CyberSecurity Malaysia Signs MoU with Flexxon and AI MSP to Fortify National Cybersecurity with AI-Powered Hardware Solutions
Kuala Lumpur, 7 August 2024 – In a historic move to improve Malaysia’s cybersecurity framework, CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), the national cybersecurity specialist agency under the Ministry of Digital, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global AI-powered hardware security leader Flexxon and IT cybersecurity company AI MSP. The strategic partnership aims to introduce advanced, pre-emptive hardware-based AI cybersecurity solutions across the country.
The MoU, signed at Cyber DSA 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, was attended by key figures including Ybhg. Tuan Fabian Bigar, Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital Malaysia; En Roshdi Ahmad, COO of CyberSecurity Malaysia; Ms Camellia Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexxon; and Mr. Kevin Lim, Technical Director of AI MSP, along with Ms May Chng, Co-Founder and COO of Flexxon, who served as a witness.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), Flexxon, and AI MSP represents a significant initiative to strengthen Malaysia’s cybersecurity framework. This strategic partnership aims to enhance national resilience against cyber threats by integrating advanced, AI-powered hardware solutions provided by Flexxon. These solutions will play a crucial role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and promoting a secure digital environment. By leveraging cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, the collaboration seeks to elevate Malaysia’s defensive capabilities and establish new standards in cybersecurity across government and private sectors.
Leveraging Cutting-Edge Security Solutions
Ms. Camellia Chan of Flexxon expressed that their company is honoured to collaborate with CyberSecurity Malaysia and AI MSP, emphasizing that working with innovative and like-minded organizations is essential to outpace cybercriminals, and underscoring their commitment to providing cutting-edge hardware-based security solutions to protect critical infrastructure and set new standards in cybersecurity.
Mr. Kevin Lim of AI MSP echoed these sentiments, stating that AI MSP is committed to enhancing security standards through proactive measures addressing emerging cyber threats, and that their collaboration with Flexxon and CSM facilitates the integration of advanced AI-powered hardware solutions, furthering their goal of delivering holistic and effective security solutions across Malaysia.
The partnership will facilitate the adoption of Flexxon’s cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies across Malaysia’s government and private sectors. Activities under this collaboration will include cybersecurity outreach events, training programs, and service initiatives designed to elevate awareness and best practices in cybersecurity.
Flexxon, headquartered in Singapore, has been a trailblazer in AI-embedded hardware security since the launch of its X-PHY Solid State Drive (SSD) in 2021. This groundbreaking product, the world’s first AI-powered cybersecurity SSD, proactively detects and responds to cyber threats such as Zero Day threats, ransomware, and physical intrusions. Flexxon’s suite of solutions has since expanded to include X-PHY cybersecurity laptops, X-PHY Server Defender, and X-PHY Vault.
Aligning with Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Priorities
This collaboration comes at a pivotal time as Malaysia ramps up its cybersecurity governance with the recent passage of the Cyber Security Bill on 25 March 2024. The Bill introduces measures such as the establishment of the National Cyber Security Committee and licensing of cybersecurity service providers.
CSM’s partnership with Flexxon and AI MSP is aligned with Malaysia’s strategic goals to address the growing need for advanced security measures. By integrating Flexxon’s AI-powered hardware solutions, Malaysia aims to strengthen its defensive capabilities and ensure a secure digital future for its citizens and industries.
CyberSecurity Malaysia is the nation’s cybersecurity professional and technical agency overseen by the Ministry of Digital. CyberSecurity Malaysia is devoted to delivering an extensive variety of cybersecurity innovation-led services, programs, and initiatives that will assist minimize the vulnerability of digital systems while also enhancing Malaysia’s cyberspace self-reliance. Cybersecurity Responsive Services, Cybersecurity Proactive Services, Outreach and Capacity Building, Strategic Study and Engagement, and Industry and Research Development are some of the specialized cybersecurity services offered.
