KUALA
LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity
technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime,
announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with CyberSecurity Malaysia, the national cybersecurity
specialist and technical agency under the purview of the Ministry
of Digital Malaysia, to establish a framework to fortify
Malaysia's cyber resilience, and
safeguard its national interests and critical IT
infrastructure.
The multifaceted framework encompasses a spectrum of critical
initiatives, including robust information sharing on cyber threat
intelligence and incident reports, technical support in
vulnerability assessments and digital forensics, capacity building
through training on cyber security awareness and incident response,
and emergency coordination protocols for swift response to cyber
incidents. Additionally, the alliance will focus on advocacy to
raise awareness about cyber security best practices among
businesses and the public, while also offering critical commercial
cyber security services to Small-and-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in
Malaysia. The collaboration
further extends to providing access to GROUP-IB's Digital Crime
Resistance Centers (DCRCs) for rapid analysis and mitigation of
regional threats, enhancing intelligence exchange, and conducting
joint operations against cybercrime in Malaysia.
During the Cyber DSA 2024, the agreement was formally exchanged
between Roshdi Bin Hj Ahmad, Chief
Operating Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia, and Dmitry Volkov, Chief Executive Officer of
Group-IB, and witnessed by Yang Berbahagia Tuan Fabian Bigar,
Secretary General, Ministry of Digital. The signing of this
landmark framework agreement took place on 6
August 2024 in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, between Dmitry
Volkov, CEO of Group-IB, and Dato' Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin bin
Abdul Wahab FASc, CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia, and witnessed by
Wong Wei See, Head of Sales at
Group-IB, and Tuan Fabian Bigar,
Secretary General, Ministry of Digital.
"We are honoured to join forces with CyberSecurity Malaysia at a
crucial juncture of Malaysia's
transformation towards a fully digital economy. Our partnership
highlights our mutual dedication to combating cyber threats and
bolstering Malaysia's
cybersecurity resilience, and Group-IB's steadfast commitment to
fighting cybercrime and strengthening cybersecurity for the
businesses and citizens of Malaysia," said Dmitry
Volkov, CEO of Group-IB. "We are grateful to Dato' Ts. Dr.
Haji Amirudin bin Abdul Wahab and
CyberSecurity Malaysia for their confidence in Group-IB, and we
look forward to working closely together to safeguard Malaysia's cybersecurity defences."
"With this MoU between CyberSecurity Malaysia and Group-IB, we
are united in the common goal of fortifying Malaysia's cyber defences, and this will be
achieved through enhanced information sharing, technical support,
and specialized training, while also focusing on swift emergency
response," said Dato' Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin bin Abdul Wahab FASc,
CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia. "Our joint efforts will leverage our
collective expertise to improve cybersecurity measures and ensure
adherence to Malaysian laws, with a strong emphasis on
confidentiality and data protection. Most importantly through the
'InsureGuard' Initiative, we can offer specialized cyber
protection for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), government
agencies, and large enterprises. By offering tailored solutions and
comprehensive risk assessments, InsureGuard is set to significantly
bolster Malaysia's cybersecurity
resilience and shield a diverse range of organizations from
evolving cyber threats."
ABOUT GROUP-IB
Established in 2003, Group-IB is a leading creator of
cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight
digital crime globally. Headquartered in Singapore, and with Digital Crime Resistance
Centers in the Middle East and
Africa, Europe, Central
Asia, and the Asia-Pacific,
Group-IB analyses and neutralizes regional and country-specific
cyber threats via its Unified Risk Platform, offering unparalleled
defence through its industry-leading Threat Intelligence,
Fraud Protection, Digital Risk Protection, Managed
Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Business Email Protection,
and External Attack Surface Management solutions, catering to
government, retail, healthcare, gaming, financial sectors, and
beyond. Group-IB collaborates with international law enforcement
agencies like INTERPOL, EUROPOL, and AFRIPOL to fortify
cybersecurity worldwide, and has been awarded by advisory agencies
including Aite-Novarica, Gartner, Forrester, Frost & Sullivan,
and KuppingerCole.
For more information, visit us at www.group-ib.com or
connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
ABOUT CYBERSECURITY MALAYSIA
CyberSecurity Malaysia is the national cybersecurity specialist
and technical agency under the purview of the Ministry of Digital
Malaysia. We are committed to provide a broad range of
cybersecurity innovation-led services, programmes and initiatives
to help reduce the vulnerability of digital systems, and at the
same time strengthen Malaysia's
self-reliance in cyberspace. Among specialized cybersecurity
services provided are Cyber Security Responsive Services; Cyber
Security Proactive Services; Outreach and Capacity Building;
Strategic Study and Engagement, and Industry and Research
Development. Visit http://www.cybersecurity.my for more
information.
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