The Government of Malaysia through the National Information Technology Council(NITC) meeting 6/98, decided to establish the National ICT Security & Emergency Response Centre (NISER) to assist in addressing information security issues at national level

Jawatankuasa IT dan Internet Kerajaan (JITIK) or Government’s Internet and IT Committee decided to place NISER under MIMOS Berhad until it is ready to be spun off as a separate entity. MyCERT became a part of NISER

The Strategic Thrust Information Committee (STIC) meeting 1/99 expanded the function of NISER to include national cyber defence by “creating, monitoring, and updating the defense and security systems against cyber threats” together with other Government agencies

NISER became fully operational

NISER organised the 1st NISER/SANS Asia Pacific Conference (the 1st professional certification program organised by NISER)

NISER Panel of Experts established

Launch of NISER Computer Forensic Service

NISER co-founded APCERT (Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team). NISER was entrusted to represent APCERT to present the report on the establishment of APCERT during the APECTEL 26th meeting in Moscow, Russia on 19-23 August 2002

NISER was accepted to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)

NISER co-launched the Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) certification scheme with SIRIM. The scheme aims to provide Malaysian organisations with the opportunity to demonstrate their compliance with international standard

NISER led the establishment of the 1st Working Group in Business Continuity Management in Malaysia

Proposal for the collaboration of Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries was adopted during the Islamic Development Bank’s Board of Governors Meeting

NISER established a task force for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation - Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT). The OIC-CERT Task Force are composed of representatives from Malaysia, Pakistan, Tunisia, UAE and Nigeria

NISER was incorporated as a Company Limited By Guarantee. This marks the official spun off from MIMOS Berhad to become a separate agency and a National Body to monitor the National e-Security aspects, under the purview of MOSTI

NISER operated independently and segregated from MIMOS Berhad

Physical relocation of NISER’s operation and corporate office from MIMOS Berhad's office at Technology Park Malaysia to Sapura@Mines Building at The Mines Resort City

NISER's name was changed to CyberSecurity Malaysia to better reflect its expanded role, which include coordination and implementation of the National Cyber Security Policy

CyberSecurity Malaysia's logo and brand name were launched by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. This marked the official rebranding and transformation of NISER into CyberSecurity Malaysia

CyberSecurity Malaysia obtained full certification in Information Security Management System (ISMS), ISO/IEC 27001.

The Government of Malaysia appointed CyberSecurity Malaysia as the sole Certification Body for the evaluation and certification scheme based on MS ISO/IEC 15408: 2005 Information technology - Security Techniques - Evaluation Criteria for IT Security.

CyberSecurity Malaysia was elected as Chair of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT), thus making Malaysia the first country to chair the OIC-CERT.

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia launched CyberSecurity Malaysia's Cyber999 Help Centre for the public.

Created Malaysia Cyber Security Awards to honour organisational and individual contribution and commitment to cyber security. The inaugural Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Official opening of the first regional office, serving the Northern Region, at the Perak Techno-Trade Centre in Ipoh, Perak.

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia launched CyberSecurity Malaysia's Malware Research Centre during the World Computer Security Day celebration in Kuala Lumpur.

The Security Assurance Lab obtained MS ISO/ IEC 17025:2005 accreditations on this day. This lab provides vulnerability assessment for ICT equipment and systems.

The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, who is also the Minister of Education launched 'CyberSAFE in School', a cyber security awareness programme for primary and secondary students, and teachers.

The Government of Malaysia appointed CyberSecurity Malaysia as the Certifier and Evaluator of Malaysia Trustmark for the private sector.

Established the Information Security Management System Audit and certification Scheme (CSM27001) in support of the National Cyber Security Policy (NCSP).

The Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) unanimously accepted Malaysia as a Certificate Authorizing Participant. This means that Malaysia is the first among the ASEAN member countries to become a Certificate Authorizing Member of the Common Criteria ISO/IEC 15408.

The digital forensic laboratory of CyberSecurity Malaysia became the first forensic laboratory in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region to be accredited by ASCLD/ LAB for 'Digital & Multimedia Evidence' discipline. This accreditation is based on ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005 and the ASCLD/LAB - International 2011 supplemental requirement specifically for a digital forensics laboratory.

CyberSecurity Malaysia's CyberSAFE portal www.cybersafe.my won the Saramad Golden Award for "The Best Initiative in Child Online Protection" from among 148 participating organisations, during the 6th International Digital Media Fair & Festival 2012 (IDMF 2012) in Tehran, Iran.

During the OIC-CERT 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) the members elected Malaysia (through CyberSecurity Malaysia) as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT) Secretariat for 2013 – 2015 terms, in addition to being the Chair of the OIC-CERT.

CyberSecurity Malaysia is the first organization to hold the Chairmanship of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT) on behalf of Malaysia, thus making Malaysia the first country to chair the OIC-CERT

Launched the Malaysia Trustmark for Private Sector (MTPS) at Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

1. Member Country Partnership Strategy (MCPS) - CSM spearheading cybersecurity area under Reverse Linkage Program
   
2. Assist Central Bank of Suriname to established ISMS Framework

1. Chairman for 2014 & 2015 Host WTA Annual General Meeting for 2014 in Malaysia during CSM-ACE
2. 26 countries as WTA members

1. Co-Chair of Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) Study Group on Cyber Security
2. CyberSecurity Malaysia serves as a cyber expert in CSCAP Malaysia

1. CyberSecurity Malaysia is the only Cybersecurity Training Provider in Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Under Kementerian Luar Negeri.
2. Inline with Malaysia Chairmanship for Asean 2015, CSM have been given a mandate to conduct the 1st Cybersecurity Capacity Building Program for Asean.

1. Appointed as the Deputy Chair of APCERT
2. Lead Coordinated Malware Eradication (CME) program for Asia Pacific CERT

Received FireEye Award : Best Cyber Security Innovation Award 2015

CyberSecurity Malaysia Conferred WSIS Champion Prize at the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) 2016: “Securing the Cyberspace through International Collaboration of the Computer Emergency Response Teams”

Recognized as the Top 5 Contributors to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) KPI 2016. With 123% contribution, CyberSecurity Malaysia ranked third among 30 departments within MOSTI.

BSI AWARD : Receives a recognition from BSI Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd for the “Training Support Excellence Award” 2016

WSIS Prize 2017 Champion for International Cooperation category for project entitled the ‘Collaborative Information Sharing Model for Malware Threats Analysis: A Case Study for the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT)’.

Recognized by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia on NBOS Award based on various projects such as Cyber999 Coordination Service, Cyber RANGE Lab Malaysia - Next Gen Cyber Defender, Evaluation and Certification of ICT Products and Digital Forensics Reference Services.

Professional Award for Development of Professional Relations in Information Security (CyberSecurity Malaysia's Chairman was conferred Russian Government's Professional Award for Development of Professional Relations in Information Security. This is an international recognition for CyberSecurity Malaysia and Tan Sri Chairman in particular)

Reappointment as APCERT Steering Committee (SC) for 2018 - 2019

Reappointment as APCERT Deputy Chairman for 2018 - 2019

CyberSecurity Malaysia has been elected as the Chair of the Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT). This is the second appointment as the Chair (2019 – 2020) after the first appointment in 2007. The agency remained a steering committee member since the inception and will continue till 2020.

CyberSecurity Malaysia has been reappointed as the Chair of the Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) for the duration of 2020- 2021.

CyberSecurity Malaysia launched SiberKASA, is an initiative to develop, empower, sustain and strengthen cyber security infrastructure and ecosystem in Malaysia to combat the growing complex and sophisticated cyber threats and cyber attacks.

CyberSecurity Malaysia has been re-elected as a Steering Committee member (2021-2023) and the Chair of the Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) for 2021-2022.