Scholars learn about cyber security
MALAYSIAN Chevening Scholars were welcomed to BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Nerve Centre in London to learn more about the company’s cyber defence and financial crime detection capabilities.
BAE Systems continues to sponsor Malaysians to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom before returning to further their careers in Malaysia.
The company’s support for the Chevening Scholarship programme extends to organising visits to several company sites in the UK. BAE Systems Malaysia managing director John Brosnan said: “BAE Systems has sponsored 48 Malaysian Chevening scholars to date, a reflection of our commitment to Malaysia.”
“By supporting the Chevening scholarship programme in Malaysia, we are contributing towards
skills development for the country’s future industry leaders in the fields of science, engineering and cyber security,” he added.
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Malaysia country manager Barry Johnson said: “Last year we opened the Malaysia Engineering Centre Nerve Centre in Kuala Lumpur, the first of its kind outside of the UK.”
“It was fantastic to host an enthusiastic and capable group of future Malaysian leaders in our first Nerve Centre in London. It really demonstrates the great connection BAE Systems and the UK government have with Malaysia.”
Chevening scholar Su Yong Oon, who is studying for her Master’s in Science Communication at Imperial College London, said she learnt about cyber security, including an overview of how to tackle cyber
threats, what companies are doing in the space, and how methods and technology on both sides are constantly evolving.
Chevening scholar Colinus Lajim, who is studying for his Master’s in Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, said: “I discovered a lot of new things about what BAE Systems do in cyber security that can be applied in Malaysia.”
“I hope that these technologies can continue to be enhanced and utilised so we can protect the online community in Malaysia.”
Chevening scholar Wei Vern Hor, who is studying for her Master’s in Sustainable Energy Systems at Queen Mary University of London, said: “It’s good to see there are some organisations like BAE Systems that are conscious of the growth of digital technology and how we manage it responsibly.”