Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
As the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel CHEUNG leads the Digital Policy Office in promoting data-driven, people-centric and outcome-based digital policies within the Government and across sectors. In addition to devising strategic plans for the promotion and implementation of digital transformation in public services, as well as promoting the adoption of information technology (IT) in the community and various industries, Mr CHEUNG is dedicated to encouraging government bureaux and departments to widely apply artificial intelligence in day-to-day administrative tasks for delivery of more efficient and intelligent public services, benefiting both citizens and businesses. Mr CHEUNG also oversees and promotes the development of local digital infrastructure and digital industry, and the strengthening of governance of government IT projects and cybersecurity, etc. Mr CHEUNG is committed to fostering IT collaboration with the Chinese Mainland, and supporting Hong Kong’s better integration into the overall national development. Mr CHEUNG also oversees the Government’s budget for administrative computer projects, and the procurement of IT products and services.
Managing Director APAC & Co-Founder, Blackwired, and
Co-Chair, Asia Pacific Education and Marketing Subcommittee, FIX Trading Community
Damian Bierman is a Founding Partner of Blackwired Pte Ltd, responsible for business development and expanding relationships, across the region and globally. Blackwired is a next-generation cyber intelligence firm trusted by governments, law enforcement, global corporations, and systemic institutions.
Damian is active within the FIX Trading Community, serving as Co-Chair of the Asia-Pacific Education and Marketing Subcommittee. He has been a mainstay of the community and an enthusiastic promoter of FIX since landing in Hong Kong over 20 years ago.
Prior to Blackwired, Damian was APAC Head of Trading Solutions for FactSet, following its acquisition of Portware in 2015. Damian established the Portware EMS business in Asia-Pacific in 2007.
Prior, Damian ran FIX Services in APAC for NYFIX (a Broadridge business) and was an early employee at Wall Street startup Javelin Technologies, bringing its Appia FIX engine to market from early 2000.
Deputy Executive Manager, Security Architecture
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Simon Blanchet is an international cybersecurity executive with more than 25 years of experience across North America, Europe and Asia, including over 15 years in banking and financial services. He has led global security programmes, strengthened enterprise resilience and advised senior leadership through complex digital transformations and regulatory change.
Simon currently serves as Deputy Executive Manager for Security Architecture at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, shaping enterprise reference architectures across cloud, application security, IAM, PKI and DevSecOps. Prior to this, Simon spent more than a decade at HSBC, culminating in his role as Global Head of Security Testing, where he directed a worldwide team of over 70 security specialists and oversaw the Group’s penetration testing programme. He later served as Director of Threat, Vulnerability and Surface of Attack at Bullish.com, a GFSC‑regulated crypto exchange, before becoming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Serai, an HSBC owned fintech venture.
A technically grounded and globally minded leader, Simon began his career as a software developer focused on cryptographic and security products, quickly establishing deep technical expertise in software security, application security and vulnerability management. His international career gives him a sophisticated understanding of regulated environments, modern engineering disciplines, and large-scale technology operations.
Committed to developing future leaders, Simon has served as a mentor with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and contributes to its Innovation Committee. Originally from Québec, he holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science Engineering Option from Université Laval, along with CISSP, CSSLP and PMP certifications.
Asia Pacific Chief Information Security Officer
Société Générale Commercial and Investment Bank
Marco Ceci is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with over two decades of experience spanning cyber security, technology, and management consulting. He currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Société Générale's Commercial and Investment Bank with responsibility over the Asia Pacific Region. Previously, Marco worked in the UK where he held the UK CISO position for Société Générale's Commercial and Investment Bank.
Marco holds Certified Information System Security Professional (CISP) and Cloud Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certifications along with a degree in Computer Science from the University of Florence.
Head of Cybersecurity & Operational Resilience APAC, Head of Hong Kong
Wavestone
Axel Chagnoleau is an experienced professional with 15 years of international expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and operational resilience. He is recognized for his unique ability to re-engineer processes, technologies, and organizations, enabling businesses to maximize the value of their data while fostering innovation and maintaining strong security measures.
Axel's skills encompass regulatory assessments, risk analysis, incident management, technology advisory, and the development of comprehensive mitigation strategies for senior management and business process owners. With a solid background in IT and business, he has successfully led critical programs for major financial institutions, insurance companies, and fintech organizations across Asia and Europe. His work includes conducting maturity assessments, implementing crisis management frameworks, and enhancing operational resilience for key systems and departments.
As a CISM-certified professional, Axel demonstrates his leadership by serving as a panel chair and keynote speaker at prominent cybersecurity conferences, including the Hong Kong and Singapore Fintech Week, the Total Security Conference, the InfoSecurity Summit, and the CISO Executive Summit. His presentations have covered important topics such as secure access adoption, hybrid enterprise security, cyber crisis resilience, the efficient use of artificial intelligence for cybersecurity enhancement, and digital acceleration.
Adjunct Professor
Hong Kong Baptist University
Prof Chau is a distinguished leader in data privacy, cybersecurity, and financial technology. She is an Adjunct Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), where she leads curriculum development in cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies. In parallel, she serves as the Senior Vice President of Security Assurance and APAC Data Protection Officer (DPO) at a fintech company, overseeing product security assessments and privacy governance across the region. Prior to her current role, Prof. Chau held senior positions at Tencent and Fusion Bank, where she worked on strategic technology and financial technology initiatives. With over decades of industry experience, Prof. Chau has received multiple professional recognitions, including the Women in IT Award 2022 for Outstanding Contribution of the Year and Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP).
Head of Sales Engineering
Thales
Richard is an accomplished Sales Engineering Manager at Thales, bringing extensive expertise in cybersecurity to clients in Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia and Taiwan. With over a decade of experience, Richard specializes in architecting best-of-breed cybersecurity solutions that align with customer strategies and support their digital transformation journeys.
His background spans both technical and business development, enabling him to deliver innovative cloud and security solutions that modernize clients' operations. Richard previously served as a Cloud Solution Specialist which focused on cloud strategies and transformation for APAC enterprises.
Cyber Security Director
Wizlynx Cyber Security Limited
Familiar with the software development lifecycle for web applications, connected devices and secure communication technologies, Jackson Chow is passionate about penetration testing, red teaming and security research. His previous experience as a technical manager in a multinational laboratory group has provided him with a strong understanding of international quality standards and project management.
He is currently serving as the Cyber Security Director at Wizlynx Group, playing a key role in critical missions and high-stakes escalations while overseeing team management. He holds globally recognized certifications and continues to embrace new challenges in the field.
The major certifications he currently holds include: (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)®, OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP), OffSec Experienced Pentester (OSEP), OffSec Web Expert (OSWE), OffSec Wireless Professional (OSWP), Zero-Point Security Red Team Operator (RTO), Zero-Point Security Red Team Lead (RTL).
The primary types of assessments he is involved in include: Penetration Testing (Web Apps, Network, Wireless), Mobile Apps & IoT Security Assessment, Red Teaming Assessment, Social Engineering Assessment, Cloud Security Assessment.
Head of Global Information Security
Fidelity International
Sam Coco is the Head of Global Information Security at Fidelity International, where he leads the firm’s global information security strategy and oversees cybersecurity operations across Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong since 2011, Sam plays a pivotal role in shaping Fidelity’s security posture, ensuring resilience against evolving cyber threats while maintaining compliance with international regulatory standards.
With more than 17 years of experience in cyber and information security, Sam has deep expertise in governance, risk management, compliance and security assurance. His career at Fidelity International spans multiple leadership roles, including Senior Manager for Information Security in Asia Pacific and earlier positions within Corporate Security, where he managed internal investigations, background vetting, and due diligence processes.
Sam began his career in Sydney, Australia in 2003, holding various technology roles before joining Fidelity International in 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from The University of Western Sydney and maintains several industry-leading certifications, including Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
A recognized thought leader in the industry, Sam is a regular expert panel speaker at global cybersecurity conferences and forums, where he shares insights on emerging threats, regulatory trends, and best practices for building resilient security programs.
Co-Founder and CEO
NyxLab
KT is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NyxLab, and a TED Talk speaker, recognized for his thought leadership in advancing global cyber resilience. With over 20 years of experience in the cyber security consulting industry, he has built a reputation as one of Asia Pacific’s foremost experts in offensive, defensive, and cloud security.
KT is currently a member of the Appeal Panel under Sections 47-49 and Schedule 7 of Cap. 653 the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer Systems) Ordinance. KT is also the Founding Members of Artificial Intelligence of Hong Kong.
Previously, KT served as a Partner at PwC for 11 years, where he co-founded DarkLab, Hackbot, Hackaday, and Darkvision, pioneering innovative approaches to penetration testing, red teaming, security operations centre, and advanced threat defense. His leadership has shaped the way enterprises and financial institutions approach cyber risk, delivering more than 500 projects to date across diverse industries.
KT has advised Fortune 500 companies, regulators, and government agencies on topics ranging from cyber threat intelligence, incident response, cloud security architecture, digital forensics, and regulatory compliance. He has co-authored multiple security guidelines and baselines that continue to serve as reference standards for the financial industry in the Asia Pacific region.
Beyond corporate leadership, KT contributes to the broader community as an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) of HKSI and serves on IT committees for several NGOs in Hong Kong, including Po Leung Kuk, HKMA, Youth Outreach, and Mind HK. His commitment extends to strengthening cyber resilience, fostering youth engagement in technology, and advancing digital trust across society.
Chief Executive Officer
THEOS Cyber
Paul Jackson is a distinguished leader in digital forensics, cyber investigations, and incident response, with over 30 years of experience spanning public and private sectors. As the CEO of THEOS Cyber, Paul brings unparalleled expertise to the forefront of cybersecurity, having previously held pivotal leadership roles at Kroll, JPMorgan Chase, and the Hong Kong Police Force.
Paul’s career achievements include serving as Global Head of Cyber Investigations at JPMorgan Chase and Regional Managing Director of Cyber Security & Investigations for Kroll in APAC. He is renowned for his strategic handling of complex investigations, technology fraud, insider threats, and compliance programs, consistently delivering impactful results.
An active member of the global cybersecurity community, Paul has played key roles in developing international training standards and advancing the field through leadership positions with Interpol and the International Organization on Computer Evidence (IOCE). Beyond his executive duties, Paul remains dedicated to advancing digital forensics and cybercrime investigation, regularly contributing to industry conferences and publications.
Paul is also the host of THEOS Cybernova Podcast, where he engages with industry experts to explore emerging cyber threats, digital forensics, and cybersecurity strategies.
Executive Vice President, Information Security and Privacy, Global
Vistra
Executive cybersecurity and privacy leader with over 17 years of experience defining and leading security strategy for complex global organisations. Expertise in guiding companies through M&A due diligence, post-merger integration, championing a secure, frictionless digital experience (DX) and proactive risk management. A trusted C-suite and Board advisor skilled in navigating international regulations (e.g. GDPR, DORA, China CSL) and leading multi-national teams to protect enterprise value and enable responsible innovation in Private Equity-backed and publicly traded enterprises.
Head of Cybersecurity, Hong Kong, Senior Managing Director
FTI Consulting
Ms. Kwok is a cybersecurity expert with more than 25 years of experience in the information system industry. She advises clients on cybersecurity strategy, cloud governance and security, identity and access management, data governance, privacy and protection, and security analytics.
Ms. Kwok leads the Cybersecurity practice in Hong Kong and continues the expansion of the firm’s cybersecurity capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. She specialises in cybersecurity readiness, specifically implementation services, to help clients bolster their cybersecurity protections ahead of incidents.
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Kwok served as the Cyber Lead of Deloitte China – Hong Kong, focused on cybersecurity and technology risk consulting. For more than 16 years, she worked as a Partner of the Risk Advisory practice in the Deloitte Hong Kong office. There, Ms. Kwok led and supervised cyber projects for clients across the financial services and public sector.
Ms. Kwok has significant experience with Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) regulatory-related assessments, including the Cyber Resiliency Assessment Framework (CRAF), TME-1 assessments, customer data protection (CDP) assessments, TMG-1, and SWIFT assessments.
Ms. Kwok was ranked by Chambers & Partners as a Band 1 Expert in their Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2024-2025.
Ms. Kwok holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. She is a certified PMP, CCSK, CISSP, and ITIL Practitioner. She recently completed the ISO/IEC 42001 certification, further strengthening her commitment to ethical and responsible AI development.
Board of Directors
ISACA
Jason is currently appointed to ISACA’s global Board of Directors as well as ISACA’s official Innovation and Technology Committee. Jason is a seasoned cybersecurity and data privacy professional with over 25 years of experience working with global Fortune 500 companies, where he currently serves as the chief information security officer for a global FinTech company, and previously held cybersecurity advisory leadership positions at Microsoft. In addition, Jason serves as an adjunct professor for cybersecurity and privacy at the HKBU School of Business and was an official member of the Hong Kong Standing Committee on Technological Developments for the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD).
Jason is part of the World Economic Forum expert network, Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL), APAC Strategy Committee for FS-ISAC, and is a contributor to the Forbes Technology Council is a sought after industry speaker on Cybersecurity and AI.
Jason was recently awarded the ISC2 Lifetime Achievement Award, and included in the prestigious Forbes global NEXT CIO List.
Associate Director, Cyber Security
AIA
John Lee is an Associate Director, Cyber Security at AIA, where he leads Group‑wide application, cloud, and exposure governance. In his role, John focuses on reducing cyber risk, improving the assessment and response effectiveness to real‑world threats, and driving security improvements across the organization.
With nearly 20 years of experience across cybersecurity and IT, John has built deep expertise spanning security operations, governance, and technology transformation. In recent years, he has led initiatives to introduce automation and AI‑driven capabilities to simplify security processes and improve threat response.
Head of Consulting, Hong Kong and Macau
Trend Micro
Tony Lee is the Head of Consulting at Trend Micro – a global leader in cybersecurity solutions. In this role, he oversees the delivery of security counsel and solution consultations to prominent IT entities and key channel partners in Hong Kong.
With a career spanning over a decade at Trend Micro, Tony has cultivated a 15+years’ experience as a cybersecurity technical consultant. His expertise extends across strategic planning, requirements analysis, and a specialized focus on cloud security deployment, cyber threat response, and the analysis of emerging technologies.
As a technology evangelist at Trend Micro, Tony is a distinguished speaker at major industry events throughout the region. His reputation is built on expert insights into evolving cyber threats, including modern attack techniques, annual security forecasts, phishing technologies, contemporary cybercrime trends, ransomware, and APT attacks.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
AirStar Bank
Alva is a cybersecurity expert with over 19 years of information security experience including risk management, penetration testing, application and mobile security, threat hunting and incident management in FSI. He is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Airstar Bank and responsible for establishing and maintaining robust security governance framework and controls to protect the bank assets and response to the latest security threats.
Prior joining the Airstar bank, Alva served as the regional technology risk lead and cyber security head in different banks and insurance companies, focused on enhancing the security and operational risk processes and controls in holistic view.
Alva also serves as the part-time lecturer for cybersecurity in HKU Space. And he holds an MSc of IT (Cybersecurity), CISA, CISSP and CSSLP.
Chief Executive Officer
Amidas Hong Kong Limited
Leo is a cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience in designing and delivering enterprise-grade security solutions, with a strong focus on the banking and financial services sector. He has led complex, large-scale cybersecurity initiatives for multinational corporations, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure operators across the Asia-Pacific region, helping organizations strengthen their security posture in highly regulated and risk-sensitive environments.
Specializing in data protection and cloud security, Leo brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by banks and financial organizations, including regulatory compliance, information governance, and the protection of sensitive customer and transaction data. His strategic and technical expertise enables him to translate evolving cyber risks into practical, scalable security architectures that support both business growth and operational resilience.
Director, Solutions Engineering - North Asia
CyberArk
Sheung-Chi leads a team of solution engineers in CyberArk dedicated to delivering security consultancy services to customers and partners across the North Asia region.
Since joining CyberArk in 2025, Sheung-Chi has brought deep expertise in identity and access management, encryption technologies, and key and certificate management. His technical leadership is grounded in years of hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of cybersecurity domains.
He has contributed to numerous high-impact security projects, including the development of fingerprint recognition algorithms, the design of mobile internet security protocols, and the architecture and implementation of PKI applications based on smart cards and hardware security modules (HSMs). His work also spans cloud security consulting and deployment.
Sheung-Chi has played a pivotal role in delivering security solutions for government agencies, financial institutions, and large enterprises. His contributions include security consulting, cryptographic solution design, system integration, and implementation. He possesses in-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as HKMA, MAS, PCI-DSS, and GDPR. A seasoned speaker, he frequently shares insights at cybersecurity seminars and summits throughout the region.
Sheung-Chi holds both a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He also earned a diploma in Information and Internet Security from City University of Hong Kong. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Head of Information Security
CLSA
Before joining CLSA as Head of Information Security, Vivian worked at start-up’s in Silicon Valley and financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. She held various roles such as Global Head of Networks, Chief Information Security Officer, and Data Security Engineer. Vivian is passionate about security and speaks at local schools to promote security awareness.
Senior Director – Enterprise Security Group
Broadcom Asia-Pacific
Darren has over 30 years’ experience in leading organisations in the Information Technology industry. With both domestic and international experience, Darren has helped build and grow a number of organisations in a wide variety of countries.
Darren is currently the Senior Director of the Enterprise Security Group for Asia-Pacific at Broadcom.
As companies move to respond to increasingly sophisticated threats, they need partners who have the depth of financial backing to invest in R&D and the breadth of solutions to respond to the broadening threat landscape. Broadcom helps organisations of all sizes plan for, and react to, threats from both within and without their organisations. From on-premise through private cloud, public cloud, and containers, solutions from Symantec and Carbon Black support all the different ways a customer may deploy their applications.
Prior to joining Broadcom via the acquisition of VMWare, Darren was the Marketing & Alliances Director for Interactive, one of Australia’s largest private companies, and led the APJ partner and alliance channel for CA Technologies, a global software company. Darren had previously run the CA Technologies’ Professional Services organisation where he was accountable for all service delivery outside of North America.
Darren’s past appointments have included a variety of increasingly senior roles at IBM, Lotus and Software Publishing Corporation including sales, presales, support and professional services.
Darren lives in Melbourne with his wife and two children.
Head of Cybersecurity & Overseas IT Department
The Bank of East Asia, Limited
Isaiah Wong was appointed Head of the Cybersecurity & Overseas IT Department at The Bank of East Asia (BEA) in January 2026. Prior to this, he served as the Bank’s Head of Cybersecurity Department.
Isaiah drives BEA’s cybersecurity roadmap, establishing the standards necessary to safeguard the Bank’s systems and digital services. He also directs the technology strategy for overseas branches, guides innovation adoption and solution evaluation, as well as ensures the security of IT operations.
Isaiah has over 20 years of leadership experience in the banking sector across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and Singapore, complemented by 6 years at an international systems integrator and conglomerate. His expertise encompasses cybersecurity, cloud deployment, IT infrastructure & operations, application delivery, and IT service management.
Head of Security and Resilience - APAC
Invesco
Jonathan is currently the Head of Security and Resilience for Invesco based in HK primarily responsible for driving the information security and resilience strategies and initiatives, risk reduction and improving the overall security maturity in the Asia Pacific region. Prior to Invesco, he has held various security roles in information risk management and consultancy serving various industries including financial services, technologies services and manufacturing over a course of more than 20 years.
Executive Director, Chief Information Security Officer, DBS Hong Kong
Advisor of Cyber Security Specialist Group, Hong Kong Computer Society
Ricky is currently the Executive Director, Chief Information Security Officer of DBS Hong Kong. In his current role, he is responsible for establishing and maintaining robust security governance framework to make sure that information and digital asset of the bank are adequately protected. Before joining DBS, Ricky was the Head of Technology Risk Management of Bank of China (Hon Kong) overseeing the entire technology risk governance framework and various control measures of the institution. During his tenure, the institution won the First Computer IT Governance Achievement Award from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), and it was the only winner of non-public sector.
Mr Woo has held senior management positions in various international consulting firms, heading the technology risk consulting, IT auditing and consulting services in Mainland China and Hong Kong. He was appointed as the Convenor of Cyber Security Specialist Group of Hong Kong Computer Society from 2018 to 2022 and he is now the advisor of the group. He has shared his insight and advice on cybersecurity topics in many newspapers and publications. In addition, he is the organizer of several large-scale cybersecurity forums and seminars, and contributed in promoting cybersecurity and experience sharing in the industry.
Industry Security Architect of Huawei Industry Security Lab,
Huawei
I have 16 years of experience working in Huawei's security domain, including 8 years in network security and cloud security product development, and 8 years in the industry security lab. In recent years, I have primarily provided security consulting, planning, and implementation support to our customers (including banks in China and overseas) during their digital and intelligent transformation processes. I have extensive insights and project experience in the financial industry, and I have a deep understanding of AI security and quantum security.
CSO & COO
NSFOCUS
Dr. Richard Zhao has 20+ years of professional experience in telecom and network security, and is CISSP, ITIL, and BS7799 certified. Currently, he works for NSFOCUS Inc. as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer of International Business, responsible for the overall business operations outside of China, including NA, APAC, EMEA, LATAM, etc. He worked for NSFOCUS as Chief Technology Officer and SVP Global Threat Research previously. Before joining NSFOCUS in Sept. 2009, he was the Director of Architect and Security Operations at Lenovo. Prior to Lenovo, he worked for Computer Associates as Principal Consultant in China from 2003 to 2006. From 2000 to 2003, he worked for iS-One as Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for R&D, security consulting service and more. From 1997 to 2000, he worked for China Telecom as the head of network security affairs. Dr. Zhao obtained his B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree from Peking University in 1991, 1994, and 1997 respectively, majoring in physics and electronics.
Dr. Zhao is an active contributor to Cloud Security Alliance, the founder of Greater China Chapter, winner of Ron Knode Service Award in 2012. He was Board Member of Silicon Valley Chapter of Cloud Security Alliance. His research interests include enterprise security strategy, cloud computing and security, security compliance and metrics, etc. More details about his career and thoughts could be found at LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/zhaol).
More speakers to be announced.