Principal Consultant

Ts. Kong Wai Keat (Gary)

Cybersecurity Consultant / Trainer
Founder of Axcel Consulting
10 years of cybersecurity industry experience
Specializing in OT Security, GRC & Offensive Security
MBOT Professional Technologist
HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
Providing services in English and Mandarin

Ts. Gary is a cybersecurity professional with a passion for protecting critical infrastructure. With 10 years of industry experience, Gary has honed his skills in various cybersecurity domains. He also holds the following qualifications: MBOT Professional Technologist (P. Tech), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and Internal Auditor, and ICS4ICS Incident Commander Type 4.

He is dedicated to helping organizations understand the importance of robust security controls and implementing practical strategies to mitigate risks. By combining technical proficiency with a strong focus on practical application, Gary empowers organizations to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape with confidence.

Furthermore, he has made appearances in local media China Press. He has also been regularly invited to serve as a guest speaker at both secondary schools and universities across Malaysia.

Experience in Projects

Ts. Gary’s expertise has been instrumental in assisting businesses and project teams to build and improve their management systems. He ensures security is a core consideration throughout all planning and implementation phases.

Ts. Gary has a wealth of experience in both IT and Operational technology (OT) security. In the OT domain, Gary has successfully delivered projects in Malaysia and Singapore, specializing in critical infrastructure such as manufacturing, water treatment plants, and Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO).

Services he has delivered:-

Security and Risk Management Domain

ISO 27001, Information Security Management System (ISMS) Implementation
CSA Cyber Security Code of Practice (CCoP) Implementation
Risk Assessment
Phishing Campaign

Communication and Network Security Domain

Network Architecture Review
Firewall Rules Review
OT Network Assessment and Design

Security Assessment and Testing Domain

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
Threat Hunting

Security Operations Domain

System Hardening / Configuration Review
Log Review
Incident Analysis

Software Development Security Domain

Source Code Review

Experience in Training

Empowering teams through impactful training, Ts. Gary is an HRD Corp accredited trainer dedicated to upskilling professionals and cultivating a robust culture of cybersecurity awareness. Beyond traditional lectures, Ts. Gary incorporates an interactive learning style that includes hands-on exercises, demonstrations of real-world attacks, and facilitated discussions to make the training engaging.

Training programmes he has conducted since 2017:-

Security and Risk Management Domain

Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Industrial Cybersecurity Awareness for Managers
Risk Management Training
ISO 27001 Implementation & Internal Audit Workshop

Security Assessment and Testing Domain

Network Penetration Testing
Web Application Penetration Testing
Mobile Application Penetration Testing

Security Operations Domain

Database Hardening
Web Server Hardening
Tabletop Exercise

Software Development Security Domain

Secure Coding

Conference Engagements

As a seasoned consultant, Ts. Gary conference engagements have provided significant platforms for sharing expertise and contributing to industry dialogue. These experiences include serving as:

Head of Technical Committee, Asean 5G & OT Security Summit 2025: Digital Leap Innovation Pitching, 2025
Speaker, Asian Productivity Organization: Cybersecurity and Network Resilience approaches for Industry 4.0 workshop, 2021
Speaker, Industry4WRD Summit, 2019
Speaker, Malaysia International Water Convention: Malaysian Water Association Workshop, 2019

Educational Outreach Highlights

With a passion for education, Ts. Gary has also been frequently invited to serve as a guest speaker for primary schools, secondary schools, and universities throughout Malaysia. He was also a part-time lecturer at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), teaching Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) practical classes to cybersecurity degree students.

Appearances in Media

Ts. Gary has made several media appearances to help the wider community stay safe online.

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