Leonard Ong
Leonard Ong is the Director, Board of Directors, ISACA Associate Director, IT Risk Management & Security, MSD International. He has over 17 years of experience in Information and Corporate Security gained in telecommunication, enterprise, banking and pharmaceutical industries. He has been in a number of different roles within security profession such as information/cyber security, corporate security, project management, consulting and business development.
He leads Governance, Risk Management, Compliance (GRC) platform for Asia Pacific in MSD International (also known as Merck & Co., Inc. in North America). Previously, He was with Barclays Capital as the Head of Global Information Security Risk & Operation, Asia pacific. Leonard spent over 11 years in Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks. He was responsible in securing Nokia businesses across the region. During his tenure with Nokia Siemens Networks, he provided professional cyber security services for regional telecommunication carriers to secure their networks. Public recommendations were received for the projects.
Leonard has been volunteering in a number of security associations since 2003. His longest service is with ISACA Singapore Chapter where he has been elected as Chapter President twice. Leonard has also served ASIS International Chapter as Honorary Chairman for 3 years. He is still serving in various councils and committees at global level.
Leading information security associations, such as (ISC)2 and ASIS International, have recognized his efforts. He was awarded Information Security Leadership Achievement (ISLA) in Senior Information Security Professional category in 2011 and Professional Certification Board (PCB) Regional Award in 2014. Previously, National Infocomm Competency Centre (NICC) has awarded Leonard with 'IT Specialist of the Year' in 2005. He was instrumental in achieving K. Wayne Snipes 2013 award for ISACA Singapore Chapter being the best very large chapter in Asia
International Data Group (IDG) and CEO|CIO Club recognized Leonard with Chief Security Officer (CSO) ASEAN Honoree award in Hanoi, Vietnam on 16th September 2015.
Leonard holds Master of Computing from National University of Singapore (NUS) and Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering from Universitas Trisakti.
Leonard regularly delivers presentations in the region and beyond.