Telekom Malaysia (TM) via its enterprise and public sector business solutions arm, TM ONE yesterday signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Cybersecurity Malaysia (CSM), the national cybersecurity agency under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia to strengthen the level of cybersecurity in this country.
In a virtual event broadcasted live over Facebook, Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer of CSM and Imri Mokhtar, Group Chief Executive Officer of TM signed the MoC on behalf of their respective organisations. Also present was Communications and Multimedia Minister Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah.
In his speech at the event, Saifuddin said that cybersecurity has emerged as important in today’s digital age. Cyber attacks has joined the list of non-traditional security threats, alongside other threats such as human trafficking and terrorism. He also revealed that the Ministry of Defense plans to present a cabinet paper on the new National Security Policy next week, where cybersecurity will be specifically mentioned as one of the strategic thrusts.
The MOC sets out the initiatives between both parties in sharing of global best practices and leveraging each other’s technical capabilities to deliver optimal cybersecurity technology solutions to local enterprises and public sector organisations. It also aims to explore the development of advanced security monitoring capabilities by tapping on TM ONE’s extensive cloud infrastructure. Both parties will endeavour to advance digital forensic capabilities and enhance incident response services. This will eventually feature cyber-outreach, a capability and capacity development programme, which will help to upscale the skillset and digital intelligence potential of Malaysia’s public and private sector workforce.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Bakke Salleh, TM Chairman said, “This collaboration will enable both parties to enhance the ability of the public and business sectors to fend off cyberattacks that can come from all corners of the world and make cybersecurity a key thrust towards a sustainable digital economy, digital government and digital society.”
Meanwhile, General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Mohd Azumi Mohamed (R), Chairman of CSM said, “With the signing of this strategic partnership, the principles and mechanisms of collaboration will enable both entities to merge and benefit from each other’s technology and expertise, thus enabling both organisations to act as commercial strategic partners locally and internationally.”
