William Song epitomizes leadership within the cybersecurity realm, boasting an impressive 23-year tenurecharacterized by unwavering dedication to comprehensive expertise. He champions the strategic direction of Information and cybersecurity management, ardently fortifying IT infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, andmitigating Cyber Risks. A master in crafting resilient IT security governance frameworks, William drives digitalizationand cybersecurity transformation initiatives with precision, harmonizing technological advancements, securityimperatives, and business imperatives seamlessly. His prowess extends across specialized domains including IT &Cyber Risk Governance, RMiT, PCI/DSS, GDPR, ISO27001, COBIT, Cloud, and Digital Project Transformation. Back In year 2023, William was awarded by PIKOM and CSTI for both distinguished "CISO of the Year" awards. Meanwhile, he is also the current Vice Chairman of Asian Institute Chartered Banker (AICB) CISO Malaysia chapter. Over the years, he is really committed to share and contribute all his experience and knowledge back to the cyber security society and his efforts are well recognized by the industry. Throughout his illustrious career, William has showcased unparalleled acumen in steering IT risks and cybersecurityinitiatives to success. Notably, he held the esteemed role of Group Managing Director / Group Head of IT Security for a premier Tier 1 bank in Malaysia, overseeing a sizable team of over 60 IT security professionals spanning the APACregion and London. His tenure with multinational corporations further enriched his expertise, affording him theprivilege of leading global teams, encompassing a regional SOC operating 24x7x365 in Hong Kong and Malaysia, Security PENTEST and Red Assessment teams in Malaysia and Hong Kong, operational teams across thePhilippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and a cohort of cyber security experts dispersed across the United States andAPAC. William also assumed pivotal roles such as Head of Professional Services in IT & Cyber Security, and playedintegral roles as a Cyber Threat specialist within the international insurance and cyber security vendor landscape. Presently, William serves as the esteemed Group Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO) at Alliance Bank, wherehe spearheads the institution's pivotal "Cyber Security Transformation" program. His leadership fortifies the bank'scyber resilience and ensures robust protection against emerging threats, marking him as a formidable force in thecybersecurity domain.