Kong Guan Seow

As a Regional Technology Risk Manager at Prudential Insurance Group, your role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and mitigating technology-related risks across the organization's regional operations. You work to ensure that Prudential's technology infrastructure, systems, and data remain secure, compliant with industry regulations, and aligned with business objectives.

In this capacity, you lead regional risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, assess cybersecurity threats, and evaluate third-party risks that could impact the organization. You collaborate closely with IT, business units, and senior leadership to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies and controls that support business continuity while safeguarding sensitive data and operational efficiency.

Additionally, you oversee the implementation of regional technology risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring they are in line with Prudential’s global standards. You also play a key role in driving awareness of risk management best practices across the organization and supporting incident response and recovery efforts when necessary.

Your work ensures that Prudential’s regional technology operations are resilient, compliant, and capable of supporting long-term growth and innovation while minimizing potential risks.

• With a rich background encompassing more than two decades of dedicated service in the field of information technology, I have cultivated a wealth of experience as a seasoned professional adept at steering Enterprise IT services, overseeing processes, orchestrating cloud transformations, and successfully delivering complex ICT projects. My expertise seamlessly spans regional and global landscapes, equipping me with a robust understanding of Global Enterprise IT Service and Security Management (ITS&SM).
• In addition to my technical expertise, I bring robust skills in enterprise governance, security, and strategic planning. My comprehensive understanding of the industry spans various organizational perspectives.
• Being people oriented; I excel in cultivating relationships across all organizational levels. I have a track record of overseeing 75 staff members with direct reporting and managing larger teams involving 600+ staff members with matrix reporting.

Bachelor in Computer Science and Mathematics.
Industry certificate holder with the following certificates:
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified in Risk and Information Control (CRISC)
• Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
• COBIT 5 Foundation
• Practitioner Certificate in Personal Data Protection (SG) 2020
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL v3) Foundation Level
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• Certified GRC Professional (GRCP)
• Certified GRC Audit (GRCA)
• Certification of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
• Advance Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Prince2 Project Management Methodology Foundation Level
• Prince2 Project Management Methodology Practitioner Level
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Google Cloud Platform Essential (GCP)
• Enhance Telecom Operation Map (eTOM-Telecom Business Process Framework)