Building trusted, secure and ethical digital environment for Malaysian SMEs

Building trusted, secure and ethical digital environment for Malaysian SMEs. [Newspaper] (2021)



Abstract

Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) specifically sets out to map the importance of cybersecurity, listing it under one of the six main thrusts of the blueprint; to build trusted, secure and ethical digital environment. Cybersecurity sets the foundation from which businesses and enterprises can operate and grow in a safe and secure digital environment.

New working arrangement in the new norm, i.e. working from home, has also contributed to the surge in cyberattacks. Most SMEs utilise a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) approach, which significantly exposes valuable data and information to cyberattacks and various malicious forms of intrusion. SMEs bear a brunt of these attacks.

In 2020, Malaysia recorded 6,512 cybersecurity incidents. In the period between January to May 2021, the number of incidents recorded stood at 4,615, representing an almost one-fold increase in threats and incidents comparatively. Cyber crimes have also shown an upward trend.

Item Type: Newspaper
Keywords: Digital environment, Cybersecurity, Cyberattacks, Cyber crimes, Digital Economy Blueprint
Taxonomy: By Subject > Computer & Mathematical Sciences > Information Technology
By Subject > Computer & Mathematical Sciences > Computer Technology and Networking
Local Content Hub: Subjects > Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Depositing User: Mohd Aizat Abd Halim (Seremban)
Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2022 09:06
Last Modified: 14 Jan 2022 09:06
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