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Jaco Benadie

Partner – Cybersecurity & OT Leader Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
Jaco has more than 20 years of experience in the field of cybersecurity for Information technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). He leverages IT and Engineering skills and experiences to design, develop and implement controls that support the safeguarding of critical computing systems from cyber threats. He has experience with clients in multiple industries – Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Financial Services. Selected professional experience. Established an IT/OT Centre of Excellence for a power utility in East Malaysia, enhancing digital convergence strategy and operational efficiency. Conducted Cybersecurity Risk Assessments and developed remediation plans for two power generation plants in West Malaysia, significantly improving infrastructure security. Led comprehensive Cybersecurity Risk & Maturity Assessments and formulated 3-year transformation roadmaps for a water utility, palm oil manufacturer in West Malaysia; Central Bank of Malaysia and two power utilities in East Malaysia, driving cybersecurity maturity and strategic risk mitigation. Led the development of a role-based access control framework and its Proof of Concept for the oil & gas industry's IGA solution in Malaysia, enhancing access security. Oversaw the delivery of managed security services to diverse industries in Malaysia, ensuring robust and continuous security management for clients. Facilitated high-level cybersecurity awareness sessions and cyber response exercises across multiple industries, elevating the cybersecurity acumen of executive teams. Chaired the EY Energy Cyber Smart Connect, promoting cross-industry collaboration among Energy Sector CISOs and Senior Security Leaders to enhance cybersecurity resilience.