Group-IB partners HELP University, BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) and BIMP-EAGA ICT CEO Forum (BEICF) to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Southeast Asia

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 with HELP University, the BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) and the BIMP-EAGA ICT CEO Forum (BEICF), aimed at advancing cybersecurity education and solutions across the Southeast Asia region. This strategic partnership seeks to enhance cybersecurity knowledge, capabilities, and solutions for organisations and cybersecurity and IT professionals in the region. Under the guidance of BEBC and BEICF, this collaboration brings together Group-IB’s cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and services and HELP University’s educational expertise to address the increasing need for robust cybersecurity measures in today’s digital age.

From left: Atty. Samuel Matunog, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Davao; Arthur Too, Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer, Infoline Tec Group; Wong Wei See, Head of Sales (APAC), Group-IB; Mark Lee, Executive Vice President, HELP Education Group; Angie Kueh @ Kok Li Ping, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Sarawak; Michael Tiu Lim, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Zamboanga City; Eric Manalastas, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Davao; Roberto Tinsay Jr, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Bukidnon Province.

From left: Atty. Samuel Matunog, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Davao; Arthur Too, Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer, Infoline Tec Group; Wong Wei See, Head of Sales (APAC), Group-IB; Mark Lee, Executive Vice President, HELP Education Group; Angie Kueh @ Kok Li Ping, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Sarawak; Michael Tiu Lim, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Zamboanga City; Eric Manalastas, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Davao; Roberto Tinsay Jr, Head of ICT Cluster, BEICF, Bukidnon Province.

Group-IB will support BEBC and BEICF’s cybersecurity initiatives by providing cutting-edge tools, including their Unified Risk Platform, to help organisations in BIMP-EAGA prevent cyber threats and brand-related fraud. This industry collaboration ensures that businesses across the region can access top-tier cybersecurity intelligence to safeguard their digital assets.

HELP University will collaborate with BEBC and the BEICF to deliver specialised technical training programmes in cybersecurity across BIMP-EAGA. These programmes, utilising insights and practical knowledge from Group-IB’s cybersecurity experts, will provide IT professionals with advanced skills in digital forensics, reverse engineering, and threat investigation. Upon completion, participants will receive a joint certificate from HELP University and Group-IB, recognising their enhanced capabilities in cybersecurity.

“As cyber threats become more sophisticated, it is critical for organisations and cybersecurity professionals to stay ahead. We believe that this partnership will contribute to the upskilling and development of cybersecurity professionals in the region, to protect businesses and the society. We are excited to collaborate with HELP University, BEBC and BEICF to empower BIMP-EAGA’s organisations with advanced cybersecurity solutions and best practices.”

Dmitry Volkov
Dmitry Volkov

CEO of Group-IB

“This partnership demonstrates HELP University’s commitment to fostering cybersecurity education and empowering IT professionals in the region with essential skills. Working alongside Group-IB, BEBC and BEICF, we are dedicated to helping the BIMP-EAGA community strengthen its cybersecurity defences.”

Professor Dr. Liew Teik Kooi (Andy)

Vice Chancellor of HELP University

Through this partnership, HELP University, Group-IB, BEBC, and BEICF aim to build a stronger cybersecurity ecosystem within the BIMP-EAGA region by sharing expertise, facilitating knowledge transfer, and developing initiatives that address the complex cyber challenges facing today’s digital economy. It will also enable continuous evaluation and expansion of new initiatives, ensuring that the region remains resilient against evolving cyber threats.

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.