Bangkok--5 Jun--Core & Peak
Trend Micro Incorporated, (TSE: 4704, NASDAQ: TMIC), a leader in network antivirus and content security software and services, is offering its support and expertise to the Malaysian Government initiative to set up an international centre in Cyberjaya to fight cyber-terrorism.
Mr Goh Chee Hoh, Managing Director of Trend Micro Asia South and Country Manager of Malaysia, said Trend Micro was approached in January this year by Ascendsys, one of the two local companies which have been entrusted with the task of spearheading the IMPACT (International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-terrorism) initiative.
Trend Micro will be working closely with Ascendsys, Telekom Malaysia and the Malaysian Government to make this ground-breaking initiative a success.
Mr. Steve Chang, Trend Micro’s Founder and Chairman will also sit on IMPACT’s International Advisory Board.
“Our dependence on information and communication technology makes cyber-terrorism a real threat to all nations. At the touch of a button, cyber-terrorists could potentially cause serious damage to a country’s economic and business infrastructure” Goh said.
With the ‘human element’ recognised as the weakest link in the defence against IT threats, Trend Micro has proposed to IMPACT a programme to educate member governments about malicious threats and the various measures that can be taken to minimise the risks. In an effort to educate future generations, Trend Micro has proposed that primary, secondary and college students learn about malware, and how to identify, categorise and eliminate threats.
In supporting IMPACT, Trend Micro suggests its Certified Antivirus Professional (TCAP) training modules be undertaken by each government’s department IT Security Officer enabling them with the necessary skills to combat these constant evolving threats.
Besides training and skill development, Trend Micro has also offered its assistance in the area of emergency response and timely alert regarding potentially damaging threats. Trend Micro’s global malware research, service and support organisation, TrendLabsSM would collaborate with IMPACT and the various related agencies to create a centre point for technology and skill transfer, research and development.
“Currently, we have over 1000 engineers in TrendLabs, working around the clock to provide solutions and services to our clients globally. We are most willing to share our knowledge and insights and provide expert advice to IMPACT.” Goh said.
Trend Micro currently works closely with National Emergency Response Centres in many nations across the globe, sharing its research and technical expertise in providing software solutions, hardware solutions and services to combat viruses, worms and other digital threats.
Trend Micro’s software solutions such as its “Enterprise Protection Strategy” are already the choice of many Malaysian Government departments and Government-Link Companies (GLCs), ensuring their digital operational continuity.
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Trend Micro, Inc. is a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services. The Tokyo-based Corporation has business units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold through corporate and value-added resellers and managed service providers. For additional information and evaluation copies of all Trend Micro products, visit our Web site, www.trendmicro.com .
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