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

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.

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
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
Dmitry Volkov

CEO of Group-IB

About Group-IB

Established in 2003, Group-IB is a leading creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime globally. Headquartered in Singapore, and with Digital Crime Resistance Centers in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Central Asia, and the Asia-Pacific, Group-IB delivers predictive, intelligence-driven defense by analysing and neutralizing regional and country-specific cyber threats via its Unified Risk Platform, offering unparalleled defense through its industry-leading Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform, Cloud Security Posture Management, Threat Intelligence, Fraud Protection, Digital Risk Protection, Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Business Email Protection, and External Attack Surface Management solutions, catering to government, retail, healthcare, gaming, financial sectors, and beyond. Group-IB collaborates with international law enforcement agencies like INTERPOL, Europol, and AFRIPOL to fortify cybersecurity worldwide, and has been awarded by advisory agencies including Datos Insights, Gartner, Forrester, Frost & Sullivan, and KuppingerCole.

For more information, visit us at www.group-ib.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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