Certificate in Digital Technologies: AI, Cloud and Cybersecurity

Zhou Zhihao is an experienced cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of expertise across cybersecurity consulting, system design, operations, ethical hacking, and software development. He is currently an adjunct lecturer at the London School of Business and Finance and serves as Vice President of the Singapore Chapter of ISC2 – the world’s leading international cybersecurity certification body. 

Zhihao holds a Master’s degree in Knowledge Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS), along with numerous industry-recognised qualifications in cybersecurity and risk management. His credentials include certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), among others. 

A strong believer in continuous learning and giving back, Zhihao volunteers as a career advisor with Workforce Singapore and mentors aspiring professionals through his work with ISC2 Singapore Chapter. He also contributes to the global cybersecurity community as a member of the ISC2 Global Chapter Advisory Board.

Steven Cheong brings over 15 years of extensive experience across private enterprises, multinational conglomerates, and the public sector, including a tenure with the Central Bank of Singapore. His expertise spans IT security, vulnerability assessments, infrastructure reviews, IT general controls (ITGC) reviews, and business process evaluations across diverse industries. He has successfully led numerous IT audit and cybersecurity assignments, covering areas such as IT business risk assessment, IT governance, application and general controls, business continuity and recovery planning, IT outsourcing risk reviews, data analytics, and penetration testing for clients in the securities, financial services, technology, telecommunications and government sectors across the Asia-Pacific region.

Beyond his technical expertise, Steven has been instrumental in helping clients enhance the quality, governance, security, and controls of their IT systems and processes. His leadership includes overseeing projects in IT-business alignment, governance and risk framework development, system and performance testing, infrastructure architecture, data management, computer forensics, identity management, and enterprise security infrastructure design.

Assel Mussagaliyeva-Tang is a seasoned digital transformation and AI consultant with two decades of industry experience dedicated to reducing the digital divide across Asia. As the founder of EDUTech Future, Assel has empowered 2,000 individuals, from students to senior professionals, through innovative skills programs and cutting-edge AI training initiatives. Her leadership in digital transformation is further recognized by her roles as affiliate faculty at SMU Academy and RISE by BCG U, and as Asia-Pacific Program Manager for Future Ready Skills at Microsoft, where she champions inclusive, engaging future-ready learning.

Assel is known for her passion in guiding learners through the rapidly changing world of technology. Her teaching excellence is reflected in consistently top participant scores and strong employability outcomes, reinforcing her impact as a thought leader in digital upskilling. As a 2025 EDSAFE Women in AI Fellow and content expert to SEAMEO INNOTECH on AI in education strategies, Assel brings both global perspective and local expertise, ensuring every participant in the Break into Tech SG program is equipped to thrive in the AI-driven workforce of tomorrow.