TIME and Partners Sign MoU to Develop Certified-for-a-Peace-of-Mind Cyber-Security Solutions

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Date : 2-Jul-2021
Location: Shah Alam

Organization:

  • TIME dotCom Bhd (TIME),a telecommunications provider that delivers domestic and global connectivity, data centre, cloud computing and managed services to customers across ASEAN.
  • Tecforte,a pioneer research and development company specializing in cybersecurity threat & management in Malaysia.
  • LE Global Services Sdn Bhd (LGMS),the leading cyber security expert in Asia - trusted by multinational corporations around the world.

Key Takeaways:

  • TIME dotCom Bhd, LGMS and Tecforte have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a comprehensive cyber security management platform and services for critical infrastructure sectors.
  • The MoU was signed during CYDES 2021 – The World’s First Integrated Cyber Defence, Cyber Security & Emerging Technology Event for the Global Community and was witnessed by YB Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, Senior Minister of Defence, Ministry of Defence Malaysia and YBhg. Datuk Hj. Rodzi bin Md Saad, Deputy Director General of National Security (Security Management), National Security Council.

Time, LGMS, Tecforte MOU at CYDES 2021
(L-R:)Mr Kho Han Yao, CEO of Tecforte; YBhg. Datuk Hj. Rodzi bin Md Saad, Deputy Director General of National Security (Security Management), National Security Council; Mr Kit Au, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Business at TIME; YB Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, Senior Minister of Defence, Ministry of Defence Malaysia; Mr Fong Choong Fook, CEO of LGMS.

P/S: All the witnesses and signees are connected virtually from their respective locations in adhering to SOPs.

Offerings:

  • The MoU aims to better assist organisations of all sizes in increasing their cyber defence and cyber security awareness.
  • The result of the collaboration will deliver solutions that offer easy access, eliminate prohibitive cost factors while providing compliance readiness to businesses.
  • It will become part of TIME’s suite of hyperscale B2B offerings.

Spokepersons:

  • Mr Kit Au, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Business at TIME,said,the solution as a result of this collaboration as a potential for export in the region.
  • Mr Kho Han Yao, CEO of Tecforte,said,scalability is the key strength of Tecforte's platform.
  • Mr Fong Choong Fook, CEO of LGMS,said,aside from integrating security compliance into business processes,it is even more important they are certified and comply to various regulatory requirements and standards.

Insights:

  • The collaboration is in line with the Malaysian Cyber Security Strategy (MCSS) developed by the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA). It is a collaboration targeted at stimulating the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), bringing together local high value technology talents, enhanced job creation and talent retention.
  • Tecforte’s SectorGard, a Sectoral Security Management Platform, is the perfect example of their expertise in developing technology for the critical infrastructure sector in Malaysia. The platform allows sector-wide monitoring for cyber resiliency on a single platform where a Sector Lead (e.g., a Regulator) has visibility and the ability to monitor, benchmark and potentially regulate the security status of each Sector Member.
  • LGMS is known for its Penetration Testing and Professional Services,which are also ISO 9001 certified by TÜV Nord for both local and global clients.
  • What is Critical Infrastructure ?


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