Leonard Ong

Leonard has over 15 years of experience in Information and Corporate Security gained in telecommunication, enterprise and banking industries. He has been in a number of different roles within security profession such as Information security, corporate security, project management, consulting and business development.

He led Enterprise Governance and Security practice for a regional firm. Prior to that, he was with Barclays Capital as Head of Information Security Risk & Operation, Asia pacific. During his tenure with Nokia Siemens Networks, he provided professional consulting services for regional telecommunication carriers to secure their networks. Public recommendations were received for the projects. Leonard spent 7 years in Nokia Corporate Security. He was responsible in securing Nokia businesses across the region, which includes 7 countries.

Leonard has been volunteering in a number of security associations since early 2000. His longest service is with ISACA Singapore Chapter where he has been elected as Chapter President twice. He has been nominated as incoming International Vice President, ISACA.

Leading information security associations, such as (ISC)2 and ASIS International, have recognized his efforts. He was awarded Information Security Leadership Achievement (ISLA) – Senior Information Security Professional category in 2011 and Professional Certification Board Regional Award in 2014. Previously, National Infocomm Competency Centre (NICC) has awarded Leonard with ‘IT Specialist of the Year’ in 2005. He received K. Wayne Snipes 2013 award for ISACA Singapore Chapter being the best very large chapter in Asia. Leonard regularly delivers presentations and trainings in the region.