Malaysia’s Digital Nasional Berhad joins forces with Cybersecurity Malaysia to develop national 5G cybersecurity testing centre

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Malaysia – Malaysia’s Digital Nasional Berhad has recently announced that it has entered a strategic agreement with CyberSecurity Malaysia with the goal of strengthening the country’s 5G network against cyber threats.

This partnership looks into establishing a national 5G cybersecurity testing centre, which aims to be a fundamental requirement for the telecommunications industry and serve as a guiding principle for future 5G security baselines.

On the other hand, the national 5G Cybersecurity testing centre will act as a hub for industry players to identify vulnerabilities, ensure adherence to standards, and assess security features.

Furthermore, this collaboration will involve the exchange of threat intelligence information between the two organisations to further enhance the nation’s ability to combat cyber threats.

Speaking about the collaboration, Gobind Singh Deo, minister of digital at the Malaysian Government, said, “The 5G network is one of Malaysia’s critical national information infrastructure sectors, which impact national defence, economic stability, governmental functions and social routines.”

“In our increasingly digital world, digital space has become an integral part of our daily lives, driving innovation, economic growth, and societal progress. However, with these advancements come significant challenges, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity,” he continued.

Gobind further shared, “Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that necessitates the pooling of resources, intelligence, and expertise. By strengthening alliances and partnerships, we can enhance our collective ability to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats.”

Nasution Mohamed, chief operating officer at Digital Nasional Berhad, also said, “It is crucial to establish a strong and robust cybersecurity ecosystem. As the industrial, commercial, and public sectors accelerate their digitalisation efforts through 5G, DNB’s collaboration with CyberSecurity Malaysia, which entails the pooling of resources and sharing of expertise, forms a significant part of that effort. We look forward to this collaboration with CSM and also with other organisations as part of a continuous development of a strong and robust national 5G cybersecurity ecosystem.”

Meanwhile, Dato Ts Dr Haji Amirudin Abdul Wabah, chief executive officer at CyberSecurity Malaysia, said, “The establishment of the National 5G Cybersecurity Testing Centre is crucial for enhancing our ability to secure 5G networks, providing a dedicated facility for testing, and improving cybersecurity measures specific to these networks.”

“Therefore, I believe this collaboration will lead to the development of strong security guidelines, the creation of a specialised testing centre, and the exchange of important threat information among experts, ultimately protecting the digital future of 5G networks for Malaysian users,” he concluded.

The signing of the agreement was witnessed by Malaysia’s Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo, at DNB’s My5G Portal Experience Centre in TRX.

 

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