A webinar addressing the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity has been announced under the title AI Cybersecurity Digital Defense 5.0 Strengthening Cybersecurity Resilience in the AI Era. The session is scheduled to take place on 15 December 2025 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM MYT on Microsoft Teams, and participants will receive an e certificate. Registration is open to attendees through the provided link, giving professionals, students and stakeholders an opportunity to engage with experts discussing how AI is reshaping the security landscape.
The upcoming session has been framed around the rapid advancement of AI technologies and the corresponding expansion of cyber threats that increasingly target intelligent systems. Organizers have highlighted that AI powered attacks and vulnerabilities within automated systems are becoming more sophisticated, placing greater pressure on organizations to build resilience in digital environments. The event aims to explore this shift in detail by examining Malaysia’s cybersecurity environment, the changing nature of risks influenced by AI, and the need for coordinated responses. Speakers will provide insights into how AI serves both as a protective tool and a potential risk, creating a complex dynamic that requires strategic understanding and sector wide cooperation. The conversation will also touch on the rising importance of workforce development, stronger regulatory support and collaborative frameworks that enable shared learning and response mechanisms among institutions.
The webinar will feature contributions from TS. Dr. Muhammad Imran Sarwar, Group CEO of Datalytic ai, Prof. Dr. Khalid Hussain, a professor specializing in cybersecurity, and Dr. Shankar Karuppayah, Associate Professor at the Cybersecurity Research Centre at USM. Their participation reflects an effort to bring together perspectives from industry, academia and research communities to support a more informed dialogue on strengthening digital defenses. Each speaker brings experience in addressing emerging security challenges and examining how AI can be integrated responsibly within critical systems. Their insights are expected to help clarify the evolving risk environment and highlight approaches that organizations can adopt to manage threats effectively.
The session is organized by Datalytica Sdn. Bhd. with support from USM CYRES and Al Bukhari International University. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to advancing cybersecurity awareness and capability through public knowledge initiatives. By designing a platform where stakeholders can openly discuss new developments in AI driven security, the organizers seek to foster a deeper understanding of the changes taking place within digital ecosystems across Malaysia and beyond. Participants who join the event will gain exposure to global conversations on AI linked cyber risks as well as national strategies that can support stronger protection measures. The event aims to encourage a broad community of practitioners to stay informed on emerging challenges as digital adoption accelerates worldwide.
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