Malaysia nears S’pore in govt cybersecurity preparedness
Kaspersky's Sergey Lozhkin says no country can afford to neglect cybersecurity investment.
Malaysia is reportedly well-prepared in terms of government cybersecurity preparedness, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Head of the Research Centre for Asia-Pacific and Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Sergey Lozhkin stated that Malaysia is much closer to Singapore in terms of government cybersecurity preparedness, which is a positive development.
Lozhkin highlighted that governments globally are facing increasing threats from sophisticated state-sponsored cyber actors, emphasizing the importance of investing in cybersecurity capabilities. He also recommended that governments prioritize threat intelligence and cybersecurity awareness across all levels of the public sector, rather than limiting training to just IT personnel.
The potential establishment of a dedicated cyber team by the Malaysian armed forces is seen as a positive step that could further strengthen the country's cyber defense capabilities.
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