Smart Tech vs Smart Threats: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI
The Digital Leadership Excellence Programme (DLE) is an innovative collaboration developed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Huawei Malaysia. Now it in it's third phase, the DLE emphasizes leadership, innovation, and sustainable growth in the digital era.
Designed to serve as a springboard for Malaysia’s digital advancement, programme participants hail from the key sectors that drive national digital transformation forward: the government, academia, and industry.
DLE 1 in 2024 and DLE 2 in H1 2025 welcomed 110 participants from Malaysia. The third DLE cohort, which ended towards the end of October, saw more than 60 leading industry experts, government delegates, and academics visit Huawei's R&D center in Hangzhou, giving Huawei Blog the chance to sit down and explore Malaysia's digital future.
In part 1 of this series, Firmus CEO Datuk Alan See talks about cybersecurity in the age of AI and the role of the DLE Programme in supporting the Malaysia's digital transformation drive.
1. Cybersecurity in the Age of AI
2. The Value of the DLE Programme
How the DLE Programme works
Running over four months, the programme is structured around themed in-person workshops.
The central themes are:
• Digital Leadership
• 5G Connectivity
• AI
• IoT
• Cloud Computing
• Big Data
• Green Technology
• Cybersecurity
Participants explore the practical application of digital transformation and enhance their collaboration and problem-solving capabilities through capstone projects and by developing innovative solutions to national challenges in groups.
The programme culminates in a study visit to China, where participants will explore cutting-edge technologies at Huawei and our industry partners to understand more about global best practices.
This multifaceted structure is designed to equip participants with technical expertise and hone the leadership skills necessary to lead Malaysia’s digital advancement.
Learn more about the DLE Programme.
Watch: DLE Programme Interviews from 2024 (Cohort 2)
Part 1: From Courtroom to Code: At Malaysia's Digital Legal Frontier
Part 2: Brains and Business: The Innovation Intersection of Academia and Industry
Part 3: Digital First, Business Ready: The Future of Financial Services
Part 4: From Paper to Platform: The Digital Future of Malaysia's Government
Part 5: Beyond the Network: Telekom Malaysia's Strategic Evolution
Watch: DLE Programme Interviews from 2024 (Cohort 1)
Part 1: Challenges and Opportunities: SME Digital Transformation
Part 2: ICT Talent: Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry
Part 3: How Collaboration Can Drive Malaysia's Digital Transformation
Part 4: Digital Leadership Excellence (DLE): Supporting Malaysia's Digital Vision
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