CyberSecurity Malaysia and SatisGuard Malaysia Signed MoU to Forge the Quantum Safe Industrial Ecosystem

CYBERJAYA, 14th December 2023 – CyberSecurity Malaysia and SatisGuard Malaysia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to solidify their commitment to enhancing cybersecurity efforts in Malaysia. With the Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) expertise of Chelpis Quantum Safe Migration Center in Taiwan, this strategic partnership empowers both entities to collaborate effectively in quantum-safe cryptography/PQC and cybersecurity domains. This effort will significantly contribute to the dynamic landscape of cyber threats, offering comprehensive solutions and services.

Witnessing the MoU signing is YBhg. Datuk Mohamad Fauzi bin Md Isa, Secretary General of the Ministry of Communications and Digital, whereby the signatories are YBhg. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia, and Mr. Wayne Wang, CEO of SatisGuard Malaysia.

Recognizing the crucial need for robust cybersecurity measures in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, CyberSecurity Malaysia and SatisGuard Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, marking a strategic collaboration to shield Malaysia’s digital landscape from evolving cyber threats. During the event, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi bin Md Isa, Secretary General of the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD), emphasized that this partnership extends beyond a mere agreement, signifying a collective pledge to ensure the nation’s digital security. Echoing this sentiment, Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab highlighted the critical role of cybersecurity in our digital lives, acknowledging the increasing sophistication and persistence of cyber threats.

The primary goal of the MoU is to build collaboration in the areas of cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography (PQC), also known as quantum-safe cryptography. The scope includes collaborative efforts in research and development, fostering collaborative efforts with the Chelpis Quantum Safe Migration Center (QSMC) in Taiwan, encompassing joint research projects, technology development initiatives, and creating innovative solutions in PQC and cybersecurity and enabling a strategic partnership to address quantum threats effectively.

The CEO of SatisGuard Malaysia, Mr. Wayne Wang, together with the co-founder and CEO of Chelpis Quantum Tech, Mr. Ming Chih, initiated this collaboration with CyberSecurity Malaysia to strengthen the Quantum Resilience capabilities of Malaysia to cope with future information security needs. By leveraging experiences in Taiwan, SatisGuard and Chelpis QSMC are committed to supporting the research, development and industrial implementation of PQC solutions in Malaysia, aligning with the blueprints designed by CyberSecurity Malaysia.

The anticipated results encompass progress in quantum-safe cryptography, collaborative research projects, inventive PQC and cybersecurity solutions, improved knowledge and abilities via capacity-building initiatives, and the creation of PQC verification and validation certification standards in Malaysia. With a duration of five years, this collaboration provides both parties with a well-defined timeframe to achieve the specified goals and benchmarks.

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Pursuant to the Federal Government Ministerial Order 2019, with effect from 19 October 2018, CyberSecurity Malaysia is placed under Ministry of Communications and Digital.

CyberSecurity Malaysia is committed to provide a broad range of cybersecurity innovation-led services, programmes, and initiatives to reduce vulnerability of digital systems, and at the same time strengthen Malaysia’s self-reliance in cyberspace.

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Chelpis Quantum Safe Migration Center in Taiwan

The Quantum Safe Migration Center in Taiwan is the first of its kind in Asia, bringing together quantum safe talents from around the world. It aims to develop a quantum safe ecosystem, strengthen Taiwan’s resilience against quantum attacks, and further promote cooperation with neighboring countries through a collaborative approach to cybersecurity. This presents a precious opportunity for Taiwan to lead the way in shaping the future of quantum safe, fostering a shared and prosperous quantum-safe era.

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