History
An unquenchable faith to achieve more than the miracles of technology and the promise of future accomplishments
Our journey started with formation of the Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team or MyCERT (www.mycert.org.my) on 13 January 1997 as a unit under MIMOS Berhad (www.mimos.my). On 24 January 1998, the National Information Technology Council (NITC) chaired by the Prime Minister of Malaysia proposed for the establishment of an agency to address emerging ICT security issues in Malaysia. As a result, the National ICT Security and Emergency Reponse Center (NISER) was formed in 2001 as a Department in MIMOS Berhad, and MyCERT was placed under NISER.
The Cabinet Meeting on 28 September 2005. through the Joint Cabinet Notes by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) No. H609/2005 agreed to establish NISER (now Known as CyberSecurity Malaysia) as a National Body to monitor the National e-Security aspect, spun-off from MIMOS Berhad to become a separate agency and incorporated as a Company Limited-by-Guarantee. On 30 March 2007, NISER was registered as a not-for-profit, Company Limited-by-Guarantee under supervision of MOSTI.
The NITC Meeting No. 1/2006 decided to implement the National Cyber Security Policy (NSCP) led by MOSTI. NISER was mandated to provied technical support for NCSP implementation and was rebranded to CyberSecurity Malaysia to reflect its wider mandate and larger role. On 20 August 2007, the Prime Minister of Malaysia officiated CyberSecurity Malaysia and launched its new logo.
Milestones
Rising above expectations and seizing opportunities as we continue to embark on historic events…
13 January 1997
The Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCERT) was established under MIMOS Berhad-
24 January 1998
The Government of Malaysia through the National Information Technology Council(NITC) meeting 6/98, decided to establish the National ICT Security & Emergency Response Centre (NISER) to assist in addressing information security issues at national level -
30 October 1998
Jawatankuasa IT dan Internet Kerajaan (JITIK) or Government’s Internet and IT Committee decided to place NISER under MIMOS Berhad until it is ready to be spun off as a separate entity. MyCERT became a part of NISER -
28 May 1999
The Strategic Thrust Information Committee (STIC) meeting 1/99 expanded the function of NISER to include national cyber defence by “creating, monitoring, and updating the defense and security systems against cyber threats” together with other Government agencies -
1 November 2000
NISER became fully operational
10 April 2001
NISER was officially launched by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia-
17 July 2001
NISER organised the 1st NISER/SANS Asia Pacific Conference (the 1st professional certification program organised by NISER) -
7 November 2001
NISER Panel of Experts established -
29 April 2002
Launch of NISER Computer Forensic Service -
19 August 2002
NISER co-founded APCERT (Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team). NISER was entrusted to represent APCERT to present the report on the establishment of APCERT during the APECTEL 26th meeting in Moscow, Russia on 19-23 August 2002 -
16 May 2003
NISER was accepted to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) -
10 March 2003
NISER co-launched the Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) certification scheme with SIRIM. The scheme aims to provide Malaysian organisations with the opportunity to demonstrate their compliance with international standard -
26 February 2004
NISER led the establishment of the 1st Working Group in Business Continuity Management in Malaysia -
23 June 2005
Proposal for the collaboration of Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries was adopted during the Islamic Development Bank’s Board of Governors Meeting -
4 July 2005
NISER established a task force for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation - Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT). The OIC-CERT Task Force are composed of representatives from Malaysia, Pakistan, Tunisia, UAE and Nigeria
28 September 2005
The Cabinet Meeting, through the Joint Cabinet Notes by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) No. H609/2005 agreed to spin off NISER from MIMOS Berhad-
14 March 2006
NISER was incorporated as a Company Limited By Guarantee. This marks the official spun off from MIMOS Berhad to become a separate agency and a National Body to monitor the National e-Security aspects, under the purview of MOSTI -
1 June 2006
NISER operated independently and segregated from MIMOS Berhad -
17 November 2006
Physical relocation of NISER’s operation and corporate office from MIMOS Berhad's office at Technology Park Malaysia to Sapura@Mines Building at The Mines Resort City -
30 March 2007
NISER's name was changed to CyberSecurity Malaysia to better reflect its expanded role, which include coordination and implementation of the National Cyber Security Policy -
20 August 2007
CyberSecurity Malaysia's logo and brand name were launched by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. This marked the official rebranding and transformation of NISER into CyberSecurity Malaysia
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24 July 2008
CyberSecurity Malaysia coordinated the first National Cyber Crisis Exercise (Cyber Drill) codenamed X-Maya in collaboration with the National Security Council. -
25 July 2008
CyberSecurity Malaysia obtained full certification in Information Security Management System (ISMS), ISO/IEC 27001. -
8 October 2008
The Government of Malaysia appointed CyberSecurity Malaysia as the sole Certification Body for the evaluation and certification scheme based on MS ISO/IEC 15408: 2005 Information technology - Security Techniques - Evaluation Criteria for IT Security. -
15 January 2009
CyberSecurity Malaysia was elected as Chair of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT), thus making Malaysia the first country to chair the OIC-CERT. -
7 July 2009
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia launched CyberSecurity Malaysia's Cyber999 Help Centre for the public. -
8 July 2009
Created Malaysia Cyber Security Awards to honour organisational and individual contribution and commitment to cyber security. The inaugural Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. -
2 November 2009
Official opening of the first regional office, serving the Northern Region, at the Perak Techno-Trade Centre in Ipoh, Perak. -
1 December 2009
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia launched CyberSecurity Malaysia's Malware Research Centre during the World Computer Security Day celebration in Kuala Lumpur. -
15 March 2010
The Security Assurance Lab obtained MS ISO/ IEC 17025:2005 accreditations on this day. This lab provides vulnerability assessment for ICT equipment and systems. -
24 September 2010
The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, who is also the Minister of Education launched 'CyberSAFE in School', a cyber security awareness programme for primary and secondary students, and teachers. -
26 November 2010
The Government of Malaysia appointed CyberSecurity Malaysia as the Certifier and Evaluator of Malaysia Trustmark for the private sector. -
1 May 2011
Established the Information Security Management System Audit and certification Scheme (CSM27001) in support of the National Cyber Security Policy (NCSP). -
27 September 2011
The Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) unanimously accepted Malaysia as a Certificate Authorizing Participant. This means that Malaysia is the first among the ASEAN member countries to become a Certificate Authorizing Member of the Common Criteria ISO/IEC 15408. -
3 November 2011
The digital forensic laboratory of CyberSecurity Malaysia became the first forensic laboratory in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region to be accredited by ASCLD/ LAB for 'Digital & Multimedia Evidence' discipline. This accreditation is based on ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005 and the ASCLD/LAB - International 2011 supplemental requirement specifically for a digital forensics laboratory. -
13 October 2012
CyberSecurity Malaysia's CyberSAFE portal www.cybersafe.my won the Saramad Golden Award for "The Best Initiative in Child Online Protection" from among 148 participating organisations, during the 6th International Digital Media Fair & Festival 2012 (IDMF 2012) in Tehran, Iran. -
31 December 2012
During the OIC-CERT 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) the members elected Malaysia (through CyberSecurity Malaysia) as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT) Secretariat for 2013 – 2015 terms, in addition to being the Chair of the OIC-CERT. -
14 January 2013
CyberSecurity Malaysia is the first organization to hold the Chairmanship of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT) on behalf of Malaysia, thus making Malaysia the first country to chair the OIC-CERT -
3 July 2013
Launched the Malaysia Trustmark for Private Sector (MTPS) at Putrajaya International Convention Centre. -
1 September 2013
Member Country Partnership Strategy (MCPS) - CSM spearheading cybersecurity area under Reverse Linkage Program
Assist Central Bank of Suriname to established ISMS Framework -
26 November 2014
Chairman for 2014 & 2015 Host WTA Annual General Meeting for 2014 in Malaysia during CSM-ACE
26 countries as WTA members -
1 December 2014
Co-Chair of Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) Study Group on Cyber Security
CyberSecurity Malaysia serves as a cyber expert in CSCAP Malaysia -
18 August 2015
CyberSecurity Malaysia is the only Cybersecurity Training Provider in Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Under Kementerian Luar Negeri.
Inline with Malaysia Chairmanship for Asean 2015, CSM have been given a mandate to conduct the 1st Cybersecurity Capacity Building Program for Asean. -
7 September 2015
Appointed as the Deputy Chair of APCERT
Lead Coordinated Malware Eradication (CME) program for Asia Pacific CERT -
18 October 2015
Received FireEye Award : Best Cyber Security Innovation Award 2015 -
6 May 2016
CyberSecurity Malaysia Conferred WSIS Champion Prize at the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) 2016: “Securing the Cyberspace through International Collaboration of the Computer Emergency Response Teams” -
2016
Recognized as the Top 5 Contributors to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) KPI 2016. With 123% contribution, CyberSecurity Malaysia ranked third among 30 departments within MOSTI. -
9 December 2016
BSI AWARD : Receives a recognition from BSI Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd for the “Training Support Excellence Award” 2016 -
16 June 2017
WSIS Prize 2017 Champion for International Cooperation category for project entitled the ‘Collaborative Information Sharing Model for Malware Threats Analysis: A Case Study for the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT)’. -
2017
Recognized by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia on NBOS Award based on various projects such as Cyber999 Coordination Service, Cyber RANGE Lab Malaysia - Next Gen Cyber Defender, Evaluation and Certification of ICT Products and Digital Forensics Reference Services. -
5 - 6 June 2018
Professional Award for Development of Professional Relations in Information Security (CyberSecurity Malaysia's Chairman was conferred Russian Government's Professional Award for Development of Professional Relations in Information Security. This is an international recognition for CyberSecurity Malaysia and Tan Sri Chairman in particular) -
21 – 24 October 2018
Reappointment as APCERT Steering Committee (SC) for 2018 - 2019 -
21 – 24 October 2018
Reappointment as APCERT Deputy Chairman for 2018 - 2019 -
2 October 2019
CyberSecurity Malaysia has been elected as the Chair of the Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT). This is the second appointment as the Chair (2019 – 2020) after the first appointment in 2007. The agency remained a steering committee member since the inception and will continue till 2020. -
1 October 2020
CyberSecurity Malaysia has been reappointed as the Chair of the Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) for the duration of 2020- 2021. -
23 March 2021
CyberSecurity Malaysia launched SiberKASA, is an initiative to develop, empower, sustain and strengthen cyber security infrastructure and ecosystem in Malaysia to combat the growing complex and sophisticated cyber threats and cyber attacks. -
29 September 2021
CyberSecurity Malaysia has been re-elected as a Steering Committee member (2021-2023) and the Chair of the Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) for 2021-2022.
CyberSecurity Malaysia Transformation Plan
In forging our commitment to continue a history of excellence and to prepare us for a highly dynamic and sophisticated digital future, CyberSecurity Malaysia launched the CyberSecurity Malaysia Transformation Plan in 2022. We are cognizant of novel risks and threats that will continue to emerge in cyberspace
With the implementation of the CyberSecurity Malaysia Transformation Plan, the components of Governance and Strategic Alignment, People, Process, and Technology will be remapped to accomplish the following objectives:
- Shape a clear value strategy and direction;
- Prepare CyberSecurity Malaysia for the next phase of growth;
- Engage CyberSecurity Malaysia staff members across all levels towards holistic change and growth;
- Integrate technology, research, and innovation as a culture.
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Vision
World-class cyber security specialist agency.
Mission
Leading the development of a safer and more resilient cyber ecosystem to enhance national security, economic prosperity, and social harmony through:
1) Provision of quality and impactful services
2) Frontier-expanding cyber knowledge and technical supremacy
3) Continuous nurturing of talent and expertise
Core Values
Trust
By maintaining social, ethical and organisational norms, we firmly adhere to codes of acceptable conduct and professional ethical principles.
Impartiality
By providing consultation, advice and decision making with professionalism based on established facts and rationale, and devoid of any personal or conflict of interest and bias.
Proactive
By taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; anticipating challenges and identifying early solutions; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required or expected.
Client Charter
Influenced by our clients' interests, leaving no stone unturned, the constant, authentic engagement continues…
Our Promise to You
Our vision is to be a globally recognised National Cyber Security Reference and Specialist Centre by 2020. To turn this into reality, we intend to make you, our client, our number one consideration in everything that we do.
We aim to do this through three main areas of focus:
Service
Quality
Relationship
In delivering our services to you, we adopt values that are aligned with our approach and we ensure professionalism in carrying out our work.
- We are resourceful
We understand that there cannot be a single solution that could fit all and solve every problem. Therefore, we treat each case uniquely and with practicality to find creative solutions to solve the problem. You can count on a personalised solution with CyberSecurity Malaysia.
- We are proactive
We take the initiative to be forward thinking and progressive when confronting problems in our work. We know that in our industry, there is just no other way to do things.
- We are responsive
No matter how complex or difficult a problem is, we will rise to the challenge. It is our calling to keep Malaysian cyberspace safe and secure at all times.
We strive to always reach for higher levels of quality in service. We understand that this is the only way to ensure that we remain at the forefront of the industry.
- We are impartial
No matter how big or small a problem or case might be, we handle it with impartiality. We will provide fair and unbiased support, advice and information without discrimination.
- We specialise
To ensure that you can fully benefit from our services, we do everything to the best of our capabilities. We will not be side-tracked by issues that will influence our performance.
- We are effective
In order to maintain the highest level of service to you, we strive to deliver accurate advice and reliable service every time you need us.
Beyond the normal operations, our success also hinges on the relationship that we develop with our clients and amongst each individual at CyberSecurity Malaysia. This is what drives us towards excellence.
- We support each other
Each one of our staff plays a role in helping to solve your problem. We share our expertise and experience so that you enjoy the benefits and the specialised skills inherent in our staff.
- We are passionate
We take pride in our work, and our cooperation with all clients. Working together, we truly believe we can secure our nation's cyber security.
- We strive to be trustworthy
Everything we do is focused on one primary goal: you! We are here to safeguard your needs and interests as well as that of the community. In doing so, we hope to gain your trust and confidence.
Dato' Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin
Abdul Wahab FASc,
Chief Executive Officer,
CyberSecurity Malaysia
“Addressing sophisticated cyber threats demands a multidisciplinary team dedicated to protecting our government and infrastructure and we will continue to demonstrate our commitment to building the best cybersecurity team in this region”.