Speaker
Mr. Maha
Senior Specialist – Data Security & Protection
Telco · Malaysia · 17+ years in cybersecurity
Mr. Maha brings over 17 years of hands-on technical depth and leadership in data security, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise risk mitigation. Across telco, banking, aerospace, and engineering, Mr. Maha has architected, scaled, and defended complex data environments.
Currently leading data protection architecture and operations in telco in Malaysia, Mr. Maha oversees end-to-end strategy, manages high-performing engineering units, and directs Managed Service Provider (MSP) partners. The track record includes spearheading comprehensive DLP, CASB, and SASE deployments, as well as developing Generative AI platforms to accelerate incident triaging and detect insider threats.
Mr. Maha is a certified Microsoft Azure Security Engineer and Google Cloud Engineer. As a mentor and seasoned hiring manager, Mr. Maha brings practical, real-world perspectives on transitioning into cybersecurity, building technical resilience, and navigating career paths across modern cloud and cyber disciplines.
Industry experience
17+ years across telco, banking, aerospace, and engineering.
- Telco
- Banking
- Aerospace
- Engineering
Core domains
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Netskope SASE
- Microsoft Purview & Intune
- Cloud Security (Azure, GCP, and AWS)
- Insider Threat Management
Certifications
Microsoft Certified
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Google Cloud Certified
Associate Cloud Engineer
Google Cloud
Security in Google Cloud Specialization
Mentorship
Directly built, upskilled, and mentored 24×7 in-house engineering teams and operational partners across global markets.
Innovation in cyber
Designed and deployed Generative AI tools for automated DLP incident triaging and threat identification.
What you will hear
01
From IT support to cyber specialist
Charting an actionable career roadmap from foundational systems support into high-demand cybersecurity domains.
02
Modern cyber defense
How enterprise security is shifting from perimeter defense to cloud-first, identity-centric, and data-protection architectures.
03
AI in security operations
Practical ways emerging security professionals can leverage AI and automation to enhance incident response and threat analysis.