Armed forces monitors defence communication network at all times, says chief

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 17 May 2021 12:12PM · 1 Comments

Appropriate measures have to be taken by cyber system administrators to address any possible cyberattacks by foreign elements that could disrupt the armed forces’ operation and the Defence Ministry’s cyber system, says Affendi Buang. – EPA pic, May 17, 2021.

THE armed forces continuously monitors its cybersecurity and defence aspects to counter any threat that could disrupt the army’s defence communication network, said Chief General Affendi Buang.

He said appropriate actions and measures needed to be implemented by cyber system administrators to address any possible cyberattacks by foreign elements that could disrupt the force’s operation and the Defence Ministry’s cyber system.

“The armed forces always monitors and steps up its cybersecurity through its Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Division (BSEP) and the Cyber Defence Operations Centre (CDOC).

“BSEP and CDOC not only strengthen the army’s monitoring and defence communications network, but also protect the country’s strategic defence communications network,” he said in a statement today.

He said instructions issued by CDOC, as well as measures taken that went viral were normal practice as a reminder.

Yesterday, an internal directive by the armed forces to enhance the country’s cyber defence following the cyber threat from Israel went viral. – Bernama, May 17, 2021.

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  • General where did Malaysia source from for both BSEP and CDOC if not the US which is indirectly from Israel hence it goes without saying they have a back door access to the system. So much of a defence system we have ha, thanks to the politicians when it comes to military equipment procurement cause they have a veto power over the Army on such matters right.

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