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The Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia's CYDES 2025 boosts regional cybersecurity collaboration
PUTRAJAYA: The Cyber Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025 has reinforced Malaysia's position as a growing cybersecurity hub, drawing international participation and strategic partnerships to enhance digital resilience. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar stated that the event marked a key step in Malaysia's cyber-resilience journey, attracting over 11,000 attendees, 304 exhibitors, and representatives from 27 countries. 'This year's participation exceeded expectations, solidifying CYDES as a premier platform for innovation and global cooperation,' he said. Key discussions included the 3rd Malaysia Cyber Security Strategy Forum and ASEAN Cyber Security Forum, where experts addressed emerging threats and shared best practices. High-level dialogues, such as the ASEAN Cyber Leaders Roundtable and ASEAN-Australia Cyber Policy Dialogue, strengthened regional policy coordination. Notable achievements included NACSA's six MoUs with higher education institutions to boost cybersecurity talent development. Industry-driven B2B and B2G sessions also facilitated partnerships between vendors and critical infrastructure operators. Initiatives like ASEAN My Cyber Hero 2025 engaged 13,128 students and teachers, promoting cybersecurity awareness among youth. Shamsul Azri emphasized CYDES 2025's role in advancing technical capacity, policy dialogue, and public-private collaboration. Organized by the National Security Council and NACSA, the three-day event, themed 'Advancing Cyber Resilience', concluded with strengthened commitments to a secure digital future. - Bernama
The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
SMKA Maahad Hamidiah wins ASEAN My Cyber Hero 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has extended his congratulations to the Fariq Al Nazaha team from SMKA Maahad Hamidiah, Selangor, for securing first place in the STAR Cyber Hero Category at the ASEAN My Cyber Hero 2025 competition. The competition, held alongside the Cyber Defence & Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025, highlighted the fusion of Huffaz values, leadership, and digital excellence among young participants. Ahmad Zahid emphasised that this achievement should encourage more youth to explore cybersecurity and technical vocational education and training (TVET) fields. 'Before the team was declared the winner at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), I witnessed the outstanding performance of 22 top teams, selected from 4,419 teams and 13,218 participants nationwide,' he said in a Facebook post. He added that this victory represents the ideal Malaysian generation—knowledgeable, morally grounded, and ready to lead in the digital age. The Deputy Prime Minister also praised the collaborative efforts of the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), the National Security Council, and industry partners in nurturing young talent.
