Steven Sheurmann - Cybersecurity Is a Shared Responsibility

In this episode of Cyber Dialogues, host Sharmin Jassal sits down with Steven Scheurmann, Regional Vice President for ASEAN at Palo Alto Networks, to explore how collaboration between governments and the private sector is shaping the future of cybersecurity across Southeast Asia.

With the ASEAN region experiencing rapid — and uneven — digital adoption, securing critical infrastructure has become a shared challenge. Steven unpacks how governments are moving toward cloud-first strategies, why regional cooperation is essential, and how examples like Singapore’s Singpass system are leading the way.

Key themes include:

• How ASEAN’s digital diversity impacts cyber readiness

• The role of public–private partnerships in building cyber resilience

• Government moves toward Zero Trust and cloud-first frameworks

• Skill shortages and interoperability as persistent barriers

• Why governance, standardization, and shared threat intelligence are key

With optimism and clarity, Steven outlines a path forward — where trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility define a more secure digital future for the region.