Oliver Valentino is a highly accomplished information security expert who is celebrated for his expertise in security assessment, architecture, operation, incident response, and consultation. His exceptional leadership and innovative solutions have garnered prestigious accolades, including the CSO30 ASEAN + Hong Kong Winner in 2022 and 2023 and the APAC CIO Top 10 Security Leader Award in 2023. Oliver's career trajectory is marked by significant contributions to the cybersecurity landscape. As the current Head of Cyber Security at Amar Bank Indonesia, he spearheads developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, ensuring robust protection for the organization's critical assets. Through this article, Oliver Valentino discusses the critical role of emerging cybersecurity technologies in enhancing business operations. He shares insights on integrating security within product development, making it a business enabler rather than a hindrance. How do emerging developments in Cyber Security contribute to addressing challenges and improving the fulfillment of business requirements? Currently, the speed of security solution development is quite fast. Security solutions can catch up to new technology and trends and can provide protection and secure various new services. For example, various CSPM tools can help protect our cloud platform and help us to have visibility of our security posture. Various business requests are fulfilled securely because security is enabling us to do so. Another example is that we can deliver more services to mobile app users, even critical services because more mobile security solutions are available in the market now.
Best Cybersecurity Compliance Consulting Firm 2025
For any enterprise considering entry into South Korea’s digital economy, the country’s regulatory frameworks impose unique cybersecurity and privacy obligations that often diverge sharply from existing global policies. In addition, financial services, national infrastructure, and public sector engagements involve additional cybersecurity audits and evidence-based assessments mandated by regulatory authorities. Stepping into this critical space is Security Awareness Korea (SAK), a consultancy specializing in cybersecurity and data protection compliance for organizations entering or operating in South Korea. SAK is a cybersecurity compliance consultancy built on precision, transparency, and collaboration. “Our core compliance services include end-to-end consulting for certification programs such as K-ISMS and CSAP, which are often mandatory for foreign businesses operating in Korea,” says Ryan Moon, CEO at Security Awareness Korea..
Mobile App Security Solutions
As cybercriminals increasingly target the mobile channel due to its lucrative potential, underestimating the significance of cybersecurity in this landscape poses serious risks to apps and its users. The allure of financial gain drives these cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities in mobile applications, making robust cybersecurity measures essential to mitigate the risks of data breaches, financial fraud and other detrimental impacts on app security and user safety. Confronting these threats, SecIron offers a suite of solutions that include vulnerability assessment, real-time app protection and proactive monitoring and response to potential threats and risks before they materialize. "Our solutions conduct comprehensive security audits and protection of mobile applications, identifying vulnerabilities from common issues to advanced security threats through in-depth audits, continuous monitoring, and tailored solutions,” says Nicole Ban, COO. Unlike traditional security measures, SecIron operates on a holistic cycle, providing protection, conducting vulnerability assessments and offering continuous monitoring and response capabilities. Its solutions comprise three key solution offerings, IronSCAN, IronWALL and IronSKY. IronSCAN, the initial step in the security cycle, conducts thorough security assessments of mobile applications, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable insights to mitigate risks. With IronWALL, SecIron offers robust app hardening capabilities, fortifying applications against potential breaches and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations such as the OWASP MASVS (Mobile Application Security Verification Standard) and complying to data protection standards such as PDPA, GDPR and local financial requirements. IronSKY provides real-time monitoring and response, empowering clients with visibility into their app's performance and security status across different regions.
AI Visual Inspection System Solutions
AI-driven visual inspection software has elevated module quality inspection to a whole new level in the PV industry. Integrating computer vision with deep learning as the perfect solution to identify module images from production lines, power station and refine the defect-detecting process. Optech Technology is leading the charge by using AI inspection systems to identify module external and internal defects in production lines and power station, serving as a blueprint for improving module quality, reducing labor costs, and increasing power generation of the power station. “Through AI technology, we have greatly improved the accuracy of defect identification in module production factories and PV power stations, and also greatly reduced the burden of human vision.” says Wang Zhen, Chairman. Optech is a prominent high-tech company specializing in the field of PV artificial intelligence vision inspection system that automatically identifies defect types and locates the defect locations to improve repair efficiency. The core product of Optech is the "Tysun" system, which ensures the efficient and stable operation of PV power stations—— the three major services of EL full inspection, refined module O&M and inverter O&M, as well as OAlink intelligent connectivity system——the most complete AI system solution for PV industry chain module factory. Rooted in deep learning technology, the Optech AI system uses AI defect feature workout and multi-layer learning networks to automatically identify defects like cold solder joint, fragments, grid broken in modules. The system where one person monitors multiple machines enables a single quality inspector to simultaneously manage and inspect the modules or battery string images from multiple EL machines. It can be configured in centralized or distributed management modes, depending on the requirements of the production line. Operators can set different quality sorting strategies for various EL devices across diverse machines. Work orders are also customized to meet the quality requirements of each product batch.
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EDITORIAL
Efficiency Driving Modern Compliance Models
The pace of digital adoption has opened powerful growth opportunities, but it also demands greater responsibility in how organizations safeguard data, uphold regulations and maintain stakeholder trust. In this environment, cybersecurity compliance consulting has evolved from a supportive function to a strategic driver, equipping enterprises with the clarity and frameworks necessary to thrive securely in a connected world. Firms leading this work demonstrate that compliance is not just about meeting requirements; it is about enabling confidence, resilience and long-term value creation. With expectations around governance and security growing, efficiency has risen as the defining priority. Organizations are no longer satisfied with reactive, manual approaches; they want frameworks that simplify audits, unify reporting and anticipate risks without slowing operations. Leading firms are answering this call with advisory models supported by advanced monitoring tools, automated assessments and continuous oversight. By embedding accountability into daily processes, they are showing that strong compliance can coexist with agility, enabling businesses to scale securely and confidently. In this edition of APAC CIOoutlook, we spotlight firms driving progress driving progress in cybersecurity compliance consulting. Their disciplined frameworks and visionary guidance reveal how compliance, when approached proactively, can shift from a safeguard to a source of resilience and competitive strength. This edition also features insights from industry leaders, including John Gaspar Antonio, CIO/Vice President for Information Technology & E-commerce / Data Protection Officer, Metro Retail Stores Group and Roger Temple, Information Security Manager, PGG Wrightson. Together, their perspectives show how enhancing board-level visibility and embedding continuous monitoring are reshaping security, with trust emerging as the core pillar of strategy. We hope these stories offer a fresh view into how enterprises are building resilience in an era where accountability and adaptability define success.
