Palo Alto Networks Holds Ignite on Tour Malaysia 2025, Tackles Security in the Age of AI

Palo Alto Networks, the world’s leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) cybersecurity company, recently brought together IT and security leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals to explore the future of cybersecurity in the age of AI at its Ignite on Tour event at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur.

Kicking off with the theme “Reimagining Cybersecurity with Precision AI®,”the half-day conference featured keynote presentations, expert-led panel discussions, and hands-on breakout sessions that delved into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in threat detection, response, and enterprise innovation.

Tackling the Issue of AI and Cybersecurity

Ignite on Tour addressed the growing influence of AI on the digital threat landscape. While AI revolutionises industries by boosting efficiency, its integration also creates vulnerabilities, paving the way for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Palo Alto Networks detects and blocks an average of 8.95 million new and unique attacks daily. At the same time, the speed of attacks are concerning. Palo Alto Networks’ threat intelligence team, Unit 42, reported that nearly one in five cases, data exfiltration took place within the first hour of compromise, while organisations still take seven days to detect and respond—a gap that exposes businesses to significant risk. 

“Organisations cannot keep pace with modern threats by relying on disconnected tools and siloed data,” said Steven Scheurmann, Regional Vice President, ASEAN at Palo Alto Networks. “The industry needs a step-change in approach—one that brings together data, technology, and intelligence in real time, across the entire ecosystem.

Scheurmann highlighted that to stay ahead, organisations need a pivot towards a platformization approach – the integration of security technologies across the organisation to break down silos, safeguard AI initiatives, and build a coordinated defence posture.

This was echoed in Palo Alto Networks’ latest findings from the 2025 Cybersecurity Resilience in Mid-Market Organisations study, which revealed that Malaysian businesses expect the average number of core cybersecurity vendor solutions they utilise will increase from 4.5 today to 5.9 over the next two years, underscoring the need for strategic and simplified operations.

“Organisations are increasingly seeking unified platforms that enable end-to-end visibility and AI-powered analysis, from code to cloud to SOC,” Scheurmann added. “This platform-driven model will replace the legacy patchwork of point solutions that often leave security gaps and operational complexity.”

Ignite on Tour 2025: Bringing Together Experts

Throughout the day, Ignite on Tour Malaysia showcased a dynamic lineup of speakers and thought leaders from across Palo Alto Networks and the broader tech ecosystem. Notable sessions included:

• Keynotes from global and regional Palo Alto Networks leaders from Shailesh Rao, President, Cortex; Nicole Quinn, VP for Policy and Government Affairs, Asia Pacific & Japan; Eddie Lim, Senior Director of Technical Solutions, ASEAN; and Vishal Lanjekar, Strategic Cybersecurity Advisor, Asia Pacific & Japan.
• A fireside chat featuring representatives from KWAP and NCSA, exploring how to secure AI-powered transformation in Malaysia’s public and private sectors.
• Crisis Simulation Workshop, led by Aaron Chan, Senior Solutions Consultant, Palo Alto Networks, offering an interactive, scenario-based experience responding to a realistic cybersecurity crisis

Sarene Lee, Country Director, Malaysia, at Palo Alto Networks, emphasised: “As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation, robust cybersecurity is paramount. Our platform-centric approach, powered by Precision AI®, is designed to help Malaysian businesses simplify their defenses. By unifying security tools and leveraging AI for instant detection and automated response, we simplify security management and empower organisations to confidently protect their data and infrastructure. We are committed to supporting Malaysian organisations in building resilient security postures that enable their long-term success in this evolving digital landscape.”

Ignite on Tour Malaysia is part of Palo Alto Networks’ global initiative to empower collaboration and innovation in markets across Asia Pacific and beyond.