BAE Systems, CSM strengthen ties to enhance cyber defence
KUALA LUMPUR: Staying true to their commitment towards the development and growth of Malaysia’s cyber security industry, BAE Systems has extended its partnership with CyberSecurity Malaysia ( CSM) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU).
The MoU will see the partnership continue for another two years, extending a dedicated framework for both parties to collaborate and share knowledge across research and development activities that will continue to enhance the capability and capacity of cyber defence in Malaysia.
During the signing ceremony at the Defence Services Asia ( DSA) 2018 Exhibition held last week, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence’s Malaysia country manager Barry Johnson said: “Defending (the) cyberspace is now a strategic requirement to protect nations, governments and the people they serve against those who seek to cause us harm.
“Working in partnership and collaborating across government and industry for mutual benefit - sharing knowledge, techniques and threat information - is a key element of strengthening and evolving national cyber defences against the sophisticated and evolving cyber threat.
“As such, BAE Systems are truly delighted to be extending our deep relationship with CyberSecurity Malaysia and continuing to support Malaysia’s Cyber Defence capacity and capability development.
“Our collaboration framework
Defending (the) cyberspace is now a strategic requirement to protect nations, governments and the people they serve against those who seek to cause us harm. Barry Johnson, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence’s Malaysia country manager
has also evolved as part of this refreshed MoU and BAE Systems are excited about the new opportunities this presents to build on our successful relationship and keep Malaysia secure in the face of ever more determined adversaries.”
CyberSecurity Malaysia chief executive officer, Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab added: “National security and public safety are the prime concerns for us at CyberSecurity Malaysia and I am glad that BAE Systems, with their vast experience and knowledge in the field of of cyber security, will continue to work with us as partners as we help develop our nation’s cyber security capability and capacity.
“With the rapid changes brought about by ‘ Transformasi Nasional 2050’ ( TN50) in the form of digital transformation, we as defenders of the cyberspace need to stay up to date in order to keep our nation’s organisations and individuals safe and free from cyber threats.
“By developing our capabilities, I am confident that Malaysia will see improvements not just in terms of technological achievements in the Asean region, but also in terms of economic growth, as we strive to provide a safe haven for businesses and consumers alike.”