Kawin Boonyapredee

Kawin Boonyapredee is a CISO Advisor at KnowBe4 based in Singapore, where he serves the Asia-Pacific & Japan region. He has over 25 years of experience in information security, risk management, and compliance across North America and Asia. In his current role, he delivers strategic insights and practical solutions tailored to the evolving threat landscape, with a particular focus on fostering robust security cultures. Kawin is a frequent contributor to industry discussions, sharing his expertise through strategic advisory services and speaking engagements on topics ranging from digital transformation to the security implications of emerging technologies.

Prior to joining KnowBe4, Kawin held various leadership and technical positions across multiple cybersecurity domains, including Managing Director at Qualys and Head of Security Consulting at British Telecom.

A scholar-practitioner at the intersection of tech and strategy, Dr. Boonyapredee leverages an Ivy League foundation and a PhD in Cybersecurity Leadership to drive industry-wide excellence. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor and Doctoral Chair, where he translates complex research into actionable security outcomes. His academic background - spanning an Economics degree from the University of Pennsylvania to a Business Management degree from New York University - underpins his mission to mentor the leaders of tomorrow’s digital defense.

Language: English

Speaker Topics:

• AI Governance
• Cybersecurity Leadership
• Human Risk & Resiliency
• Quantum Security
• Security Culture