Building a stronger virtual defence

Johnson says SMEs need to go back to the basics, beginning with consultations with cyber security experts on the standards and regulations surrounding their industry.

AS MALAYSIA moves towards greater participation in the digital economy, this will undoubtedly attract and expose the country to more cyber attacks, says BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Malaysia country manager Barry Johnson.

Speaking to Metrobiz last week at the sidelines of the Cyber Security Conference, he said understanding the motivation and methods of cybercriminals was vital in dealing with cyber attacks.