Daniel Kwong

Fortinet / Head of Marketing and Field CISO - North Asia

Daniel Kwong is Fortinet’s Head of Marketing and Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the North Asia region. With two decades of experience across ICT management, cybersecurity and customer engagement, Kwong combines technical expertise with strategic marketing acumen to drive strategic business growth. His board skill set spans IT cybersecurity, compliance, application development, data science, and cloud-native IT design. 

At Fortinet, Kwong leads marketing initiatives to amplify brand visibility, generate pipeline and demand, foster customer trust, and expand strategic partnerships in North Asia. He also serves as a trusted advisor to C-Level leaders of customer organizations to assist with cybersecurity solution implementation, product development, and innovation based on evolving requirements.

Daniel Kwong
SPEECH
4/16 (Wed.) 14:00 - 14:30 7F 701C Brand Day - Fortinet
Secure by Design: Principles, Commitments, and Practical Approaches for CISOs

This session provides a comprehensive understanding of the ""Secure by Design"" approach, emphasizing its critical role in today’s evolving threat landscape. The discussion highlights the importance of embedding security principles from the early stages of product development. The session covers the Secure by Design commitment, outlining key principles for technology providers, such as transparency and proactive vulnerability disclosure.


Practical steps for integrating these principles into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) will be introduced, along with strategies for measuring and communicating progress. Additionally, the session will address the growing market demand for Secure by Design products and their competitive advantages. International partnerships supporting this approach will also be discussed. Finally, three key factors for successful implementation will be outlined: strong leadership, robust technical controls, and continuous improvement, providing CISOs with actionable insights to strengthen their organization’s security posture.

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