Background
Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCERT) was formed on January 13, 1997 and started its operation on March 1, 1997. Operating from the office of CyberSecurity Malaysia, MyCERT is a point of reference for the Internet community in Malaysia to address computer security incidents. MyCERT assist and gives advices on incidents handling such as intrusion, identity theft, malware infection, and other computer security related incidents.
Currently MyCERT operates Cyber999 Cyber Incident Reference Center and Cyber Threat Research Centre.
MyCERT works closely with law enforcement agencies such as the Royal Malaysian Police, Securities Commission, and Bank Negara Malaysia. It also partners with Internet Service Providers (ISP), other computer security incident response teams and foreign computer security initiatives.
Mission
"To address the computer security concerns of Malaysian Internet users"
Vision
"To reduce the probability of successful attacks and lower the risk of consequential damage"