KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is assessing the need for a dedicated cyber force to counter cyberthreats and misinformation campaigns as part of efforts to accelerate military modernisation and address emerging security challenges.
Its minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (pic) said the proposed force would be equipped with advanced technical expertise in areas such as cyberthreat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics and active cyberdefence.
