Gobind: Malaysia must think global on digital security
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said Malaysia must think beyond its borders when it comes to digital security, as cybersecurity challenges and solutions are increasingly global in nature.
"We want our talent to be recognised internationally and equipped to meet global standards," he said at the launch of the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) programme on Tuesday.
He said bolstering the local talent pool will be critical as Malaysia prepares to implement the long-awaited Cyber Security Act and the amended Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
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