Defence minister Khaled Nordin said a nucleus team has been established to formulate the cyber force’s organisational structure. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: The defence ministry will fast-track the establishment of the cyber force in response to the growing threat of cyberattacks, says defence minister Khaled Nordin.
Khaled said the force, which will become the fourth branch of the armed forces, was originally scheduled to be established in 2030, but the government was now committed to expediting its formation.
He said a nucleus team had been established to develop the force’s organisational structure.
“Cyber threats are becoming increasingly serious. We do not want to be caught unprepared. We have informed the government of the need to fast-track the establishment of the cyber force,” he said today.
