Jay Gomez: APAC Cybersecurity Challenges, Brain Drain, Data Privacy, and AI

From the Philippines to Singapore and Hong Kong, how do companies across APAC balance cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulation in a rapidly shifting landscape?

In this episode of THEOS Cybernova, host Paul Jackson speaks with Jay Gomez, Associate Director in Cyber Advisory at BRG, about what it takes to lead in one of the world’s most diverse and fast-moving cyber regions.

Jay reflects on his journey from IT operations and BPO leadership to becoming one of the Philippines’ first Data Protection Officers and now a regional consultant. He shares candid insights on the Philippines’ tough but unevenly enforced privacy law, the exodus of top cyber talent abroad, and why SMEs are increasingly relying on fractional or virtual CISOs to stay secure.

They also discuss why trust is the bedrock of effective cyber leadership, how ISACA has shaped the IT GRC community, and why AI is more likely to enhance the work of security analysts than replace them.

Production Credits:

Presented by: Paul Jackson
Studio Engineer & Editor: Roy D'Monte
Executive Producers: Paul Jackson and Ian Carless
Co-produced by: Theos Cyber and W4 Podcast Studio