Malaysian telecom company Axiata Group Berhad announced on Wednesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia’s Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC). The deal aims to strengthen Cambodia’s cybersecurity and help develop a new generation of digital talent.
Axiata said in a statement that this partnership underscores the shared commitment of both parties to building a robust, secure, and resilient digital ecosystem in Cambodia, recognizing cybersecurity as a critical enabler for the nation’s digital aspirations.
The MoU covers several areas of cooperation, including sharing cyber threat intelligence, improving incident response, building skills, and exchanging knowledge.
Axiata and MPTC will create a shared platform to exchange information on cyber threats and strategies, making it easier to respond to incidents. They will also work together to mitigate the impact of cross-border cyber incidents that affect both sides.
They plan to develop training programs to improve the skills of cybersecurity professionals at both Axiata and MPTC.
The partnership will also promote cooperation through sharing information, providing experts for knowledge exchange, and organizing joint training sessions, seminars, study visits, conferences, and forums. These will include programs focused on earning professional certifications under the Global ACE Certification.
According to the statement, this partnership will be supported by Axiata’s Cambodian operating company, Smart Axiata, leveraging its deep local market understanding and established cybersecurity initiatives.
The Axiata Cyber Fusion Center, unveiled in August 2022, will be instrumental in this partnership, leveraging its real-time threat monitoring, proactive hunting, and robust protection capabilities to support the MPTC’s objectives.
“This partnership reflects our shared interest in exploring collaborative opportunities to strengthen cybersecurity and digital resilience. We welcome this partnership with Axiata as a step toward mutual learning and engagement in support of Cambodia’s broader digital aspirations,” said Chea Vandeth, Cambodian Minister of Post and Telecommunications.
Meanwhile, Vivek Sood, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Axiata, said in an increasingly digital world, robust cybersecurity is not just a necessity but a foundational element for sustainable economic growth and societal well-being.
“This memorandum signifies our deep commitment to advancing Asia’s digital frontier by leveraging Axiata’s extensive expertise, particularly through the Axiata Cyber Fusion Centre, “he added.
Sam Sethserey, Director General of the General Department of ICT, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, said this MoU with Axiata Group Berhad marks a new milestone in the ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity in Cambodia focusing on cybersecurity human resources development, cyber threat response, and cybersecurity resilience through a public-private partnership mechanism.
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