Defence minister: Strengthening cooperation, system resilience among focuses in tackling cyber threats in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Cyber threats have the potential to destroy national critical infrastructure and escalate in...
Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation and system resilience in combating cyber threats during the opening of the Siber Siaga 2026 programme and the CyberDSA 2026 exhibition. He cautioned that cyberattacks could paralyze critical infrastructure, such as airports, ports, banking systems, healthcare facilities, and internet networks, leading to disruptions in transportation, energy supplies, and the overall economy.
According to Nordin, resilience in defense systems involves preventing cyberattacks, withstanding disruptions, recovering quickly, and continuing operations. The Siber Siaga programme, led by the Malaysian Armed Forces, aims to build comprehensive national cyber resilience through strategic cooperation among various stakeholders, including the National Cyber Security Agency, CyberSecurity Malaysia, and higher learning institutions like the National Defence University of Malaysia.
The theme of the Siber Siaga 2026 program is "Hyperwar: Man, Machine, Decision," focusing on the security forces' approach to new-generation warfare involving artificial intelligence, automation, and autonomous systems.
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