Malaysia must stay ahead of cyberattacks, not just react to them, says Anwar
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The government is strengthening the national cybersecurity readiness by focusing on the capability to anticipate and prevent attacks following ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The government is strengthening the national cybersecurity readiness by focusing on the capability to anticipate and prevent attacks following increasingly complex and sophisticated cyber threats.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a proactive approach must be prioritised over reactive measures to ensure the country is prepared for threats that could target various sectors, including banking and critical institutions.
“We must build strength to anticipate attacks. Do not wait to be reactive. We must be prepared to anticipate,” said Anwar, who was also the moderator of the 14th Series of the Malaysia Madani Intellectual Forum here last night.
Also present were Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir, SD Guthrie Berhad Group CEO and President Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad, and PNB Research…
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