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CYBER ATTACK IN M'SIA STILL UNDER CONTROL
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9(Bernama) -- Cyber attack in Malaysia is still under control, thanks to government efforts in ensuring a safe electronic environment in the country, said CyberSecurity Malaysia's Chief Executive Officer Husin Jazri.
"Cyber security in Malaysia is the same as in other parts of the world, we
have issues and challenges that we face but in short, it is under control (cyber
attack), he told Bernama here Monday.
He said the government was pursuing more efforts to address the issue
through CyberSecurity, which is the national cyber security specialist centre
under the purview of the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.
"We are part of the value-chain that is involved in cyber security. When an
incident is reported to Cyber 999 Help Desk, an investigation is undertaken
immediately and the victims are advised on what they should do," he said on the
sidelines of CyberSecurity Professional Networking Cocktail.
Cyber 999 Help Desk is a one-stop reporting centre to lodge complaints on
any incident taking place in cyberspace.
Last year, 3,564 cases were reported to the centre, an increase of 68 per
cent compared with the same period in 2008.
"This figure shows that there is a rising awareness about cyber security,"
he said, adding that CyberSecurity works with state and local governments and
the private sector to ensure an organised and unified response to future cyber
incidents.
"Given the enormous damage that can be caused by even a single cyber attack,
ad-hoc responses will not be enough. Neither is it sufficient to simply
strengthen our defences after incidents or attacks occur.
"We have plans and resources in place to disseminate information, issue
alerts and ensure a coordinated response to mitigate the threats to our
society," he explained.
Quoting a report last year, he said Malaysia lost RM1 million (about
US$294,117) via Internet banking.
Deputy Finance Minister Chor Chee Heung said in Parliment, recently,
50.3 million Internet banking transactions were conducted between January and
June 2009, involving RM348.5 billion (US$102.5 billion), but the loss was a
meagre RM1 million.
Husin said CyberSecurity launched the Malware Research Centre, last year,
as testimony to its commitment to weed out new emerging threats.
"It assumes a vital role in identifying and analising new threats that may
harm Malaysia's infrastructure and economy," he added.
Husin said under its key performance indicators for 2010, CyberSecurity has
to train about 1,500 experts this year to produce world class services in the
near future.
CyberSecurity was also exploring a partnership with international players
to address the cyberspace issue.
It recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Morocco's Department
of Post, Telecommunications and New Technologies to establish close cooperation.
-- BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9(Bernama) -- Cyber attack in Malaysia is still under control, thanks to government efforts in ensuring a safe electronic environment in the country, said CyberSecurity Malaysia's Chief Executive Officer Husin Jazri.
"Cyber security in Malaysia is the same as in other parts of the world, we
have issues and challenges that we face but in short, it is under control (cyber
attack), he told Bernama here Monday.
He said the government was pursuing more efforts to address the issue
through CyberSecurity, which is the national cyber security specialist centre
under the purview of the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.
"We are part of the value-chain that is involved in cyber security. When an
incident is reported to Cyber 999 Help Desk, an investigation is undertaken
immediately and the victims are advised on what they should do," he said on the
sidelines of CyberSecurity Professional Networking Cocktail.
Cyber 999 Help Desk is a one-stop reporting centre to lodge complaints on
any incident taking place in cyberspace.
Last year, 3,564 cases were reported to the centre, an increase of 68 per
cent compared with the same period in 2008.
"This figure shows that there is a rising awareness about cyber security,"
he said, adding that CyberSecurity works with state and local governments and
the private sector to ensure an organised and unified response to future cyber
incidents.
"Given the enormous damage that can be caused by even a single cyber attack,
ad-hoc responses will not be enough. Neither is it sufficient to simply
strengthen our defences after incidents or attacks occur.
"We have plans and resources in place to disseminate information, issue
alerts and ensure a coordinated response to mitigate the threats to our
society," he explained.
Quoting a report last year, he said Malaysia lost RM1 million (about
US$294,117) via Internet banking.
Deputy Finance Minister Chor Chee Heung said in Parliment, recently,
50.3 million Internet banking transactions were conducted between January and
June 2009, involving RM348.5 billion (US$102.5 billion), but the loss was a
meagre RM1 million.
Husin said CyberSecurity launched the Malware Research Centre, last year,
as testimony to its commitment to weed out new emerging threats.
"It assumes a vital role in identifying and analising new threats that may
harm Malaysia's infrastructure and economy," he added.
Husin said under its key performance indicators for 2010, CyberSecurity has
to train about 1,500 experts this year to produce world class services in the
near future.
CyberSecurity was also exploring a partnership with international players
to address the cyberspace issue.
It recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Morocco's Department
of Post, Telecommunications and New Technologies to establish close cooperation.
-- BERNAMA
