AS Malaysia’s digital economy gains momentum – projected by the Digital Ministry to contribute 25.5% to the national GDP come end-2025 – the need to upskill the nation’s cybersecurity talent has become increasingly critical.
In response, the Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) is expanding its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to further equip local professionals with the necessary skills to defend against today’s evolving cyber threats.
“We believe it is our responsibility to help nurture a technically skilled, security-conscious workforce that can safeguard our shared digital future and contribute meaningfully to national development,” commented MyIX chairman Chiew Kok Hin in a statement,
As part of this commitment, MyIX will host a five-day Network Security Workshop from Oct 6-10 October at its headquarters in Puchong, Selangor.
Organised in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), the workshop is designed to upskill aspiring network engineers and IT professionals through intensive hands-on training and exposure to real-world security practices.
The objective of the workshop is to further bolster Malaysia’s network security capabilities amid the rise of cyber threats while aligning with national priorities for digital resilience.
It also reflects MyIX’s wider role in strengthening the internet ecosystem through knowledge-sharing, talent development and community engagement.
“We believe the long-term success of Malaysia’s digital economy depends not just on infrastructure but on the strength and readiness of our people,” enthused Chiew.
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“This programme is one of many steps we are taking to help shape a secure and inclusive digital future.”
Participants will explore key topics such as cryptography, intrusion detection, DDoS mitigation, BGP and RPKI, packet analysis and flow monitoring.
Modules will be delivered through hands-on labs and practical scenarios, thus enabling participants to apply what they learn directly to operational environments and security planning.
The course will be led by Md Abdul Awal Haolader, a seasoned network engineer and trainer with deep experience in network design and operations across Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), data centres, transit providers, National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs).
Awal is a frequent contributor to major forums such as the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies (APRICOT), the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), the South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG) and other regional Network Operators Groups (NOGs).
Designed for network and system engineers as well as IT managers, the MyIX programme requires participants to have a basic understanding of TCP/IP, Linux command-line operations and completion of prerequisite modules from the APNIC Academy.
Participants must bring their own laptops with administrative access and ensure their systems meet minimum requirements to fully participate in the lab-based exercises.
“This initiative reflects MyIX’s on-going effort to build national capacity in cyber defence by investing in people,” stressed Chiew.
“Through sustained engagement with the technical community, MyIX continues to contribute to a safer, more resilient digital future for Malaysia.”
Seats are limited. To register or learn more, visit www.myix.my. – Aug 7, 2025
