DNB and CSM to establish National 5G Cybersecurity Testing Centre in Malaysia
The collaboration includes the exchange of threat intelligence information to enhance national cybersecurity capabilities.
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Cybersecurity Malaysia (CSM) have signed a collaboration agreement to establish a National 5G Cybersecurity Testing Centre and develop new security guidelines to strengthen Malaysia’s 5G network against cyber threats.
The National 5G Cybersecurity Testing Centre will serve as a platform for industry players to identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with standards, and validate security features of 5G networks. The upcoming 5G security guidelines will be used as fundamental requirements for the telecommunications industry and serve as guiding principles for future 5G security baselines.
The partnership will also involve exchanging threat intelligence information between DNB and CSM to enhance the nation’s cyber threat combat capabilities. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasised that 5G is a critical national infrastructure sector that impacts national defence, economic stability, governmental functions, and social routines and that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that requires pooling resources, intelligence, and expertise.
DNB’s Chief Operating Officer Nasution Mohamed stated that collaborating with CSM is crucial in establishing a strong and robust cybersecurity ecosystem as the industrial, commercial, and public sectors accelerate their digitalisation efforts through 5G. CSM’s Chief Executive Officer Dato Ts Dr Haji Amirudin Abdul Wabah highlighted that the National 5G Cybersecurity Testing Centre will enhance the ability to secure 5G networks and protect the digital future of 5G networks for Malaysian users.
Why does it matter?
The collaboration between DNB and CSM marks a significant advancement in Malaysia’s efforts to secure its 5G infrastructure against cyber threats. As the National 5G Cybersecurity Testing Centre takes shape and new guidelines are developed, stakeholders can look forward to a more secure digital landscape that supports innovation and growth in the telecommunications sector.
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