CyberSecurity Malaysia awards certificates to Malaysian companies.

It was a formal affair as CyberSecurity Malaysia awarded International Accreditation Certificates to various Malaysian companies who has successfully complied with the international standard of information security. These standards include the Common Criteria ISO/IEC 15408, the Information Security Management System (ISMS) ISO/IEC 27001, or the Malaysia Trustmark.

Attendees at this prestigious event includes YB Datuk Dr. Ewon Ebin, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation as well as General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Mohd Azumi bin Mohamed (Retired), Chairman of the Board of CyberSecurity Malaysia.

“This afternoon we stand as witnesses that International Standards are indeed implemented in Malaysia. Seated among us today are representatives from leading organizations who are here to receive their certificates for having successfully implemented internationally-recognised cybersecurity standards in their respective,”says Tan Sri Azumi.

Besides awarding the certificates to Malaysian companies, the event also took time to honour members of the Malaysian Media. Media that were honoured during the event include Harian Metro, Media Prima Group, Computerworld Malaysia, New Straits Times Online, TV 1 (RTM) and BERNAMA Radio 24.

“Emerging cyber threats require engagement from the entire community to create a safer cyber environment – from government and law enforcement to private sector and, most importantly, individual users. CyberSecurity Malaysia’s effort to reach out to both the public and private sector would not have been possible without the cooperation and interest from the media industry in Malaysia,” says Datuk Dr. Ewon Edin.