a Cyber Programme Coordinator at INTERPOL, where she leads global partnerships, strategic planning, and key cybercrime initiatives. Previously, Alya served as an Officer at Dubai Police, managing cybercrime investigations, incident response methodologies, and departmental resources, and achieving notable successes through innovative public awareness campaigns. Alya is also recognized for her leadership in developing training programs, mentoring new talent, and spearheading major cybersecurity events like the largest international cyber drill at GISEC Global 2024. She holds an MSc in Information Security and numerous certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Blockchain Professional. A passionate advocate for employee development and stakeholder collaboration, she has proven expertise in bridging the gap between law enforcement and the private sector to combat cyber threats on a global scale
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| Mr. Ampuan Shazwi Ampuan Sadikin, Senior Operations Officers, Cyber Security Brunei (CSB)
Ampuan Shazwi currently serves as Senior Operations Office at Cyber Security Brunei since its establishment in August 2020. Prior to this, he served as Special Duties Officer under the National Security Committee Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office. Ampuan Shazwi’s background includes 13 years of experience in the field on national security with emphasis on cyber security, border security, aviation security, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) security and matters related to law enforcement. In this role, Ampuan Shazwi acts as a linkage and coordinator between CSB with regional and international cyber security initiatives notably with ASEAN related initiatives. His area of focus includes cybersecurity confidence building measures, capacity building efforts and national coordination efforts related to cyber security.
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| Shamsul Bahri bin Haji Kamis
With the background in Electronics and Communications, Shamsul Bahri had been actively involved in IT, IT Security and Cyber Security for 30 years. He was also responsible in setting up and operationalising a government outfit responsible for IT Security needs and requirements of Brunei Darussalam’s e-Government initiatives in 2003. This outfit later grew to serve the core services of the country’s National Cyber Security Agency, Cyber Security Brunei (CSB), which was formed in August 2020. CSB is now responsible for both the operational and strategic aspects of cybersecurity for both the government and the country.
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| Haji Mas Zuraime bin Haji Abdul Hamid, Deputy Chief Operation Officer Haji Mas Zuraime bin Haji Abdul Hamid serves as the Head of the Brunei Computer Emergency Response Team (BruCERT), the national agency responsible for managing IT-related security incidents across Brunei Darussalam. He also leads the Cyber Watch Centre and holds the position of Deputy Chief Operating Officer at ITPSS Sdn Bhd. With a distinguished career in cybersecurity, Haji Mas Zuraime has played a key role in numerous national information security initiatives. His expertise has been recognized through invitations to speak at various esteemed events, including the Civil Service Institute and the World Telecommunication & Information Society Day in 2009. Haji Mas Zuraime holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer & Communication Engineering from the University of Liverpool, UK. His professional qualifications include certifications such as SANS Institute GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), ISO27001 Lead Implementer, and CompTIA Network+.
In recognition of his contributions to ASEAN-Japan cooperation, he was awarded the prestigious Awards of Merit by the Japanese government.
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| Alessandro Ortalda
Alessandro Ortalda is Founder at Experirē strategy & advisory and Managing Director at the Brussels Privacy Hub. With a decade of experience in cybersecurity and data protection, he specializes in developing national cybersecurity strategies and policy frameworks, facilitating cybersecurity governance exercises, and advising governments and international organizations on cyber-resilience.
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| Georgina Kiele
Georgina Kiele is the Executive Manager for Cyber Security and Digital Government Standards at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). In her capacity, she oversees the Cyber Division, which encompasses four branches: Cybersecurity, Cyber Safety, Data Governance, and Digital Government Standards. Georgina also leads the operations of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a core function of the Cybersecurity branch.
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