Malaysia’s digital economy keeps expanding, and the pressure on security leaders grows with it. Financial services, energy, government, and telecom all face a faster threat landscape. The following leaders stand out because they guide large institutions through real operational risk. They influence policy, strengthen national resilience, and build cyber teams that can keep pace with rapid change.
Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab
Dr. Amirudin leads CyberSecurity Malaysia and shapes the country’s national security posture. His work supports incident response, public sector readiness, and collaboration between government and industry. He helps set the tone for how Malaysia prepares for new threats.
Dr. Aswami Ariffin
Dr. Aswami is SVP of Cyber Security at CyberSecurity Malaysia. He is known for digital forensics, threat intelligence, and his role in improving investigative capabilities across the country.
Muhammad Farhan
As CISO at RHB Banking Group, Muhammad Farhan is responsible for financial sector resilience. He supports secure cloud adoption, threat monitoring, and the overall security roadmap of a major Malaysian bank.
Malaysia’s cybersecurity landscape gains strength from leaders who understand both technical complexity and national-scale risk. These CISOs drive operational security, influence policy, and help build the next generation of cyber talent. They are the ones to watch as Malaysia pushes toward a more secure digital future.