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In January 1998, the National Information Technology Council (NITC) made the decision to establish a national network security and accreditation agency. This led to the National ICT Security and Emergency Response Centre (NISER) being officially launched as a unit within MIMOS Berhad (Malaysian Institute of Microelectronics System) on 10 April 2001.
This was followed on 28 September 2005 by NISER being separated from MIMOS Berhad and established as a Company Limited by Guarantee under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).
On 7th April 2006 NISER was given the mandate to carry out the function of national cyber security agency. Subsequently on 30 March 2007, NISER was given additional responsibilities and an elevated role. To reflect its new role it was renamed CyberSecurity Malaysia, and officially launched by the Prime Minister on 20 August 2007.
Aims
CyberSecurity Malaysia exists as the national reference and specialist centre in cyber security under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). It acts as a one-stop coordination centre for all national cyber security initiatives with the aim to:
- Reduce vulnerability of ICT systems and networks.
- Nurture a culture of cyber security amongst users and critical sectors.
- Strengthen Malaysian self-reliance in terms of technology and human resources
Services
On-line security is a constant concern for consumers, businesses and governments. CyberSecurity Malaysia addresses these concerns through its services. The services provided by the organization to the public include:
- Emergency Response - Malaysian Cyber Emergency Response Team (MyCERT)
- Digital Forensics
- Security Assurance
- Security Management and Best Practices.
- Training and Outreach programs
- Strategic Policy Research
- Evaluation and certification of Malaysian security products (from 2010)
NB: Since 2007, through Cybersecurity Malaysia’s effort, Malaysia is now a Consuming member of the Common Criteria Recognition Agreement (CCRA). Thus by 2010, Malaysian ICT security products can be evaluated and certified by Cybersecurity Malaysia for the global market.
CyberSecurity Malaysia ensures a safe and secure cyberspace. Further with its advanced efforts in the field it also contributes to wealth creation for indigenous security products and applications through its evaluation and certification services.
Contact Details
CyberSecurity Malaysia,
Level 7, SAPURA @ MINES,
7, Jalan Tasik, The Mines Resort City,
43300 Seri Kembangan,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia.
Tel : 603 - 8992 6888
Fax: 603 - 8945 3205
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website : www.cybersecurity.org.my
