CREST Appoints New Council Member to Advance Regional Cybersecurity Strategy in Asia  

Taiwan – 6 May 2026 CREST International, the global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising standards and building trust in the cybersecurity profession, has announced the addition of a new Asia Regional Council member representing Taiwan for the 2025–2028 term. The broader Council was confirmed in late 2025, and this appointment further strengthens regional representation and collaboration across Asia.  

We are pleased to welcome Tso-Jen (Daniel) Liu of Onward Security as the newest member of the CREST Asia Council, representing the Taiwanese market. 

The Asia Council plays a pivotal role in representing member interests, shaping regional strategy, and contributing to CREST’s global direction through the International Council.  

The council reflects a diverse cross-section of the cybersecurity industry, bringing deep technical expertise and strategic leadership from across the region.  

Asia Council Members (2025–2028):  

Chair: BK Soon – Casaba Security  

New Council Members:  

• Daniel Liu – Onward Security (co-optee) 

Council Members:  

• Britto Sidhan – Schneider Electric SE 

• Cel Mantua – RT&Co. Cybersecurity 

• Henry Tan – softScheck Singapore 

• John Lloyd – Casaba Security  

• Louis Luong – VSEC  

• Paul Craig – Vantage Point Security 

• Ramesh Naidu – Vigilant Asia  

• Vikneswaran Kunasegaran – Firmus  

• Emil Tan – Asia Council Advisor 

Nick Benson, CEO at CREST, said: 

“Our Regional Councils play a pivotal role in shaping how our global strategy is informed and delivered at a local level. The Asia Council brings together senior leaders with deep technical and market insight, enabling us to strengthen trusted capability, support regulatory alignment, and respond more effectively to the evolving cybersecurity landscape across the region.” 

Nigel Phair, Director of Asia Pacific at CREST, added: 

“The Asia Council reflects the maturity and ambition of the region’s cybersecurity ecosystem. By bringing together industry, government, and academic perspectives, we are well positioned to elevate professional standards, support workforce development, and drive practical collaboration that addresses real-world challenges across Asia.”  

Why this matters  

As cyber threats continue to evolve in scale and complexity, regional leadership is essential to ensure that cybersecurity capability keeps pace. The Asia Council plays a key role in:  

• Enhancing professional development across the sector  

• Supporting regional policy and regulatory engagement  

• Strengthening collaboration between industry, government, and academia  

Through this work, CREST continues to support a trusted and resilient cybersecurity ecosystem across Asia.  

About CREST  

CREST is a global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising standards and building trust in the cybersecurity profession.   

Established in 2006, CREST works with its international community of Member companies and practitioners to promote excellence, integrity and professional development across the cyber ecosystem. Through robust standards, accreditation frameworks and skills pathways, CREST helps organisations buy cybersecurity services with confidence and supports practitioners in developing trusted, globally-recognised careers.   

Working closely with governments, regulators and industry stakeholders, CREST plays an active role in shaping policy, strengthening market confidence and supporting the growth of a resilient, professional cybersecurity sector worldwide.   

For more information, visit www.crest-approved.org