{
  "id": 18306713,
  "title": "Department heads must be cybersecurity literate, review continuity plans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/department-heads-must-be-cybersecurity-literate-review-continuity",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:41:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1571681/department-heads-must-be-cybersecurity-literate-review-continuity-plans"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Secretary Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar emphasized that all department heads must possess a strong understanding of cybersecurity, regularly review their continuity plans, and handle official documents with utmost discipline. The government remains steadfast in its commitment to securing national sovereignty, safeguarding strategic sectors, and protecting citizens. To enhance security management and crisis response, continuous refinement of cross-agency coordination and swift information sharing is crucial, with a focus on clear roles and immediate action against any threats. During the seminar's closing ceremony, Shamsul Azri highlighted that contemporary threats extend beyond traditional warfare, encompassing cyber attacks, false information dissemination, sabotage of critical infrastructure, and supply chain disruptions. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim echoed this message in a parliamentary address, where he outlined national security measures in response to geopolitical tensions. These measures include ensuring sufficient food, water, and energy supplies, as well as addressing governance aspects in disaster management. Shamsul Azri questioned the integrity of public servants in ensuring proper utilization of flood mitigation funds, preventing development projects from compromising water resources, and regularly monitoring drainage systems. He directed the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, along with associated agencies, to collaborate more effectively across government sectors to avoid working in silos.",
  "summary": "KLANG: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said all department heads must have a high level of cybersecurity literacy, review their business continuity plans and ensure that official documents are handled with full discipline and without compromise.",
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        "title": "General : Department Heads Must Be Cybersecurity Literate, Review Continuity Plans - KSN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/general-department-heads-must-be-cybersecurity-literate-review",
        "published": "2026-11-05T10:01:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}