Cybersecurity crucial in digital age

Towards a digital tomorrow: (From left) Prof Abdul Jalil, Eian, moderator Dr Noor Afiza Mat Razali, Hanafiah and Imai discussing the future of innovation. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

National policies are crucial for guiding the development of digital transformation (DX) and the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in critical industry sectors.

Given the widespread accessibility of various electronic devices, Malaysia-Japan Digital Transformation and Innovation Seminar 2023 panellist Dr Hanafiah Yussof said guidelines were needed to streamline the collaboration between industry and the government to ensure a secure digital landscape so that user information cannot be accessed by malicious parties.