Securing the Nation's Digital Ecosystem
Securing the Nation's Digital Ecosystem
Securing the Nation's Digital Ecosystem
CRAFTING THE NATION’S CYBERSECURITY FUTURE
As the Digital Economy takes the centre stage around the world, the risk of cybersecurity threats has also become prevalent. With threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, the need for cybersecurity experts have grown exponentially.
In order to meet the ever-growing demand of cybersecurity solutions, we have built collaborations between industry and the government to provide cybersecurity startups with access to technical mentoring, business support and advice. By supporting them, they’ll be able to help grow Malaysia’s cybersecurity industry to new heights.
CRAFTING THE NATION’S CYBERSECURITY FUTURE
As the Digital Economy takes the centre stage around the world, the risk of cybersecurity threats has also become prevalent. With threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, the need for cybersecurity experts have grown exponentially.
In order to meet the ever-growing demand of cybersecurity solutions, we have built collaborations between industry and the government to provide cybersecurity startups with access to technical mentoring, business support and advice. By supporting them, they’ll be able to help grow Malaysia’s cybersecurity industry to new heights.
CRAFTING THE NATION’S CYBERSECURITY FUTURE
As the Digital Economy takes the centre stage around the world, the risk of cybersecurity threats has also become prevalent. With threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, the need for cybersecurity experts have grown exponentially.
In order to meet the ever-growing demand of cybersecurity solutions, we have built collaborations between industry and the government to provide cybersecurity startups with access to technical mentoring, business support and advice. By supporting them, they’ll be able to help grow Malaysia’s cybersecurity industry to new heights.
MALAYSIA’S CYBERSECURITY POTENTIAL
When it comes to potential in the cybersecurity industry, Malaysia is one of the best ranking countries in the ASEAN region. Here are the details:
10,500
Number of cybersecurity talent demand in Malaysia by the year 2020
Source: Frost & Sullivan’s recent digital talent study
Top 10
of job opportunities in Malaysia is related to cybersecurity
Source: Talent Pool Report Pro – Oct 2017
21%
The percentage of women in Malaysian cybersecurity workforce
Source: Dec 2017 LinkedIn Report
USD 632.6M
Estimated value of Malaysia’s overall security services market in 2021
Source: IDC Market Security Product and Services Forecast, 2H16
OUR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
As part of our vision to drive cybersecurity innovation in Malaysia, we’ve introduced a number of initiatives to help bring together large firms to work with startups and industry experts to develop new technologies:
- Establish mentorship programs to share domain knowledge, technical and business experience
- Establish a platform for local solution providers to showcase their solutions, followed by piloting the adoption on the challenges
OUR PROGRAMMES
Through the partnership with industry, government agencies and institutes of higher learning, MDEC has launched several cybersecurity programmes covering industry growth, innovation and talent development.
Skill-Up Progamme
NxFORCE Programme
CYBER100