- Lack of awareness of security poses a threat to their business operations
- Difficulty and cost frequently prevent people from implementing effective measures.
With a focus on raising cybersecurity standards throughout the nation, CyberSecurity Malaysia ( CSM) is spearheading efforts to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Led by CEO Ts. The action, led by Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab, aims to promote closer cooperation between the public sector, private companies, and academic institutions, collectively referred to as “PPA” to combat the rise of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
” The collaborative work is important in our government’s ongoing war against the changing landscape of virtual threats”, said Amirudin, underlining the significance of a consolidated approach in further enhancing Malaysia’s cyber defences.
Amirudin, who also participates positively in the Malaysian Technical University Network ( MTUN), aims to bridge the gap between academic studies and the real-world requirements of the security industry.
By incorporating real-world industry issues into the scientific education, he continued,” the initiative aims to equip students with both the conceptual knowledge and practical skills needed for the security workforce.”
Amirudin’s involvement extends to his position in the Polytechnic and Community Colleges Department ( JPPKK), which is run by the Ministry of Higher Education ( MoHE), to raise cybersecurity standards among graduates. This role is a part of a larger plan to better align academic outcomes with business standards, thereby enhancing graduate employment in the security sector.
Amirudin cited the lack of security awareness in this sector, highlighting a specific issue that SMEs face. ” Small businesses frequently overlook the value of security until they are impacted by an event, not realizing the potential havoc that it might have on their company.”
CSM intends to establish awareness training programs especially designed for SMEs in order to handle this and encourage them to take fundamental cybersecurity precautions, such as avoiding pirated software.
Amirudin was speaking after an economy conversation at LGMS Berhad, one of Malaysia’s leading security parties.
Working with CyberSecurity Malaysia and LGMS to ensure the achievement of the StarSentry security platform’s future release. Mitte 2024, the company plans to release the “plug and play” StarSentry system.
StarSentry’s value proposition, which was named the “Cybersecurity Product Innovation of the Year” at the Malaysia Cybersecurity Awards 2023, is its ability to make security for SMEs simpler by offering complete property identification and risk monitoring functions.
Fong Choong Fook, the executive chairman of LGMS, and Amirudin expressed similar concern about the SME industry’s vulnerability to cyber-attacks.
” In an age where modern threats are becoming more common, it is crucial for SMEs to prioritise security. However, difficulty and cost often hinder them from implementing effective methods”, said Fong.
Due to its cost-effectiveness and user-friendly functions, the introduction of StarSentry serves as a game-changer for SMEs in this regard.
” StarSentry embodies the best option for SMEs, offering a simple,’ plug and play ‘ approach to security. This development enables SMEs to easily monitor their online environments, enabling them to concentrate on their core business without being constantly concerned about cyber threats, Fong said.
Amirudin praised this initiative as a result of a deliberate effort by CyberSecurity Malaysia and local businesses to lessen virtual threats and improve the national and business climate. CyberSecurity Malaysia aims to maintain cultivating a resilient and safe cyber for all Malaysians through proper partnerships, innovative solutions, and precise training and awareness programs.