What does the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) do?

The National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) is a dedicated agency that oversees all national cyber security functions formed under the aegis of the National Security Council of Malaysia. NACSA is the lead agency that integrates the existing cyber security capabilities through a strategic and coordinated manner. NACSA gathers all identified national cyber security experts under one roof and coordinates and collaborates with its domestic and international counterparts, from both the public and private sectors.

The mandates given to NACSA are to formulate, monitor, coordinate and synchronise implementation of cyber security policy, framework and strategy to safeguard the government, the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), businesses and the public at large, talent development, as well as coordination of issues on legislation and enforcement in collaboration with all the relevant entities.

Where can I get information about Malaysia's National Cyber Security Policy?

The government has recognised cyber security as a national priority by formulating the National Cyber Security Policy (NCSP) in 2016 to address the risks to the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII). The CNII sectors are National Defence and Security; Banking and Finance; Information and Communications; Energy; Transportation; Water; Health Services; Government; Emergency Services; and Food and Agriculture.

The NCSP recognises the critical and highly interdependent nature of the CNII and aims to develop and establish a comprehensive programme and a series of frameworks that will ensure the effectiveness of cyber security controls over vital assets. It has been developed to ensure that the CNII are protected to a level that commensurate the risks faced.