TCAP & Tech Talk: Navigating Security in the Digital Frontier

The Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB) successfully organised the Technical Code Awareness Programme (TCAP) & Tech Talk Session 2025 on 24th June 2025 at Mercure KL Glenmarie Hotel, Shah Alam, bringing together industry experts, policy leaders, and technical professionals for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of cyber security.

A Platform for Knowledge and Collaboration
With the theme “Navigating Cyber Security in the Digital Frontier,” the session explored pressing topics in the digital security ecosystem, including digital identity, operational technology, AI, and quantum resilience. The half-day event provided a platform for knowledge-sharing, open discussion, and forward-looking insights into national and global cyber security trends.

Featured Speakers and Presentations
The event featured presentations by distinguished experts from across the industry:

1. Mr. Ng Kang Siong (Digital Connect Society) – “Digital Identity Security Management”
2. Ts. Azrina Ibramsha (TM Technology & Services Sdn Bhd) – “Malaysia Critical Security Controls & Cybersecurity Maturity Capability”
3. Mr. Venkat Paruchuri (Deloitte Southeast Asia) – “Quantum Cyber Readiness – Point of View”
4. Ir. Mohd Kamil Mohd Arshad (Petronas) – “Cyber Security Strategies for Operation Technology”
5. Ts. Muhammad Hafiz Laili (MIMOS Berhad) – “Navigating Security Spectrum: Artificial Intelligence to Quantum Resilience”

The panel discussion that followed was moderated by En. Thaib Mustafa, Chair of the MTSFB Security, Trust and Privacy Working Group (STP WG), and included the speakers along with Ir. Dr. Nordin Ramli (MIMOS Berhad) as an additional panellist. The panel session sparked engaging conversations on practical implementation, policy gaps, and the future of intelligent security technologies.

Organisational Participation
The session was further enriched by the participation of representatives from various sectors, including government agencies, telecom operators, academia, and industry leaders. Among the organisations present were:

Chief Government Security Office | UOB, SIRIM Berhad, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd, ABL Group, Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd, TM Technology & Services Sdn Bhd, Petronas, Secure Insight Sdn Bhd, MIMOS Berhad, Industrial Concrete Products Sdn Bhd, U Mobile, TIME, MCMC, SIC Digital Sdn Bhd, CelcomDigi Berhad, DTL Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Realme), Cyberview, Wideminds, Pegasus Automation Sdn Bhd, ASTRO, CyberSecurity Malaysia, Smart Tech AP Sdn Bhd, UniKL, MMU, UiTM, and IIUM.

Moving Forward
The MTSFB TCAP & Tech Talk Session continues to serve as a catalyst for aligning Malaysia’s cybersecurity readiness with international standards and digital ambitions. With increased collaboration across sectors, the forum reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the nation’s technical capacity and cyber resilience.