Defending Malaysia’s Cybersecurity

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CyberSecurity Malaysia, the national cybersecurity specialist and technical agency under the purview of the Ministry of Digital Malaysia, to establish a framework to fortify Malaysia’s cyber resilience, and safeguard its national interests and critical IT infrastructure.

Exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding between CyberSecurity Malaysia and Group-IB.
From left: Roshdi Bin Hj Ahmad, Chief Operating Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia; Yang Berbahagia Tuan Fabian Bigar, Secretary General, Ministry of Digital; Dmitry Volkov, Chief Executive Officer of Group-IB. Image: CyberSecurity Malaysia

The multifaceted framework encompasses a spectrum of critical initiatives, including robust information sharing on cyber threat intelligence and incident reports, technical support in vulnerability assessments and digital forensics, capacity building through training on cyber security awareness and incident response, and emergency coordination protocols for swift response to cyber incidents. Additionally, the alliance will focus on advocacy to raise awareness about cyber security best practices among businesses and the public, while also offering critical commercial cyber security services to Small-and-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The collaboration further extends to providing access to Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) for rapid analysis and mitigation of regional threats, enhancing intelligence exchange, and conducting joint operations against cybercrime in Malaysia.

During the Cyber DSA 2024, the agreement was formally exchanged between Roshdi Bin Hj Ahmad, Chief Operating Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia, and Dmitry Volkov, Chief Executive Officer of Group-IB, and witnessed by Yang Berbahagia Tuan Fabian Bigar, Secretary General, Ministry of Digital. The signing of this landmark framework agreement took place on 6 August 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, between Dmitry Volkov, CEO of Group-IB, and Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin bin Abdul Wahab FASc, CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia, and witnessed by Wong Wei See, Head of Sales at Group-IB, and Tuan Fabian Bigar, Secretary General, Ministry of Digital.

“We are honoured to join forces with CyberSecurity Malaysia at a crucial juncture of Malaysia’s transformation towards a fully digital economy. Our partnership highlights our mutual dedication to combating cyber threats and bolstering Malaysia’s cybersecurity resilience, and Group-IB’s steadfast commitment to fighting cybercrime and strengthening cybersecurity for the businesses and citizens of Malaysia. We are grateful to Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin bin Abdul Wahab and CyberSecurity Malaysia for their confidence in Group-IB, and we look forward to working closely together to safeguard Malaysia’s cybersecurity defences.”

Dmitry Volkov

CEO of Group-IB

“With this MoU between CyberSecurity Malaysia and Group-IB, we are united in the common goal of fortifying Malaysia’s cyber defences, and this will be achieved through enhanced information sharing, technical support, and specialized training, while also focusing on swift emergency response. Our joint efforts will leverage our collective expertise to improve cybersecurity measures and ensure adherence to Malaysian laws, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and data protection. Most importantly through the “InsureGuard” Initiative, we can offer specialized cyber protection for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), government agencies, and large enterprises. By offering tailored solutions and comprehensive risk assessments, InsureGuard is set to significantly bolster Malaysia’s cybersecurity resilience and shield a diverse range of organizations from evolving cyber threats.”

Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin bin Abdul Wahab FASc

CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia

About Group-IB

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Group-IB is a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime. Combating cybercrime is in the company’s DNA, shaping its technological capabilities to defend businesses, citizens, and support law enforcement operations.

Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) are located in the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Asia-Pacific to help critically analyze and promptly mitigate regional and country-specific threats. These mission-critical units help Group-IB strengthen its contribution to global cybercrime prevention and continually expand its threat-hunting capabilities.

Group-IB’s decentralized and autonomous operational structure helps it offer tailored, comprehensive support services with a high level of expertise. We map and mitigate adversaries’ tactics in each region, delivering customized cybersecurity solutions tailored to risk profiles and requirements of various industries, including retail, healthcare, gambling, financial services, manufacturing, crypto, and more.

The company’s global security leaders work in synergy with some of the industry’s most advanced technologies to offer detection and response capabilities that eliminate cyber disruptions agilely.

Group-IB’s Unified Risk Platform (URP) underpins its conviction to build a secure and trusted cyber environment by utilizing intelligence-driven technology and agile expertise that completely detects and defends against all nuances of digital crime. The platform proactively protects organizations’ critical infrastructure from sophisticated attacks while continuously analyzing potentially dangerous behavior all over their network.

The comprehensive suite includes the world’s most trusted Threat Intelligence, The most complete Fraud Protection, AI-powered Digital Risk Protection, Multi-layered protection with Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR), All-infrastructure Business Email Protection, and External Attack Surface Management.

Furthermore, Group-IB’s full-cycle incident response and investigation capabilities have consistently elevated industry standards. This includes the 77,000+ hours of cybersecurity incident response completed by our sector-leading DFIR Laboratory, more than 1,400 successful investigations completed by the High-Tech Crime Investigations Department, and round-the-clock efforts of CERT-GIB.

Time and again, its solutions and services have been revered by leading advisory and analyst agencies such as Aite Novarica, Gartner®, Forrester, Frost & Sullivan, KuppingerCole Analysts AG, and more.

Being an active partner in global investigations, Group-IB collaborates with international law enforcement organizations such as INTERPOL, EUROPOL and AFRIPOL to create a safer cyberspace. Group-IB is also a member of the Europol European Cybercrime Centre’s (EC3) Advisory Group on Internet Security, which was created to foster closer cooperation between Europol and its leading non-law enforcement partners.

Defending Malaysia’s Cybersecurity: Group-IB and CyberSecurity Malaysia forge strategic alliance to safeguard National Cyber Resilience