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Huawei ICT Academy Gets Two Awards for Cybersecurity

Huawei ICT Academy has received the Cyber Security Education Innovation of the Year Award at the Malaysia Cyber Security Awards 2023, underscoring its dedication to advancing cyber security education. Mr. Simon Sun, CEO of Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, expressed pride in the recognition, emphasizing Huawei’s commitment to cyber security excellence.

The award acknowledges Huawei’s comprehensive cyber security programs offered through its Huawei Learning Services (LS). These programs are designed to empower industry stakeholders in safeguarding critical infrastructure, thereby establishing a robust foundation for future business innovations.

One notable feature of Huawei’s education programs is their customization, catering to the specific talent development needs of industry players. These programs adhere to industry standards, policies, and are benchmarked against GSMA’s Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme (NESAS) and 3GPP’s Security Assurance Specifications (SCAS).

The award ceremony took place during the Cyber Digital Services, Defence and Security Asia (CyberDSA 2023) event, which showcased cutting-edge cyber security technologies.

Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab, CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia, praised Huawei for its commitment to cyber security education and training. He highlighted Huawei’s innovative approach and substantial investments in cultivating local talent in the challenging field of cyber security.

Huawei Malaysia collaborates closely with the Malaysian government and local operators on various initiatives, including workshops, events, whitepaper publications, and the use of the GSMA Cyber Security Knowledge Base to address cyber security risks comprehensively. This award reflects Huawei’s dedication to advancing cyber security knowledge and expertise in Malaysia.