BlackBerry to provide full suite of cybersecurity
solutions to Government of Malaysia in milestone long-term
deal
SAN
FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Government of Malaysia and
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), today announced a long-term
software and services agreement to strengthen Malaysia's cybersecurity posture. The landmark
deal will enable the Malaysian Government to leverage the full
suite of trusted BlackBerry® cybersecurity solutions, and
support the integrity of the Malaysian Communications and
Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while upskilling the nation's
workforce with advanced cybersecurity technology and training.
The Malaysian public sector will benefit from secure, reliable,
real-time access to BlackBerry software and services, hosted in a
sovereign cloud. This includes BlackBerry's world-leading
cybersecurity solutions powered by Cylance® AI to predict and
prevent cyberattacks, NATO-certified BlackBerry® SecuSUITE® for
secure communications, BlackBerry® UEM (Unified Endpoint
Management) to protect government data among a roaming workforce,
and BlackBerry® AtHoc® used by governments globally for
critical event management and incident response.
BlackBerry also announced it will establish a world-class
Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Kuala Lumpur in 2024. The CCoE will offer
specialized training to advance Malaysian cybersecurity capacity
and readiness, with the goal of reducing the country's shortfall of
12,000 cyber professionals. The Government of Canada welcomed the establishment of the CCoE
and plans to work closely with BlackBerry, the Government of
Malaysia and the CCoE to deliver
cybersecurity capacity building assistance to Southeast Asia, as mandated under Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy.
The fast-growing economy of Malaysia is a strategic choice for
BlackBerry's first CCoE in the Asia
Pacific region, adding to the company's network of existing
CCoEs in America, Canada, and
Europe. The CCoE will offer
cybersecurity education and training, as well as 'always-on' cyber
threat intelligence and incident response teams to help the country
safeguard against malicious cyber activity targeting businesses,
governments, and infrastructure. The CCoE also will enhance
intelligence sharing between nations and expand BlackBerry's global
threat intelligence network.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri
Anwar Ibrahim said, "To continue to grow, prosper and keep
our nation's data and citizens safe, Malaysia must forge international partnerships
that embrace cutting-edge technology, and invite foreign investment
to rapidly scale up and train a world-class cybersecurity
workforce. We are pleased to collaborate with BlackBerry to support
Malaysia's goal to be a leading
example of cyber-resilience – with the promise of data sovereignty,
for our government information, data, and
communications."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau said, "Cybersecurity is a key pillar of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, which aims to
advance peace, security, and cooperation in the region.
Cybersecurity is a shared challenge that requires international
cooperation, which is why we strongly support BlackBerry's
Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Malaysia, an important bilateral partner of
Canada. By supporting Malaysia's future cyber-defenders and
establishing stronger regional networks for the sharing of
expertise between Canada and
Southeast Asia, we can further
strengthen the resilience and capacity of our two countries and the
wider region to counter, deter and respond to cyber threats."
"With nearly 40 years in protecting governments and enterprises
globally, BlackBerry is proud to partner with the Governments of
Malaysia and Canada to enhance Malaysia's cybersecurity posture – proactively
securing the nation's data and mission-critical communications,
while also providing support for the management of critical
incidents," said John Giamatteo,
BlackBerry's Cybersecurity President. "I am also especially proud
of the establishment of a BlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of
Excellence in Malaysia, designed
to support the Prime Minister's strategic goal of growing a skilled
cybersecurity workforce and positioning Malaysia as a critical regional hub of threat
intelligence."
Mr. Giamatteo will oversee the deployment of BlackBerry
Cybersecurity solutions in Malaysia, and the establishment of the
BlackBerry CCoE. Joining Mr. Giamatteo at the deal signing was
BlackBerry's Chief Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer,
Marjorie Dickman, who is responsible
for strategic oversight of BlackBerry's global government relations
and public policy operations, H.E. Tuan
Ahmad Fahmi bin Mohamed Fadzil, Minister of Communications
and Digital, Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin
Fateh Din, Executive Chairman of the MCMC, and other members
of the Malaysian delegation at the APEC Leaders' Summit in
San Francisco.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent
security software and services to enterprises and governments
around the world. The company secures more
than 500M endpoints including
over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine
learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of
cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader
in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption,
and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a
connected future you can trust.
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