On June 1 - 2, 2015, CyberSecurity Malaysia conducted a working visit to AlliaCERT (Alliacom Computer Emergency Response Team) headquarters in Paris, France; which was a required activity in relations to AlliaCERT request for CyberSecurity Malaysia to become the main sponsor for AlliaCERT's membership application with the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST). Dr. Zahri Hj Yunos, Chief Operating Officer and Megat Muazzam Abdul Mutalib, Head of MyCERT represented CyberSecurity Malaysia.

During the visit, they reviewed the activities, operations and procedures of AlliaCERT. Meanwhile, a series of discussions was also held to foster a strategic partnership between CyberSecurity Malaysia and Alliacom on various matters including issues related to cyber security incidents.

The knowledge gained has helped CyberSecurity Malaysia to implement projects under the Centre of Excellence (COE) initiative. Both organizations also agreed on mutual sharing of experience, technical expertise and cooperation in carrying out research projects such as "Honeynet" and malware threat as well as cyber security programs for Security Operation Center based in France. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between Alliacom and CyberSecurity Malaysia to realize this strategic partnership.

CyberSecurity Malaysia's involvement in the assessment of AlliaCERT as a member of FIRST is a recognition of CyberSecurity Malaysia at the international level. This shows that, the expertise and credibility of CyberSecurity Malaysia as a leader in cyber security agency recognized not only in the country but also globally.

On June 2, 2015, CyberSecurity Malaysia received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Malaysia, His Excellency Rudolf Hykl with a delegation from the ICT industry of the republic. The delegation was received by Dr. Amirudin bin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia.

During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the functions and roles of CyberSecurity Malaysia as an agency that is mandated by the Government to lead the online security field in Malaysia related to cyber security and CyberSecurity Malaysia's role as Permanent Secretariat of the Computer Emergency Response Team for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation or the OIC-CERT.

Also discussed were opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation between the two countries in terms of ICT, particularly in the area of cyber security, including cyber security specialist training program.

CyberSecurity Malaysia has attended FIRST Technical Colloquium 2015 Seminar from 4 to 6 June 2015 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The seminar which was organized by CISCO Systems Amsterdam has been attended by over 100 participants from various countries around the world.

CyberSecurity Malaysia was represented by Norlinda Jaafar and Ahmad Aizuddin Aizat Arif Tajul of MyCERT Department. Norlinda presented a working paper entitled "Mobile Threats - MyCERT Case Study" at the seminar with the theme For Memory Forensic Incident Responders.

This seminar is a platform for the regional FIRST members to discuss and share information on exposure, incidents and issues affecting the operation of the reaction security forces.

At this seminar, the case study research conducted by MyCERT on "Mobile Threats" has been accepted by the organizers as a topic of discussion. This is a recognition to CyberSecurity Malaysia at the international level.

On June 8, 2015, CyberSecurity Malaysia organized a seminar on Cyber Security Day 2015 to introduce and promote the services of CyberSecurity Malaysia to CNII organizations either government agencies or the private sector.

The seminar provided an opportunity for potential customers to interact directly in order to obtain detail information about the focus, perspective and services offered by CyberSecurity Malaysia. At this seminar, the current cyber security landscape was also presented, besides it also opens opportunities for collaboration between CyberSecurity Malaysia established by various agencies CNII.

This one-day seminar was attended by various CNII organizations and graced by Dr. Amirudin bin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia. Several presentations were also made by CyberSecurity Malaysia officials, including Lt. Col. Sazali bin Sukardi (Retired) with the title of "2015 Cyber Security Trends and Threats", Carrine Teoh Choi Shi - "Our Cyber Security Solutions to your Needs" and Sharifah Roziah bt Mohd Kassim - "Cyber Security Landscape in India".

The seminar was successfully introduce services offered by CyberSecurity Malaysia to CNII agencies, government agencies and the private sector as well as creating awareness among these agencies about the product / service CyberSecurity Malaysia.

On June 9, 2015, CyberSecurity Malaysia participated in the National ICT Seminar - MyGOV Tech 2015. The event took place at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. A-one day seminar and exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and was officiated by YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Amongst CyberSecurity Malaysia's involvement at this event are as exhibitor, where CyberSecurity Malaysia exhibited cyber security-related services such as data recovery, data filtering, MyCyberSecurity Clinic, Cyber999 services and certification services.

CyberSecurity Malaysia also participated as presenters, where Sharifah Roziah Mohd Kassim, Specialist of the Department MyCERT had made a presentation entitled "Current Security Threats in Malaysia".

CyberSecurity Malaysia's involvement in MyGov-Tech 2015 event attracted many people, especially from the staff of the Ministry and the Department of Government, where it has opened an opportunity for them individually to send their data storage ICT equipment for data recovery.

On the 9 and 10 June 2015, CyberSecurity Malaysia took part in the ASIA Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Conference 2015 which was held in Kuala Lumpur. The opening ceremony was officiated by YB Datuk Dr. Abu Bakar Mohamed Diah, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The conference organized by SecureMetric Technology Sdn Bhd and Asia PKI Consortium was held to provide an opportunity for cyber security experts to share information, experiences and expertise in the field of cryptography and digital safety issues encountered in relation to the implementation of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in Asian countries.

In addition, it also aims to create a platform for effective network to further strengthen cooperation among PKI industry players worldwide A total of 300 participants took part in this program.

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between CyberSecurity Malaysia and the Moroccan National Defense through the General Direction of Information System Security (DGSSI) was held on June 10, 2015. The ceremony was graced by the Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia, Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab witnessed by the Ambassador of Morocco to Malaysia, His Excellency Ahmed Faouzi. Earlier, the document was signed by representatives of the Government of Morocco is responsible for the administration of defense, Mr Abdeltif Loudyi.

In line with the roles of CyberSecurity Malaysia as the technical and a specialist agency, continued efforts should be made to further expand the reach of services offered CyberSecurity Malaysia either within or outside the country.

Through the platform of the OIC-CERT (Computer Security Response Team - Organisation of Islamic Countries), both agencies of CyberSecurity Malaysia and Morocco Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) - an entity under Moroccan National Defense through the General Direction of Information System Security (DGSSI) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in cyber security industry in both countries.

Through this MoU, technical expertise and support services for issues dealing with cyber threats can be implemented. In addition, it also increases the chance to exchange views, share knowledge and experiences, expertise and research to improve the development of information systems security and development program to spearhead the implementation of cyber security across industries and sectors of the economy.

On June 12, 2015, CyberSecurity Malaysia has organized a session for the annual meeting of OWASP Association in Malaysia. OWASP or Open Web Application Security Project is an organization that was held specifically for the online community website for security applications.

Q2 annual meeting was held to discuss and share information about safety of website. The opening ceremony was graced by Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia. Over 60 participants consisting of professionals, specialists web application security field, university students, computer security companies, programmers, web application and OWASP Malaysia members attended the session.

CyberSecurity Malaysia has taken the opportunity to shed light on the function and role of CyberSecurity Malaysia to OWASP members in addition to introducing the services and programs implemented by CyberSecurity Malaysia.