Dayu Kao

Bank SinoPac / Vice President, Information Security Division

Da-Yu Kao, a seasoned professional in the field, is the Associate Executive Vice President of the Information Security Division of Bank SinoPac, Taiwan. He is also a part-time professor in the Information Security Master Program at National Chengchi University, Taiwan. With a background as a detective and forensic police officer at Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau, he brings a wealth of experience. His extensive international visits and research have further enriched his knowledge. He has nearly 200 empirical papers on Fintech security governance, cyber incident response, investigation, and digital forensics. He has participated in or hosted various international conferences and led several investigations in cooperation with police agencies from other countries over the past years. 

SPEECH
4/15 (Tue.) 14:00 - 14:30 CYBERSEC GLOBAL 2025: United as One
FinTech Security Development and Opportunities: Thinking Outside the Box

Premiere: 4/15 14:00 - 14:30 

Replays: 4/15 20:00 - 20:30, 4/16 02:00 - 02:30


1. FinTech is at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies while prioritizing operational security—an essential factor for its success. With robust security measures, FinTech can effectively guard against emerging threats. To tackle potential risks, it employs critical methodologies such as the Information Security Management System (ISMS), NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Privacy/Personal Information Management System (PIMS), and Business Continuity Management (BCM). 

2. Secure data management is crucial in navigating the risks of oversharing, third-party access, misconfigurations, and misclassifications. By implementing effective risk management strategies, organizations can proactively identify and address security challenges, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected from unauthorized access and corruption. That talk will examine (1) Secure Data Management in Digital Development, (2) Cybersecurity in FinTech, (3) Cybersecurity Development and Opportunities, and (4) Conclusion. 

3. Da-Yu Kao is an esteemed Associate Executive Vice President of the Information Security Division at Bank SinoPac in Taiwan and a dedicated part-time professor in the Information Security Master’s Program at National Chengchi University. With a solid investigative and forensic background, he has authored nearly 200 empirical papers on FinTech security and has an impressive international research portfolio. His extensive collaboration with law enforcement agencies and participation in global conferences highlight his commitment to enhancing FinTech security. 

4/17 (Thu.) 15:50 - 16:35 7F 701A FINSEC Forum
前瞻金融資安長的省思與蛻變:先相信才會看見

一、本演講從資安長的治理知識(職責角色與工作重點)、必要技能(識別資安可視性和控制力)及未來關鍵能力(溝通、信任、解題、策略)等面向思考,探討具前瞻觀念的金融資安長,所需要的不斷省思、認清現況(AS-IS)、尋求創新蛻變、以及展望未來(TO-BE)。

二、講者將從產(金融資安副總)官(資安科技警官)學(大學教授)等三面向,分享實際參與資安治理、應變與鑑識的30餘年經驗,並從知識、技能與能力,探討資安轉型再成長的關鍵路徑、認清現況與展望未來等議題。輔以分析零信任的資安防護與成熟因應議題,評估金融資安實務運作現況,深入探討資安案例與第一手經驗分享,分享前瞻金融資安長的省思與蛻變的成長機會,協助聽眾了解金融業實現組織安全、便利、不中斷目標的不間斷努力,以消除資安維運不確定性及滿足金融合規治理要求。