Group-IB has signed a MOU with I.T Protective Security Services

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with I.T Protective Security Services (ITPSS Sdn Bhd)–the commercial arm and information technology subsidiary of Cybersecurity Brunei–create a framework designed to enhance Brunei’s cyber resilience and protect its national interests and vital IT infrastructure.

he exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding between ITPSS and Group-IB at CySec 2024 in Brunei.

As part of the cybersecurity framework, Group-IB and ITPSS will collaborate on an extensive range of key initiatives aimed at strengthening Brunei’s cybersecurity for its citizens and businesses, encompassing the sharing on cyber threat intelligence and incident reports, technical assistance for vulnerability assessments and digital forensics, and training programs to enhance cybersecurity awareness and incident response capabilities. It also features emergency coordination protocols to ensure rapid response to cyber incidents.

The partnership will also focus on promoting cybersecurity best practices among businesses and the public, while delivering essential cybersecurity services to Small-and-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Brunei. The collaboration will also grant access to Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) in the region for rapid analysis and mitigation of regional threats, improve intelligence sharing, and facilitate joint operations against cybercrime within Brunei.

This landmark agreement was signed during the CySEC 2024 event in Brunei, between Shamsul Bahri Haji Kamis, CEO of ITPSS, and Dmitry Volkov, CEO of Group-IB.

“Through our partnership with Group-IB, ITPSS will leverage their expertise in threat intelligence, digital forensics, and incident response. We are confident that collaboration will strengthen Brunei’s cybersecurity capabilities while augmenting our capabilities to effectively combat digital threats.”

Shamsul Bahri Haji Kamis

CEO of ITPSS

“With this partnership, we believe that the partnership between Group-IB and ITPSS will enhance Brunei’s cybersecurity posture, and protect its citizens and businesses. Together, we hope to support Brunei’s Vision 2035 and the realization of its goal towards a smart nation. We are grateful to Tun Shamsul Bahri and ITPSS for this opportunity, and look forward to working to combat all present and future cyber threats.”

Dmitry Volkov

CEO of Group-IB

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.

Group-IB and I.T Protective Security Services join hands to strengthen cybersecurity in Brunei Darussalam