Malaysia passes Cyber Security Bill 2024

The Dewan Negara (upper house) of Malaysia passed the Cyber Security Bill 2024 on April 3 to enhance the nation’s cyber security through compliance with specific measures, standards, and processes in managing cyber security threats.
Malaysia passes Cyber Security Bill 2024 ảnh 1Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo (Photo: Bernama)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – TheDewan Negara (upper house) of Malaysia passed the Cyber Security Bill 2024 on April 3 to enhance the nation’s cyber security throughcompliance with specific measures, standards, and processes in managing cybersecurity threats.

Earlier, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo,when winding up debate, said the implementation of the bill could help thegovernment ensure the viability and efficiency of the Critical NationalInformation Infrastructure (CNII) in handling cyber security incidents.

He said the bill was crucial as the CNII sectorencompassed government, banking and finance, transportation, defence andnational security, as well as information, communication, and digital sectors,which are typically targeted in cyber attacks to cripple the government.

Also listed are healthcare service, watersupply and waste management, energy, agriculture and farming, industry andtrade, as well as science, technology, and innovation sectors.

Gobind added that the bill will adopt arisk-based approach and determine protective controls against any technologythat will be used in the future./.

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