MARF 2026: Bringing Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Community Together for Stronger Mobile App Security 

Kuala Lumpur, October 23, 2026 

Zchwantech is working to strengthen mobile application security and digital trust in Malaysia, and the Mobile Application Resilience Forum 2026 (MARF 2026), recently held in Kuala Lumpur, was a big step in that direction. More than 100 industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals, technology executives, and policymakers came together for the forum. 

The forum was co-hosted by Zchwantech Cybersecurity Sdn Bhd, together with Total SE Solutions Sdn Bhd, CyberSecurity Malaysia, and Global CIO Forum Malaysia. Huawei joined as technology partner, contributing Huawei Cloud Security to help build a trusted and secure ecosystem for local mobile applications. 

Why mobile app security matters now 

Our Chairman, Datuk Seow Gim Shen, said the strong turnout shows that mobile application security is no longer merely an IT concern, but a national economic and business imperative. 

“Malaysia’s digital transformation is accelerating, with mobile applications increasingly becoming the primary interface between businesses, government, and consumers. However, the convenience and opportunities offered by digitalization must be supported by equally strong safeguards against cyber threats, fraud, and data breaches.” 

“Cybersecurity can no longer be treated as an afterthought or merely a compliance exercise. It must be embedded into the design, development, and operation of digital platforms. For Malaysia to realize its ambitions as a leading digital economy, we must build an ecosystem where businesses can innovate confidently and consumers can transact securely.” 

“Through MARF 2026, Zchwantech aims to help bridge the gap between cybersecurity policies, emerging technologies, and practical implementation, empowering Malaysian businesses to build more secure and resilient digital ecosystems,” he added. 

A national view on mobile resilience 

Rummie Wisning, Director of the Application and Infrastructure Division at the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), delivered the opening address, Mobile Resilience: A National Cyber Security Priority. He stressed the importance of strengthening mobile application resilience to protect essential digital services and maintain public trust. 

He encouraged organizations to adopt a comprehensive approach covering cyber threat prevention, detection, incident response, and service recovery, supported by stronger governance and continuous security assurance. NACSA also underscored the importance of public-private collaboration and alignment with Malaysia’s national cybersecurity framework, including the Cyber Security Act 2024. 

Putting certification in focus 

A major focus of MARF 2026 was CyberSecurity Malaysia’s Mobile Application Certification (MAC) Scheme, which promotes independent evaluation and certification of mobile applications against defined security requirements. 

The forum also featured expert presentations and discussions on artificial intelligence-driven cyber threats, continuous compliance, mobile application protection, and the evolving cybersecurity landscape. 

Building resilience together 

As a homegrown technology solutions provider, we focus on helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture through technology solutions and services supporting application security, cyber risk management, digital infrastructure protection, and enterprise resilience. 

“Cyber resilience cannot be built in silos. MARF 2026 brought government, industry, technology providers, and application owners together to turn mobile application security into a shared business and digital-trust priority.” 

Wayne Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Zchwantech Cybersecurity, added: “At Zchwantech Cybersecurity and Total SE Solutions, we want to help organizations move beyond reactive security towards security-by-design, stronger application resilience, and greater confidence in Malaysia’s digital ecosystem.” 

Strengthen your security posture 

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