UPM and CyberSecurity Malaysia agreed that there are a lot of opportunities to establish academic cooperation between both parties and to increase cooperation as well as interaction in the area of cyber security especially in cryptography.
Hence, both organisations have taken the initiative to establish cooperation with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement cooperation programs as below:

1. Cooperation in the areas of research, education and training activities that focuses on mutual benefits;
2. Organise activities such as courses, conferences, seminars, symposiums or lectures or other activities in the areas of cryptology;
3. Exchange of publications and other materials for mutual benefits;
4. Cooperate to search for external support resources to sponsor planned cooperation efforts;
5. Create a knowledge sharing platform between government agencies, communicate and exchange information on cryptology;
6. Cooperate in other areas with mutual consent from all parties

This conference was a platform to explore current trends, technologies, developments, challenges and industry best practices in the area of cyber security and information assurance.

Apart from this, the conference is also a platform for the experts and researchers from academic, industry and government to share their knowledge and experience in the areas of cyber security.

This conference benefitted the communities and organisations of the researchers from academic and industry to:

1. Provide exposure and education to the participants on current trends and technology in information assurance;
2. Gather academicians, industry researchers and professionals under a single platform to enable cooperation and connection with the industry;
3. Prepare a discussion forum on the need and growth of information security in Pakistan and its future prospects;
4. Highlight the need and importance of information assurance in public and private sectors;
5. Provide exposure on information security tools and software.

During the conference Dr. Solahuddin bin Shamsuddin, Chief Technology Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia made a presentation on “MyCERT as National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)”.

The training program for Sarawak Energy Sdn Bhd aimed to share the knowledge in the areas of digital forensic specifically in terms of terminologies and specific knowledge for the participants.

This training has enabled participants to understand digital forensic in terms of :

1. Digital forensic and analysis investigation methods;
2. Current digital technologies;
3. How to obtain digital evidences from crime scenes;
4. Type of data that can be extracted from digital media.

Security Management and Best Practices Department in CyberSecurity Malaysia is responsible to develop and prepare documentation on information security. In 2013, a total of 3 documents where developed consists of 2 guidelines and 1 best practices.

The development of these guidelines and best practices are to be used by the private and public organisations as well as the general public as a guide in handling information security related issues.

Below are the guidelines and best practices which have been developed by CyberSecurity Malaysia:

1. Best Practices for Safer Wireless Surfing – published on 30 December 2013. It is now available and can be downloaded from CyberSecurity Malaysia website – www.cybersecurity.my
2. Guideline on Cyber Bullying – is under development process.

Development of these guidelines and best practices has given the opportunity for CyberSecurity Malaysia to share knowledge and experience in information security with the public and private organisations as well as the community at large.

Cyber Security Awareness Program – CyberSAFE in October 2013

Various activities under cyber security awareness program or CyberSAFE were carried out in the month of December 2013 to improve information security awareness levels among public and private organisations as well as the communities with special focus on school children and teenagers. These activities highlighted cyber security issues and best methods to handle and prevent from becoming victims of cyber threats.

Among the information security awareness programs that were carried out in the fourth quarter of 2013 include:

The cyber security awareness programs are able to promote initiatives and services offered by CyberSecurity Malaysia such as Cyber999 and CyberSAFE portal. The program is also able to create awareness on the threats face by the Internet and computer users and the changes in our daily life in line with the advancement of communication technology.