CISO Malaysia
FAQ
What is CISO Malaysia?
CISO Malaysia 2027 is a one-day cybersecurity leadership conference in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 28 January 2027. It brings together senior cybersecurity, information security, technology risk and resilience leaders to examine how organisations can translate cyber strategy into operational capabilities, govern AI adoption, strengthen resilience and respond to an increasingly complex threat environment.
The programme combines keynotes, CISO and AI panels, fireside chats, case-study-led presentations, two afternoon tracks, networking sessions and a closing reception. Topics include AI-native security, cyber resilience, leadership, identity, Zero Trust, NCII compliance, incident response, cloud security, third-party risk, social engineering, deepfakes and secure technology adoption.
Who should attend CISO Malaysia?
CISO Malaysia is designed for CISOs, CSOs, CIOs, CTOs, technology and cyber-risk leaders, and Heads, Directors and VPs responsible for information security, cybersecurity, business continuity, security assurance, auditing, technical architecture, AI risk or AI governance. It is relevant to practitioners from banking and finance, government and regulatory bodies, fintech, ecommerce, retail, utilities, energy, manufacturing, insurance, transport and logistics.
Vendors, consultancies and solution providers may attend using the applicable vendor registration category.
Why should I attend CISO Malaysia?
Attend CISO Malaysia to gain practical perspectives on the security and leadership decisions facing Malaysian organisations in 2027. Attendees will learn how to govern AI adoption without unnecessarily slowing innovation, move from compliance activity to operational resilience, contain identity-led attacks, strengthen incident response and recovery, and manage risk across cloud, suppliers, third parties and interconnected digital environments. Sessions will also examine AI-enabled attacks and defence, Zero Trust implementation, secure architecture, human and machine identities, deepfakes, social engineering, NCII obligations and the changing strategic role of the CISO. Practical takeaways include frameworks, case studies and approaches that attendees can use to improve AI guardrails, security architecture, response planning, stakeholder alignment and the execution of cyber programmes under operational pressure. Delegates can compare approaches with practitioners, evaluate relevant technologies and build relationships with cybersecurity, risk and resilience leaders through structured networking and the closing reception.
How is CISO Malaysia different from other Cyber security conferences?
CISO Malaysia focuses on the priorities of Malaysian cybersecurity leaders while connecting strategic leadership with practical security execution. Its 2027 programme addresses Malaysia-relevant regulatory and NCII considerations alongside AI governance, identity, resilience, cloud, third-party risk and emerging threats. The format includes executive panels, case studies, fireside chats, two afternoon tracks and facilitated networking.
What networking opportunities are available at CISO Malaysia?
CISO Malaysia brings together CISOs, CSOs, CIOs, CTOs, cyber-risk leaders, and Heads, Directors and VPs responsible for information security, cybersecurity, business continuity, security assurance, auditing, technical architecture, AI risk and AI governance. Attendees can connect with peers working through AI adoption and governance, regulatory and NCII obligations, cyber resilience, identity-led attacks, ransomware, cloud and third-party exposure, incident response, and the challenge of turning cybersecurity strategy into practical delivery.
Networking is built into the event experience through speed networking, coffee and refreshment breaks, lunch, exhibition access, informal conversations throughout the day, and the closing Networking & Drinks Reception.
View the live agenda
Download the agenda
Can vendors and solution providers attend CISO Malaysia?
Organisations seeking deeper engagement can explore sponsorship opportunities designed to support demand generation, strategic-account acquisition, go-to-market engagement, lead generation, executive relationship-building and customer insight.
Request the sponsorship prospectus.
How can I contact the CISO Malaysia team?
Use the CISO Malaysia contact page.
Registration and media enquiries: Danelle Yurag, danelle.yurag@coriniumgroup.com.
Speaking enquiries: Eleen Meleng, eleen.meleng@coriniumgroup.com.
Sponsorship enquiries: Rhys Ghorashi, rhys.ghorashi@coriniumgroup.com or +61 424 467 120
What are the focus topics for CISO Malaysia 2027?
The four headline themes for CISO Malaysia 2027 are:
1. AI-driven security: How AI is changing threat detection, response and security operations, while creating new risks through agentic AI, deepfakes, synthetic identity and AI-enabled attacks. This theme addresses how organisations can use AI to increase security capability while putting appropriate governance, safeguards and human oversight in place.
2. Strategic cyber leadership: How CISOs can influence boards and executives, align stakeholders and turn cyber strategy into measurable delivery. This theme addresses the gap between security ambition and execution and helps leaders position security as a business and resilience enabler.
3. Proactive risk management: How organisations can prepare for ransomware, identity-led attacks, cloud exposure, third-party risk, critical-infrastructure disruption and increasingly interconnected environments. This theme addresses the need to move beyond reactive controls and point-in-time compliance towards continuous visibility, readiness, containment and recovery.
4. Secure and ethical innovation: How organisations can adopt AI, cloud and other emerging technologies responsibly, with accountability, regulatory alignment and security embedded in design and deployment. This theme addresses the need to support innovation without creating unmanaged risks around data, identity, autonomous systems or trusted communications.
View the live agenda for the latest sessions and programme updates.
Where can I view the CISO Malaysia agenda?
View the CISO Malaysia agenda. It provides the timetable, session titles, descriptions and currently confirmed speakers for 28 January 2027.
Can I download the CISO Malaysia agenda?
Yes. Visitors can request or download the latest agenda from the CISO Malaysia website.
Who is speaking at CISO Malaysia?
The speaker page contains the latest confirmed speakers for CISO Malaysia. Speaker details may change as the programme develops. View the CISO Malaysia speaker page.
How can I apply to speak at CISO Malaysia?
Industry practitioners can complete the official request-to-speak form. Vendors and solution providers interested in speaking opportunities should contact the event team because commercial speaking opportunities are managed separately.
When is CISO Malaysia taking place?
CISO Malaysia takes place on Thursday, 28 January 2027. The event runs from registration at 8:20am to the event close at 6:00pm.
Where is CISO Malaysia held?
CISO Malaysia is held at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre - Hotel & Residences, 4, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
View venue information.
How do I get to CISO Malaysia by public transport?
The nearest rail station is Conlay MRT station, approximately a three-minute walk from Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre. From the station, follow Jalan Conlay towards the hotel at 4, Jalan Conlay. Raja Chulan Monorail station is another option, approximately a 14-minute walk away.
View hotel location and contact details.
Is parking available at the venue?
On-site parking is available 24 hours at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre. The published parking information lists basement and multi-level parking, a 2.1-metre height limit, cashless payment and accessible parking on Levels 5 and 6. The listed rate for non-staying guests, diners and spa visitors is MYR 12 per entry after validation at reception, while valet parking is listed at MYR 45 per entry per day. Parking rates and arrangements may change, so confirm them with the hotel before travelling.
Check current parking information.
How do I register for CISO Malaysia?
Visit the official registration categories page and select the option that matches your organisation. End-user practitioners should use the end-user registration route, while employees of vendors, technology solution providers and consultancies should use the vendor registration route.
View registration options
End-user registration
Vendor registration
What is included in a conference pass?
A main conference pass includes one conference pass, exhibition access, networking opportunities, all-day catering including coffee, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and networking drinks, interactive polling and Q&A, and access to presentation slides after the event.
Registration categories
Who is eligible for an end-user ticket?
The end-user pass is available only to cybersecurity and information-security practitioners from end-user companies. People working for a solution-provider company or consultancy must purchase a ticket at the advertised vendor rate. The advertised end-user price is MYR 4,600.
Register as an end-user.
Who qualifies for a vendor ticket rate?
The vendor ticket rate applies to employees of cybersecurity vendors, technology solution providers, consultants and other organisations that sell or provide products, platforms, advisory services or solutions to end-user organisations.
Register as a vendor
What if I am unsure which ticket type applies to me?
Contact the event team at info@coriniumintel.com before registering if you are unsure which category applies. The team can direct you to the appropriate registration route.
Contact the event team
Can teams attend CISO Malaysia together, and are group booking discounts available?
Yes. Group booking discounts are available on enquiry. Call +61 2 8916 6161 or email info@coriniumintel.com.
Why sponsor CISO Malaysia?
CISO Malaysia provides cybersecurity and technology providers with direct access to a highly targeted community of security decision-makers in Malaysia. The event brings together CISOs, security executives, risk leaders, architects and practitioners actively shaping cybersecurity strategy, investment and transformation across their organisations. Sponsorship helps organisations build brand awareness, establish thought leadership, generate pipeline and engage with senior decision-makers in a focused environment.
Sponsorship opportunities.
Who should sponsor CISO Malaysia?
Sponsorship is suited to organisations offering cybersecurity, information-security, AI, cloud, resilience, identity, risk, governance, compliance and related technology or advisory solutions.
What business outcomes can sponsorship support?
Sponsorship can support demand generation, strategic-account acquisition, go-to-market engagement, entry into new sectors, lead generation, executive relationship-building and customer research.
What types of engagement opportunities are available?
Potential engagement formats can include thought-leadership presentations, panel participation, roundtables, one-to-one meetings, networking experiences, exhibition presence, content partnerships and tailored campaign activity. Available formats depend on the current prospectus and agreed partnership.
The sponsorship team can help identify the most suitable format based on the audience you need to reach, the identity challenge you can credibly address and the type of interaction you want to create before, during and after the event.
Explore the sponsorship opportunities
Can sponsorship be tailored to our objectives?
Yes. Sponsorship can be aligned with campaign goals, target executives and preferred market positioning, subject to the package agreed with the event team.
How do I discuss sponsorship opportunities?
Contact Rhys Ghorashi at rhys.ghorashi@coriniumgroup.com or +61 424 467 120, or use the sponsorship opportunities page.
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