Podcast on Cybersecurity awareness
Cybersecurity today extends far beyond systems and firewalls — it begins with people.
In the premiere episode of the BAFT Leaders’ Insights Podcast, Dr. Esther Loo, Chief Digital & Transformation Officer of Evocom and Adjunct Professor at UNITAR, joins an esteemed panel of leaders to explore how empowering employees is key to building cyber resilience in digital-first organizations.
Titled “The Human Side of Cyber: Why Your Employees Are Your First Line of Defense,” the discussion highlights the importance of shared responsibility, awareness, and trust in safeguarding organizations from within.
“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT function , it’s a human issue,” shared Dr. Esther. “At Evocom, we embed cybersecurity and digital ethics into our transformation efforts, ensuring that every team member becomes part of our first line of defense.”
💡 Featured Panelists:
🎤 Moderator:
Dr. Fong Tuan, Senior Executive Vice President, Group Human Capital, Maybank
- Stephanie Liew, Chief Information Security Officer (APMEA), British American Tobacco
- Dr. Esther Loo, Chief Digital & Transformation Officer, Evocom & Adjunct Professor, UNITAR
Organised by Build A Future Team (BAFT), the session reinforces Evocom’s ESG priorities under the Social and Governance pillars , promoting responsible technology adoption, cultivating digital confidence, and nurturing future-ready leaders.
This initiative also aligns with NadiKita by Evo, Evocom’s pulse-driven promise to Malaysia , where every hand counts, and every heart matters. Through NadiKita, the Group continues to drive positive impact across communities by promoting awareness, integrity, and human growth in every aspect of its ESG journey.
📺 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sYo1Rg9xuAE
Podcast published on: 10 October 2025, 12:00 PM (Malaysia Time)
