Adjunct Prof. Murugason R. Thangaratnam

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR MURUGASON R. THANGARATNAM is an energetic and visionary force in the world of cyber and digital security, currently serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of bespoke award-winning cyber security company, Novem CS.

With a career spanning over 25 years in the corporate sector, he has gone on to establish himself as a recognised thought leader and sought-after speaker, being regularly featured as a panellist and keynote speaker at major industry conferences, and a columnist in both digital and traditional print media, where his insights into cyber defence, sustainable digital transformation, and strategic security practices are highly valued.

He holds a law degree from the renowned Bond University in Australia, which has provided him with a unique perspective on the legal aspects of digital security. This legal acumen, combined with technical certifications in cyber security, digital transformation, and corporate security management studies, positions him as a holistic leader who understands the multifaceted nature of modern cyber threats.

On the international stage, he is the Cyber Defence and Intelligence Lead for the New York based Equanimity Group, which is a consultancy of 9 Partners with 120+ years of collective expertise, supported by over 45 associates from leading organisations.

He is a member of MDEC’s Digital Expert Panel, Member of the Pro Tem Committee on Data Governance under the Ministry of Digital, and an Adjunct Professor at University Malaysia of Computer Science & Engineering (UNIMY). His dynamic leadership and innovative approach earned him the prestigious Internet 2.0 Conference Dubai, ‘Outstanding Leadership Award’, in 2023.

In addition to offering bespoke consulting and solutions via their partnerships with best of breed global cyber security players, his company, Novem CS, also offers an AI driven Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting platform.