IRM Malaysia Regional Interest Group: Cyber Security Risk – What You Need To Know!

Cyber Security Risk – what you need to know!

Date: Thursday, 25th September 2025

Time: 18:00 to 20:00 (Malaysia Time)

Location: Online

The Malaysia Interest Group of the IRM is pleased to be hosting its first online Special Interest Group session with two distinguished experts in the field of cyber security and risk management: Mr. Neil Atkinson and Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab.

Neil Atkinson is a highly experienced senior security risk manager with core competencies across enterprise, strategic and operational risk, audit, assurance, compliance techniques, and continuous improvement in reporting methodologies and metrics. He has extensive knowledge of risk frameworks (ISO 31000, COSO & Orange Book), information and cyber security standards (ISO 27001, 27005 & NIST 800), and cyber risk quantification using FAIR. Neil combines strong analytical skills with practical experience to help organisations safeguard revenue, assets, and reputation. He is particularly passionate about advancing security and ESG practices, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance resilience.

Neil will be sharing his expertise on:

• Cyber risk management (frameworks, governance, reporting, etc.),

• Cyber risk implementation and operational BAU practices,

• A broader overview of cyber risks in general,

• Recent incidents in Malaysia and South-East Asia.

Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab is the Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia, the national cybersecurity specialist and technical agency responsible for safeguarding Malaysia’s cyberspace and digital sovereignty. With more than 30 years of experience in the ICT industry, spanning leadership roles in both public and private sectors, Dato’ Dr. Amirudin has played a central role in shaping Malaysia’s national cyber resilience strategy. He has also chaired numerous national and international platforms, advocating for stronger cybersecurity capacity and collaboration. In recognition of his contributions, he has received multiple awards, including the National Technologist Award 2024, and he currently serves on the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC) Advisory Board as well as the Advisory Panel of the Bumiputra Economic Study Institute at UPTM.

Dato’ Dr. Amirudin will address:

• The current cybersecurity landscape in Malaysia,

• National strategies for strengthening cyber resilience,

• Safeguarding digital sovereignty in an interconnected world,

• Building industry-wide capacity and collaboration to counter emerging threats.

Both speakers will be available for a Q&A following their presentations.

This session will be highly relevant for Risk Managers across all industries, as well as professionals working in business resiliency, GRC, and ESG.

This is one of the regular presentations available to members of the IRM Malaysia Interest Group. In addition to online and face-to-face sessions, members benefit from the breadth of IRM’s global offering to support their professional development. In Malaysia, IRM now offers the FoRM course, which is HRDC approved.