"Securing the digital frontier: Malaysia’s strategic approach to cybersecurity in the 5G era" The introduction of 5G technology in Malaysia is poised to revolutionise connectivity, data transfer, and innovation, paving the way for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0). However, this transition also presents challenges, including cyber vulnerabilities that could compromise national security, disrupt economic stability, and jeopardise data privacy of citizens. The mitigation of these threats requires a strategic, nuanced, and proactive approach. The advent of 5G technology adds complexity to cybersecurity, offering faster speeds and increased connectivity. This will attract sophisticated cyber threats eager to exploit potential vulnerabilities. As Malaysia faces the transition to digital transformation, the potential for cyber threats to evolve at an unprecedented rate is not just a possibility, but a certainty. In 2022, two significant data breaches occurred in Southeast Asia, specifically, in Malaysia. The AirAsia data breach involved a ransomware attack by the “Daixin Team” that resulted in personal information being stolen from staff and passengers. The Malaysian National Registration Department data breach involved the sale of a database containing the personal information of 22.5 million Malaysian nationals. The Malaysian government finds itself at a crucial juncture, navigating these uncharted waters and […]
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