AJCCA launches the 2nd AJCCA Cyber Resilience Awards (ACRA )
To honor Leading Cybersecurity Champions in the region
(Jakarta, Indonesia, August 6, 2025) – Building on the success of the inaugural AJCCA Cyber Resilience Awards (ACRA), which debuted in Singapore on October 17, 2024, the ASEAN‑Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance (AJCCA) today announces the launch of the second ACRA which will again recognize outstanding contributions to cybersecurity and cyber resilience across Southeast Asia and Japan.
The ACRA 2025 will spotlight individuals whose body of work has significantly advanced cyber resilience between January 2023 and August 2025. Candidates will be judged on the AJCCA’s five cornerstone values: Dynamic Leadership, Resilience, Trustworthiness, Respect, and Collaboration.
“As cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication and scope, our region must remain committed to building a strong community anchored in trust and collaboration,” said Dr. Rudi Lumanto, Chairman of AJCCA. “The ACRA is not just an award. It is a recognition of leadership and service that strengthens the cyber resilience of our nations.”
Through the ACRA, AJCCA affirms its commitment to a future-ready cybersecurity community built on mutual trust and regional solidarity.
“ACRA is a platform for celebrating those who build bridges in cybersecurity — those who choose to lead with integrity, innovate responsibly, and collaborate across borders,” said Sam Jacoba, ACRA Lead and AJCCA Head of Strategic Communications. “In 2025, we look forward to surfacing more inspiring stories of courage, collaboration, and impact from across ASEAN and Japan.”
Each of the ten AJCCA member communities of practice will select country champions based on demonstrated and validated cybersecurity excellence. The awardees will be invited to attend the 2nd AJCCA Conference in Tokyo University on October 10, 2025.
The inaugural ACRA honored 19 champions from ASEAN and Japan, including the founders of AJCCA. The awards served as a platform for collaboration, peer recognition, and capacity-building across the region.
Here are the1st ACRA Honorees: Dr. Rosyzie Anna Awg Hj Md Apong (Brunei); Mohamad Azad Zaki Haji Mohd Tahir (Brunei); Ann Kim (Cambodia); Phannarith Ou (Cambodia); Dr.-Ing. Kalamullah Ramli (Indonesia); Dr. Rudi Lumanto (Indonesia); Dr. Koji Nakao (Japan); Dr. Hiroshi Esaki (Japan); Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab (Malaysia); Tahrizi Tahreb (Malaysia); Jeffrey Ian C. Dy (Philippines); Angel S. Averia, JR (Philippines); Ng Hoo Ming (Singapore); Johnny Kho (Singapore); Dr. M.L.Kulthon Kasemsan (Thailand); Dr. Prinya Hom-anek (Thailand); Ngô Tuấn Anh (Vietnam); Nguyễn Thành Hưng (Vietnam); and, Masayuki Furukawa (Japan).
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About AJCCA
Established in October 2023 at the AJCCA Tokyo Conference, the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance unites the region’s leading cybersecurity communities to promote a dynamic, resilient, and collaborative digital ecosystem. AJCCA is a collaborative initiative formed by leading cybersecurity communities from ASEAN nations and Japan. AJCCA is dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity capabilities, information sharing, and mutual support among its member nations to address the evolving challenges in the digital landscape.
The AJCCA members are the following: Brunei Cybersecurity Association; Information Sharing and Analytic Center Cambodia; Indonesia Network Security Association; Japan Network Security Association; Lao Cybersecurity Community; RawSec Malaysia Cybersecurity Community; Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team; Association of Information.
For more information, please email info@ajcca.net.
