KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has lauded the new Guidelines on Information and Network Security for the Communications and Multimedia Industry (INSG) introduced by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
The guidelines are aimed at enhancing information and network security and resiliency of the communications and multimedia industry.
Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said as cyber threats become one of the biggest challenges that the country must face, communications systems and networks needed enhanced protection to ensure information security.
"This is in the interest of individuals as well as the stability of the country as a whole.
"The guidelines introduced is a crucial step and the MCMC deserved praise for it," he said in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the police, as one of the agencies responsible for maintaining peace and public order, admit that inter-agency cooperation, especially with the MCMC, is key to addressing and reducing cyber threats while maintaining information security involving government sectors and the community.
"We are confident that the measures taken through these guidelines will raise awareness on the importance of data protection and privacy.
"This will lead to reducing anxiety toward cyber crimes which have increased recently," he said.
Ramli said the police will continue to support and cooperate with the MCMC in further efforts to enhance information and network security.
"We will also continue with initiatives and training to ensure our personnel are ever-ready to face cyber threats that have become more complex," he said.
On Dec 8 MCMC introduced the INSG to enhance the information and network security and resiliency of the communications and multimedia industry in the country.
It is applicable to all service providers under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Other industries can also adopt the INSG as part of their cyber security measures.