Technology
Microsoft has formed an APAC cybersecurity council to improve cybercrime prevention.
The Asia Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council will consist of 15 policymakers from government and state agencies, as well as technology and business executives from Brunei, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines.
The group will strive to establish a solid communications channel for dealing with cyberthreats as well as a network for exchanging best practices among the countries involved. The collective, which will be supported by Microsoft cybersecurity specialists, will convene every quarter to share information on cyberthreats and cybersecurity solutions.
“Cybersecurity should be a priority and responsibility of all individuals, as we continue to see cybercriminal activities rise exponentially with the proliferation of data and digital connectivity,” said CyberSecurity Malaysia CEO Dato’ Amirudin Abdul Wahab.
According to Microsoft statistics, the Asia-Pacific area sees 1.6x and 1.7x more malware and ransomware assaults than the rest of the globe, respectively.
As part of the council, participating government and state agency members will attend a forum with Microsoft and its industry advisers to learn from Microsoft's security certification trainings, attend workshops, and participate in hands-on lab sessions aimed at improving the workforce's digital skills.
