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As digital transformation gets more complex and personal information continues to be in high-demand by cyber criminals, there has never been a more critical time for financial service institutions to reinforce their identity security. Last year, Bank Negara set out a blueprint for the financial sector in identifying five strategic thrusts that will be the key enabler for Malaysia's digitalisation plan including advancing digitalisation of the financial sector. With 93% of financial institutions reporting a data breach within the last two years, modernising identity security programs is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s business essential. We speak with Chern-Yue Boey, SailPoint's Senior Vice President, APAC, about the topic of The state of identity security 2023: A spotlight on financial services.

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From billionaire bunker builders who want to buy nations to centrally administered decentralised systems to sausages saving the world, they’re all things we don’t get.

From billionaire bunker builders who want to buy nations to centrally administered decentralised systems to sausages saving the world, they’re all things we don’t get.

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This week, we’re joined by Steven Scheurmann, Regional VP for ASEAN at Palo Alto Networks, as he delves into the urgent need for cybersecurity awareness and education. With a staggering 72% of Malaysian companies at high risk of compromise due to cybercrime, Steven will shed light on the critical role of the Cyber A.C.E.S program in nurturing a cybersecurity-conscious generation. Catering to children aged 5-15, the program promises to equip digital natives with the tools necessary to navigate the virtual world safely, potentially sparking their interest in cybersecurity careers. We'll also discuss the vital role of public-private partnerships in fortifying our national technology defences.

This week, we’re joined by Steven Scheurmann, Regional VP for ASEAN at Palo Alto Networks, as he delves into the urgent need for cybersecurity awareness and education. With a staggering 72% of Malaysian companies at high risk of compromise due to cybercrime, Steven will shed light on the critical role of the Cyber A.C.E.S program in nurturing a cybersecurity-conscious generation. Catering to children aged 5-15, the program promises to equip digital natives with the tools necessary to navigate the virtual world safely, potentially sparking their interest in cybersecurity careers. We'll also discuss the vital role of public-private partnerships in fortifying our national technology defences.

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The Malaysian life insurance market is poised for substantial growth, as recent studies forecast gross written premiums (GWP) to reach an impressive US$15.9 billion by 2027 (about 22.3% growth from 2022 GWP of US$13.1 billion). However, along with the promising growth in premiums, there is also concern of a potential rise in fraudulent claims. Allianz statistics reveal that motor insurance claims fraud alone costs RM1 billion per year, posing a significant challenge for insurance providers. We sit down with Queenie Wong, Director for Customer Advisory at SAS Malaysia and discuss how analytics help insurance companies better understand their customers.

The Malaysian life insurance market is poised for substantial growth, as recent studies forecast gross written premiums (GWP) to reach an impressive US$15.9 billion by 2027 (about 22.3% growth from 2022 GWP of US$13.1 billion). However, along with the promising growth in premiums, there is also concern of a potential rise in fraudulent claims. Allianz statistics reveal that motor insurance claims fraud alone costs RM1 billion per year, posing a significant challenge for insurance providers. We sit down with Queenie Wong, Director for Customer Advisory at SAS Malaysia and discuss how analytics help insurance companies better understand their customers.

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Human NPCs, phubbing your partner and AI influencers fail to out-weird Elon Musk’s latest X-rated escapade.

Human NPCs, phubbing your partner and AI influencers fail to out-weird Elon Musk’s latest X-rated escapade.

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Brooke Wenig, the Director of Machine Learning Practice at Databricks, will be sharing her insights on the future of machine learning. Since joining Databricks in 2016, she has been instrumental in shaping the company's machine learning strategies, leading a team of data scientists and engineers in developing large-scale, production-grade machine learning pipelines. Fluent in Mandarin and a co-author of "Learning Spark, 2nd Edition", her expertise extends beyond the practical applications of machine learning to its theoretical underpinnings.