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🎉🔐 Celebrating Cybersecurity Excellence: Meet the CTF Winners for Athena Dynamics’ & BDO Security’s Guardians of Digital Trust CTF! We are excited to spotlight the outstanding teams that triumphed in the recent Capture the Flag (CTF) competition. These exceptional individuals not only showcased their technical expertise but also demonstrated their passion and commitment to our field of cybersecurity. 🌐💻 Gold Medal: Team My4nM4r 🌍🏆 Formed with a vision to elevate Myanmar’s cybersecurity presence globally, Team My4nM4r has consistently proved themselves as a formidable force. With a track record of being the top local team in 2021, 2023, and 2024, as well as ranking in the global top 220 on CTFtime, their achievements speak volumes. Team Members: Naing Lin Htun (Andro6): Digital Forensics & Incident Response (IR) 🕵️♂️ Sai Phone Seng Kyaut (l33tb0mb3r): Web, Pwn, Reverse Engineering (RE) 💻🔍 Kaung Zaw Hein (kaung): Digital Forensics, IR & OSINT 🔎 With over five years of experience, the team is also part of CYBERGON, a non-profit that supports the information security community through CTF events, conferences, and free training. 🤝 Silver Medal: Team A ⚙️ With a simple yet focused approach, Team A embodies a straightforward mindset in honing their skills. Part of INTfinity Consulting, their members include: Khor Teck Chung (9 years in CTFs) 🧑💻 Nancy Poh (12 years in CTFs) 👩💻 Teo Zhan Teng (4 years in CTFs) 🖥️ Specializing in Red Team/Pentest, Reverse Engineering, and Malware Analysis, Team A is committed to continuous learning and growth. 📈 Bronze Medal: Team SIGSEGV 🔒💡 Returning to the CTF scene with renewed passion in 2024, Team SIGSEGV takes their name from the common “segmentation fault” error in programming—aptly reflecting their focus on binary exploitation and reverse engineering. Team members include: Senshu (Thurein Oo): SOC Analyst (Incident Response, Detection Engineering, Threat Intelligence) 🛡️ S03Ht3t (Soe Htet Aung): Penetration Tester (Web Exploitation, Steganography, Cryptography) 🔑 k0shane (Shane Khant Aung): Penetration Tester (Binary Exploitation, Forensics, Reverse Engineering) ⚙️ Combining both Red and Blue Team expertise, SIGSEGV is a well-rounded and formidable team. 💪 Congratulations to all the winners! 🏅 Your dedication to continuous learning and excellence in cybersecurity is truly inspiring. We look forward to your future achievements and contributions to the cybersecurity community! 🌟 #CTF #TechTalent #CyberInnovation

🌟 Delighted to announce that Nyan Tun Zaw, CISSP will be joining CybersecAsia as an expert panellist on the crucial topic: "The Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Educating the Next Generation of Digital Defenders"! 🗓 Date: 23rd January 2025 🕒 Time: 14:30 - 14:55 📍 Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center 📍 Address: QSNCC, 60 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand 🔐 Zaw will share his expertise on the pivotal role of Human Factors in Cybersecurity and how organisations can bridge the skills gap to cultivate the next generation of digital defenders. 🌍 🚀 Join us for an engaging panel session full of insightful discussions and innovative solutions! 💡 #CybersecAsia #NextGenCyber #CyberSecurityAwareness #CISSP

🚀 What an amazing session we had at our fully packed ISC2 Singapore Chapter event in Wilkie Edge last night! Athena Dynamics Pte Ltd was truly honoured to partner with Itai Sassoon CEO of Commugen as he introduced their game-changing Cyber GRC on Autopilot platform, revolutionising the world of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). 🌍✨🌐 Based on feedback from Chapter members post-event, here’s what they loved most about the platform: 1.💡 A highly configurable user experience, making it possible to manage their GRC on Autopilot. 2. An intuitive interface that minimises the need for extensive training, ensuring quicker adoption. 3. A no-code platform that facilitates rapid implementation without needing coding expertise. 🔐📊 If you’re a Chapter member and would like to learn more about Cyber GRC or have a chat with our Cybersecurity advisors, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Stay tuned to Athena Dynamics for more exciting events and programmes coming your way! 🎉

🚨 Are you ready to rethink your approach to cybersecurity? 🚨 Join our CISO Nyan Tun Zaw for an insightful webinar at 6:30 PM SGT on Tuesday, 10th November, as he explains why traditional cybersecurity measures are no longer enough to protect against today’s sophisticated cyber threats. Learn innovative strategies to stay ahead of advanced attacks. . 🔐💡 As cyber threats evolve, conventional protections fall short, even for organisations with mature cybersecurity programmes. In this talk, Zaw will explore the gaps in traditional cybersecurity and showcase cutting-edge solutions to tackle modern threats. 🔍⚙️ About the Speaker: Nyan Tun Zaw, CISSP, is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Senior Vice President at Athena Dynamics Pte Ltd. He also serves as Membership Director for the ISC2 Singapore Chapter. With extensive experience in cybersecurity and advanced technologies, Nyan has been instrumental in driving critical infrastructure projects across Singapore and the region. 🌏🔒 💼 Want to learn more from Zaw? Join the British Computing Society (BCS) to access career development tools, connect with a vibrant community, and help us Make IT Good For Society. 🌐✨

🌟 Join Us at OSEA, at our Booth BF3-01 at Marina Bay Sands Expo! 🌟 🚨 Exciting Speaking Session Recap from our CEO Ken Soh’s panel discussion at OSEA 🚨 We’re thrilled to share that our CEO, Ken Soh, had the honour of participating in a highly engaging panel discussion at OSEA yesterday, alongside a remarkable group of industry experts. 🌐 Moderated by Siak Ru Ren, Head of Discipline (Cybersecurity) at Thales, the panel delved into the pressing issues shaping the future of cybersecurity in the offshore sector. Our CEO Ken, drawing on his wealth of hands-on experience with radically differentiated technologies, shared on: ✅ Securing Offshore Systems: Addressing the unique vulnerabilities and challenges within these critical environments. ✅ Balancing Security & Efficiency: Practical strategies for strengthening security without hindering operational performance. 📊 ✅ Cyberattack Response & Recovery: Essential tactics for effective incident management and protecting your infrastructure. Ken was joined by a distinguished panel of experts: Harish Kishore, Regional Cyber Security Manager, ABB Ir. Michael Ng Chien Han, Principal Engineer (I&C), Group Technical Solutions, PETRONAS Nanthavut Chookit, Business Unit IT Advisor, Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Limited Together, they provided invaluable perspectives on tackling the ever-evolving cybersecurity challenges in the offshore industry. 🚀 A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and for those who missed it, stay tuned for more updates! 👏 #Leadership #DigitalTransformation

🚨 Featured in The Straits Times (20 November): Nyan Tun Zaw, CISSP on the Evolving Role of Cybersecurity Leadership 🚨 In today’s The Straits Times, Nyan Tun Zaw, CISSP our pioneering Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Athena Dynamics, provides expert insight into the increasing challenges faced by CISOs in today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape. As cyber threats continue to escalate, Zaw highlights the high turnover rate in the CISO role, driven by its demanding nature. "The industry turnover rate for Cisos is unfortunately pretty high because it is a highly challenging and stressful job." he explains. 🔐💻 Zaw emphasises the critical need for a comprehensive skill set, covering everything from governance and compliance to network security, to succeed in this pivotal role. This timely article aligns with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore’s (CSA) launch of a study to define the core competencies required for cybersecurity professionals, addressing the growing demands of the industry. 🚀 Congratulations to Zaw for his visionary leadership in advancing cybersecurity. #StraitsTimes #CISO #DigitalTransformation

🎉 Delighted to reconnect with old friends at Day 1 of the OSEA at Marina Bay Sands! 🌟 It was fantastic to catch up with our esteemed old friends from Penguin, Bureau Veritas and Dae Chun; strengthening the ties that bind us in this exciting industry. 🤝✨ Looking forward to more insightful conversations and collaborations as the event continues. 🌍🔧 #OSEA2024 #IndustryConnections

➡️ Save the Date! Next Wednesday, 20 November, 11.55 AM at MBS! We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive panel featuring our Founding CEO, Ken Soh, who will be speaking on the critical topic of “Cybersecurity for Offshore Platforms and Infrastructure." Ken’s session will be held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level B2, at the back of Hall F, Marina Bay Sands. 📍 This is a unique opportunity to engage with leading industry experts and explore the innovative technologies shaping the future of cybersecurity. 🌐 🚀 Drawing on his extensive experience as Group CIO of BH Global, Ken will offer invaluable insights into: ✅ The unique vulnerabilities and challenges in securing offshore systems. ✅ Balancing security with operational efficiency – effective mitigation strategies and cutting-edge technological solutions. 📊 ✅ Cyberattack incident response and recovery – proven strategies to safeguard your infrastructure. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of the leading experts in the field. We look forward to seeing you there for what promises to be a thought-provoking and informative session!

🎉 Congratulations to Nyan Tun Zaw, CISSP We are thrilled to congratulate our CISO and SVP, Nyan Tun Zaw, CISSP on being selected as 1 of the top 3 finalists in the Professional category for this year’s prestigious the Cybersecurity Awards 2024, hosted by the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP). This recognition is a testament to Zaw’s exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing the cybersecurity community. The awards, supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), were presented at an event graced by SMS Tan Kiat How and Mr. David Koh, Commissioner of Cybersecurity. Zaw’s hard work and passion continue to inspire us all, and we look forward to seeing him contribute even more to the field in the years to come. Well done, Zaw! We're incredibly proud of you! 👏🎉 #AiSP #CybersecurityAwards2024 #Inspiration #WellDeserved

🚢 Attention Maritime Industry Professionals! 🌊 If you're a ship owner, manager, design office, shipyard owner, or supplier in the maritime space—this session is for YOU! 🚀 We are excited to announce that Mr. Nyan Tun Zaw, CISSP, our CISO and SVP, will be speaking at the 12th World Congress of the Ocean on November 12th! 🌟 The session, titled "Navigating IACS UR E26/E27: Where to Start?," is packed with actionable insights on how to understand and navigate critical cybersecurity requirements in an easy-to-understand manner. 🔐⚓️ Drawing from his extensive hands-on experience at Athena Dynamics, Zaw will dive into key topics, including: 🔹 The scope of applicability, especially for OT systems in vessel operations 🔹 Identifying and protecting against cyber threats 🔹 How to detect incidents before they escalate 🔹 What your company can do to respond and recover from cyber threats 🔹 The latest advancements in fortifying your security posture 📍 Location: Aloft Singapore Novena Hotel, Zhongshan 2 🗓 Date & Time: November 12, 2024 - 3.30pm to 3.55pm Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and strengthen your maritime operations. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌐 #Maritime #CyberSecurity #OTSystems