An Agency Under MOSTI Promoting a Culture of Cyber Security – Malaysia Case Study Philip Victor vphilip[at]cybersecurity.my Head, Training & Outreach CyberSecurity Malaysia Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 1 Who Are We? • Started in 1997 as Malaysian Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCERT) • In 2001 assumed a larger role in protecting Malaysia’s Cyber Space, known as National ICT Security & Emergency Response Centre (NISER) • In 2005, Established as a Company Limited by Guarantee under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation • In 2006, assumed role as the national cyber security agency • In 2007, given additional mandate and renamed as CyberSecurity Malaysia Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 2 Everyone Matters Public Sector Outreach Communities Private Sector Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 3 Outreach Reaching out to all Internet users To be aware of current online threats & dangers Promote safe & responsible online behaviour Promote best practices & positive use of the Internet Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 4 Co-operation & Collaboration Reaching out to all Internet users Ministry of Education & other relevant ministries for schools ISPs for home users Public-Private co-operation for organisations (roadshow, portal, etc) Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 5 An Agency Under MOSTI CyberSecurity Malaysia’s Initiatives Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 6 The National Cyber Security Policy NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY POLICY Designed to facilitate Malaysia’s move towards a knowledge-based economy (K-Economy) Formulated based on framework comprising: 1) Legislation and Regulatory 2) Technology 3) Public-Private Cooperation 4) Institutional 5) International Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 7 Focus Area – 10 Critical National Information Infrastructure National Defense and Security Emergency Services Government Banking and Finance Food and Agriculture Information and Communication CyberSecurity Malaysia Energy Transportation Health Services Water Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 8 The 8 Policy Thrust INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY POLICY CYBER SECURITY EMERGENCY READINESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS SELF-RELIANCE LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK CYBER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORK CULTURE OF SECURITY & CAPACITY BUILDING Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 9 An Agency Under MOSTI Information Security Competency Development To create knowledge workers through skill development programs and professional certification in Information Security Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 10 Information Security Professional Certification Information Security Professionals in Malaysia 01 2 2 6 4 5 0 2005 2006 7 1 5 1 0 1 0 4 50 2 0 8 100 1 150 1 42 200 50 1 71 03 250 (ISC)2 SANS DRI/BCI ISACA 2007 Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 11 Professional Development Skill Developement for IT Professionals 8 14 150 97 100 70 Trained Professionals 50 0 2005 2006 2007 Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 12 Other Initiatives • Cyberlaw Computer Crime Act 1997 Digital Signature Act 1997 Copyright Act 1997 Communications & Multimedia Act 1998 Telemedicine Act Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 13 Standards • Promotion of information security related standards to public & private sectors for greater adoption: ISO27001/ISO17799 BCM Standard Common Criteria Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 14 An Agency Under MOSTI CyberSecurity Malaysia Outreach Programs To build a culture of security through awareness programs to target groups (kids/teenagers, parents/professionals & organisations) Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 15 Outreach Program CYBER SECURITY AND INTERNET SAFETY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Content Partners Content Localization & Packaging Content Channels Target Audience MOSTI Children / students MOHE Video clips MOE Publication Web International CERT Communities Other industry partners Parents/ home users KPWKM Safety Guide Poster Exhibition & Road Show MOI Organizations Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 16 Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Awareness Workshop Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 17 INFOSEC.my Information Security Annual Conference Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 18 INFOSEC.my Knowledge Sharing Session Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 19 INFOSEC.my Knowledge Sharing Session Reaching out to the schools & communities Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 20 Awareness Portal – www.esecurity.org.my Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 21 Awareness Posters (schools, public & organisations) Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 22 Information Security Newsletter (quarterly publication) Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 23 Awareness Messages Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 24 Information Security Brochures Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety Teenager Guide to Internet Safety Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 25 Awareness Videos Safe Chatting Email & Spam Safe Internet Banking Cyber Stalking Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 26 Exhibition & Road Show Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 27 Lessons Learnt & Conclusion • Information security strategies must cover all user groups • Public-private co-operation is crucial in building a security culture • Security is everyone’s responsibility and starts at the top management • Adoption of international standards and best practices is crucial in creating the competitive advantage (e.g. ISO 17799) • Awareness & education must be deployed throughout the organisations and include all vendors & and alliances Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 28 An Agency Under Thank You MOSTI Level 7, Sapura@MINES No. 7, Jalan Tasik, The Mines Resort City 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel: +60 3 8992 6888 Fax: +60 3 8945 3205 MyCERT: Tel: +60 3 8992 6969 / Fax: +60 3 8945 3442 training[at]cybersecurity.org.my Website: http://www.cybersecurity.org.my For General Inquiries: info@cybersecurity.org.my E-security: http://www.esecurity.org.my MyCERT: http://www.mycert.org.my Securing Our Cyberspace Copyright © 2008 CyberSecurity Malaysia Slide no: 29