Murugason R Thangaratnam

Accomplished entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience in the corporate sector, A respected thought leader in the area of cyber security, he is the first Malaysian to receive the prestigious "Outstanding Leadership Award" at the Internet 2.0 Conference, which was held in Dubai in 2023. He is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in cyber security, and is regularly quoted in the press and invited to speak in forums, technology events and live TV interviews.

A highly motivated C-Suite professional with real-world experience in diverse decision making senior management positions. A tech savvy crisis manager that you can rely on. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in both team based and independent capacities. Passionate in establishing businesses and joint-ventures.

Derives satisfaction in setting up companies and brand names which stand the test of time. A true believer that
the journey is as important as the destination.

Cyber Defense & Intelligence Lead

A veteran in cybersecurity with over 25 years in the corporate sector, Murugason is renowned for helping organizations build cyber resilience. As partner of Equanimity, he provides customized cyber defense and ESG services to a leading telecommunications provider, the largest healthcare provider and Baker Tilly in Malaysia.

His offerings span training programs to strengthen human firewalls, audits enhancing security hygiene processes, and AI-powered solutions hardening technological perimeters against evolving threats.

An acclaimed thought leader, Murugason is frequently invited to speak at high-profile conferences worldwide. He has delivered keynotes at events by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, Malaysia-Australia Business Council, and Malaysia Global Business Forum.

Topics include ransomware, data privacy, ESG metrics, and securing digital transformation. In 2023, he moderated a panel on "Tech for Good" at the Dubai Internet 2.0 Conference.

With over 25 speaking engagements in 2022 alone, Murugason continues to be a trusted voice on harnessing technology responsibly. His people-centric philosophy champions cybersecurity awareness for societal benefit. Among his accolades is the Outstanding Leadership Award in Cyber Security conferred at the 2023 Dubai Internet 2.0 Conference.