Security Day | Singapore

Overview

In today's dynamic security landscape, the CISO's role is more critical than ever. Gain insights into how security leaders can stay ahead of the rapidly evolving threat landscape, leverage AI and machine learning for threat detection, and foster a culture of security within digital transformation initiatives. Discuss how to create a proactive, resilient security strategy that aligns with regulatory requirements and emerging technologies like quantum computing and IoT security.

What we will cover

• Cybersecurity Continuity Exploring strategies to ensure uninterrupted business operations by building resilient cybersecurity frameworks that protect against disruptions, while balancing risk and growth.
• Threat Detection Investigating the latest technologies and approaches for real-time threat detection and incident response, with a focus on minimising impact from sophisticated threats like ransomware and zero-day exploits.
• Zero Trust Examining the adoption of Zero Trust frameworks, where access is continuously verified across networks, devices, and users, as a critical defence strategy against modern cyber threats.
• Cloud Security Exploring key strategies for securing cloud environments, with an emphasis on data confidentiality, identity management, and compliance in a multi-cloud world.
• Digital Security Investigating how CISOs can support digital transformation initiatives without compromising security, focusing on integrating security protocols throughout the innovation lifecycle.
• Risk Management Evaluating strategies for managing risks associated with third-party vendors and supply chains, ensuring security practices extend to all external partners.
• AI in Cybersecurity Exploring the role of AI and machine learning in automating threat detection, predictive analytics, and incident response to enhance cybersecurity defences.
• Compliance Privacy Navigating the complex landscape of data protection regulations, including GDPR and Australia's privacy laws, while ensuring data security and avoiding penalties.
• Insider Threats Examining approaches to identify, monitor, and mitigate insider threats, including both malicious and unintentional data breaches within organisations.
• Cybersecurity Leadership Discussing strategies to attract, develop, and retain skilled cybersecurity professionals while fostering leadership that aligns security goals with business objectives.
• IoT Security Exploring how to secure IoT devices and networks, focusing on reducing vulnerabilities through segmentation, regular updates, and continuous monitoring.
• Cybersecurity Culture Fostering a company-wide culture of cybersecurity awareness, encouraging employee engagement in security practices, and reducing human-related risks across the organisation.

Agenda

• 8:30 am Welcome Coffee & Registration(Security Day | Singapore)
• 9:00 am Welcome Address & Introduction(Security Day | Singapore)
• 9:15 am Security Beyond Borders: Geopolitics, Cyber Threats, and the Future of Sovereignty(Security Day | Singapore) Cybersecurity today is deeply intertwined with geopolitics. In this session, Bilahari Kausikan shares sharp insights on how global power shifts, state-sponsored cyber threats, and digital sovereignty are reshaping security priorities. From ASEAN’s role to international tensions, hear how governments and organisations must adapt in an era where cyber and geopolitical risks are inseparable. Discussion Points: Geopolitical Drivers – Understanding the factors behind cyber conflicts and their impact on ASEAN. Cyber Sovereignty – Balancing national interests with regional digital security priorities. Diplomacy and Response – Leveraging diplomatic strategies to manage incidents while safeguarding critical infrastructure.
• 9:35 am From Risk to Resilience: Supply Chain Security Insights from the 2025 Verizon DBIR(Security Day | Singapore) Exploring insights from the data in the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) highlights the evolving role of supply chain security in enterprise risk management. Attendees will gain insights into the latest breach patterns and attack vectors that exploit third-party relationships, and learn why traditional perimeter defenses are no longer sufficient in an interconnected ecosystem. By aligning DBIR findings with practical risk management strategies, the session will demonstrate how organizations can effectively identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities within their supply chain. Focusing on real-world lessons and actionable recommendations, the presentation equips leaders with a framework to strengthen resilience, ensure trust in vendor partnerships, and reduce overall risk exposure.
• 9:55 am C-Suite Synergy: Leading Through Complexity in an Era of Constant Change(Security Day | Singapore) In an age defined by digital disruption, evolving regulations, and rising stakeholder expectations, organisational resilience is no longer the responsibility of a single function — it’s a collective executive mandate. This opening panel brings together C-suite leaders to explore how collaboration across finance, technology, data, and security functions is critical to navigating today’s megatrends. From managing enterprise risk to enabling digital trust and innovation, the discussion will unpack how executive alignment shapes future-ready strategies. Discussion Points: Shared Accountability: How C-suite leaders align on managing risk, trust, and operational resilience. Enterprise Agility: Responding to shifting technologies, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder demands. Integrated Leadership: Moving beyond silos to drive strategic clarity, innovation, and competitive advantage.
• 10:20 am Identity Under Siege: Defending Against the Modern Access Attack(Security Day | Singapore) As digital transformation accelerates, the traditional security perimeter has vanished—making identity the new frontline in cybersecurity. Today’s attack surface spans users, devices, applications, and machine identities, creating complex vulnerabilities that cybercriminals are quick to exploit. From MFA fatigue to compromised service accounts, attackers are bypassing legacy defences with alarming ease. At the same time, security leaders are grappling with identity sprawl, limited visibility, and increasing compliance demands—all under tight resource constraints. With insider threats on the rise and traditional frameworks falling short, the challenge of protecting what you can’t always see has become more urgent than ever. How are modern organizations adapting to this identity-first landscape? And where are the cracks forming—even in the most mature strategies? Join us as we explore practical strategies to stop modern access attacks: tackling MFA fatigue, managing identity sprawl, and securing both human and machine identities in today’s cloud-first world.
• 10:40 am Thought Leadership: Harnessing Technology for Competitive Advantage in a Disrupted World(Security Day | Singapore) This session explores how organisations can leverage emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, drive growth, and stay competitive in dynamic markets. By looking at real-world trends and practical applications, leaders will gain insight into how to align innovation with business goals and build momentum for the future.\ Discussion Points: Driving Business Impact: Applying new technologies to improve operations and measurable outcomes. Innovation Alignment: Linking technology adoption to strategic priorities and market opportunities. Preparing for Disruption: Building flexibility and resilience to respond to evolving market conditions.
• 11:00 am Networking Break & Morning Tea(Security Day | Singapore)
• 0:00 pm Building Cyber Resilience and Preparing for the Unknown(Enterprise Security & Resilience) In today’s fast-changing cyber landscape, organisations must strengthen resilience to safeguard critical assets and maintain business continuity. This keynote will explore strategies for building robust yet flexible security frameworks, fostering a culture of preparedness, and enabling agility to respond effectively to both current threats and unexpected challenges. Discussion Points: Multi-layered Security: Deploying comprehensive controls to defend against diverse and evolving threats. Adaptive Preparedness: Designing flexible strategies to respond effectively to unknown and emerging risks. Organisational Resilience: Promoting a security-conscious culture that supports rapid recovery and continuity.
• 0:20 pm Living Security in Action: How Trellix Drive Enterprise Resilience(Enterprise Security & Resilience) Cybersecurity resilience isn’t just about spotting threats — it’s about responding decisively and proving continuity. In this session, dive into how Trellix approach unifies network, endpoint, email, and data security to keep attackers at bay. Learn why network visibility remains central in an AI-driven world, and how CISOs can leverage Trellix’s living security platform to meet board and regulatory demands while staying ahead of adversaries.
• 0:40 pm Breaking Down Singapore’s Cyber Threat Crisis(Enterprise Security & Resilience) Cyberattacks in Singapore are on the rise, with 84% of organisations hit by ransomware between March 2022 and March 2023. Incidents such as phishing and data breaches carry major financial and reputational risks. This session explores key trends and threats, offering CISOs insights on prioritising resources, strengthening defences, and building resilience through collaboration and adaptability. Discussion Points: Common Cyberattack Patterns – Exploring the most prevalent threats targeting Singaporean businesses and how they manifest. AI and Automation in Cyber Threats – Examining how emerging technologies are shaping modern attack methods and defence strategies. Collaboration for Cyber Defense – Identifying strategies to strengthen national resilience through cross-industry and government partnerships.
• 1:00 pm Lunch Break - Peer Connect & Executive Roundtables(Enterprise Security & Resilience)
• 2:00 pm Countering Emerging Threats Latest insights on how organisations can harness actionable data to anticipate, detect, and counter emerging threats effectively.
• 2:00 pm Robust Identity Management Strategy Learn advanced techniques for securing access control through robust authentication and identity governance solutions.
• 2:00 pm Enhancing Cloud Security Discover comprehensive approaches for safeguarding workloads, data, and applications in dynamic hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• 2:00 pm Strengthening Data Privacy Gain a deeper understanding of how to ensure compliance with evolving regulations while protecting sensitive information across diverse systems.
• 2:00 pm Effective Strategies for Incident Response(Incident Management) Explore key learnings on designing and implementing strategies that minimise downtime and disruption during complex cyber incidents.
• 2:00 pm Ransomware Defence Preparation(Ransomware Defence Program) Delve into actionable strategies to prevent, detect, and recover from ransomware attacks, ensuring business continuity.
• 2:25 pm Thought Leadership: Consolidating the Tool Stack and Cutting Cost While Expanding Visibility(Enterprise Security & Resilience) CIOs need real-time visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud estates to ensure resilience, compliance, and customer trust. Observability provides the single source of truth to anticipate disruption and orchestrate faster recovery. Discussion points: How can CIOs streamline overlapping tools to cut costs without disrupting operations? What strategies enable end-to-end visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments? How does greater visibility improve recovery speed, compliance, and stakeholder trust?
• 2:45 pm Thought Leadership: Testing at the Speed of AI: Ensuring Data Integrity and Trust in Automated Systems(Enterprise Security & Resilience) AI adoption is only as strong as the trust leaders have in the data, models, and systems running behind the scenes. Yet most enterprises are still testing AI and data-driven applications with outdated approaches built for legacy software lifecycles. This session explores how to modernise testing practices so that data quality, model accuracy, and system reliability keep pace with the scale and speed of AI initiatives. We’ll examine how to validate data pipelines, automate testing for machine learning workflows, and secure integrations across hybrid environments. The discussion will also cover how continuous testing not only reduces risk but also frees teams to accelerate transformation and scale AI adoption with confidence. How enterprises can modernise testing to keep pace with AI-driven applications and data-heavy workflows. Strategies to validate data pipelines, machine learning models, and complex integrations in hybrid environments. The role of continuous testing in reducing risk, accelerating transformation, and scaling AI adoption with confidence.
• 3:05 pm Where Cybersecurity Leadership Truly Belongs: Insights from the Business Perspective(Enterprise Security & Resilience) [Fireside Chat] As cyber threats become increasingly complex and impactful, organisations are reconsidering not just how they defend themselves, but who ultimately owns the risk. In this session, we will explore how executive leadership shapes cybersecurity strategy, reporting lines, and organisational resilience. Discussion Points: Leadership and Accountability: How does executive oversight influence cybersecurity effectiveness and risk management across the organisation? Driving a Business-wide Security Culture: How can leaders ensure cybersecurity is treated as a responsibility beyond IT? Aligning Strategy and Execution: Lessons on uniting teams and functions to ensure cybersecurity priorities are embedded across the enterprise.
• 3:25 pm AI: The Double-Edged Sword of Cyber Defence(Enterprise Security & Resilience) [Fireside Chat] Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising cyber defence, offering enhanced capabilities for threat detection, response, and risk mitigation. However, its dual nature also presents significant challenges. Cybercriminals exploit AI for sophisticated attacks, while organisations grapple with ethical dilemmas, data security, and potential biases in AI-driven systems. This session explores how businesses can harness AI's potential while safeguarding against its inherent risks. Discussion Points: Balancing Benefits and Risks – How can organisations leverage AI for smarter defence while managing vulnerabilities and avoiding overreliance? Ethical and Bias Challenges – What’s needed to prevent bias and protect privacy in AI-driven security across ASEAN’s diverse landscape? Future Preparedness – How can businesses prepare for evolving AI threats, foster collaboration, and build AI-ready cyber teams?
• 3:45 pm Building a Cybersecurity Culture Across the Board(Enterprise Security & Resilience) As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and scale, building a strong cybersecurity culture is no longer optional, it’s a strategic imperative. For CIOs and CDOs, the challenge lies not just in deploying the right technologies but in embedding a security-first mindset across the entire organisation. From the executive level to frontline teams, a unified, informed, and accountable workforce is the most powerful defence. This session will explore how technology and data leaders can influence enterprise-wide behaviours, align security with business outcomes, and instil a culture where cyber resilience is everyone’s responsibility. Discussion Points: Leadership’s Role in Cybersecurity Culture: How CIOs, CDOs, and boards can model and drive secure behaviours across the organisation. Engaging the Workforce: Practical strategies to embed security into daily operations, communications, and data practices. Measuring Cultural Impact: Identifying indicators of progress, what does success look like beyond compliance?
• 4:10 pm Closing Remarks(Enterprise Security & Resilience)
• 4:15 pm End of Day Drinks(Enterprise Security & Resilience) Join us for "End of Day Drinks," a networking session designed to foster connections and camaraderie among attendees. This gathering provides the ideal setting to mingle, exchange insights, and build relationships with industry peers. Raise a glass to a day of fruitful discussions and continue the conversation over refreshing beverages and light snacks. Whether you're keen to expand your professional network or unwind after a day of learning, our End of Day Drinks event offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for meaningful interactions and networking.

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