KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, August 9, 2024 -- Axiata’s (“Axiata” or “the Group”) Cyber Fusion Centre (“ACFC”) has won the prestigious Cyber Security Innovation (Product) of the Year award for its advanced cybersecurity platform, HELIOS (Heuristic Engine for Leveraging Intelligence, Attribution, and Operational Security) at the Annual Malaysia Cyber Security Awards 2024 organised by Cybersecurity Malaysia, an agency under the Ministry of Digital. This accolade recognises HELIOS for its exceptional contributions to cybersecurity through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
HELIOS is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform designed to provide organisations with an all-inclusive solution for threat detection, attribution, and response. Key features include:
- Heuristic Engine: Utilises advanced heuristic methods to identify and respond to emerging threats quickly.
- Intelligence Integration: Aggregates data from multiple sources, providing a holistic view of the threat landscape.
- Attribution Capabilities: Accurately identifies the sources and actors behind cyber-attacks.
- Operational Security: Ensures robust protection of an organisation's digital assets and infrastructure.
The award was presented by Fabian Bigar, Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital to Vivek Sood, Group Chief Executive Officer of Axiata.
Unveiled in August 2022, ACFC stands as a vanguard in today's cybersecurity landscape. With a focus on real-time threat monitoring, proactive hunting, and robust protection of digital assets, ACFC ensures both digital trust and business resilience, embodying a full spectrum of protective, detective, and rapid-response capabilities. In 2023, ACFC was recognised by CyberSecurity Malaysia as the Cybersecurity Project of the Year.
In brief
Axiata Group says its Cyber Fusion Centre received the Cyber Security Innovation (Product) of the Year award at the Annual Malaysia Cyber Security Awards 2024. The recognition was for HELIOS, a platform the company describes as supporting cyber threat detection, attribution and response. Its listed functions include analyzing emerging threats, combining intelligence from multiple sources, identifying attack sources and protecting digital infrastructure. Ministry of Digital Secretary General Fabian Bigar presented the award to Axiata Group CEO Vivek Sood. Axiata says the centre was launched in August 2022 and provides real-time monitoring, proactive threat hunting and response capabilities. CyberSecurity Malaysia had previously recognized the centre as Cybersecurity Project of the Year in 2023.
Key takeaways
- Axiata’s Cyber Fusion Centre received a 2024 Malaysian cybersecurity award for its HELIOS platform.
- HELIOS is described as supporting threat detection, attribution and response.
- Fabian Bigar presented the award to Axiata Group CEO Vivek Sood.
- Axiata says its Cyber Fusion Centre was launched in August 2022 and received a separate recognition in 2023.
Commentaries
Abid Adam, Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer of Axiata, said, “Winning the Cyber Security Innovation (Product) of the Year award is a landmark achievement for the Axiata Cyber Fusion Centre. This accolade underscores our unwavering commitment to our customers and stakeholders, as we continuously invest in and enhance Digital Trust & Resilience through cutting-edge cybersecurity capabilities. This award is a testament to the innovation, excellence, and dedication of our exceptional Axiata team members who excel in cybersecurity. We are proud to lead the way in setting new standards for cybersecurity and resilience in the industry.”
Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia, remarked, "Congratulations to the Axiata Cyber Fusion Center for a well-deserved win! The HELIOS platform represents a significant advancement in enhancing our nation's cybersecurity readiness and strengthening our cyber defense capabilities, specifically in building cyber resilience."
Vivek Sood, Group CEO of Axiata (second from left) received the Cyber Security Innovation (Product) of the Year award from Fabian Bigar, Secretary General, Ministry of Digital (second from right)
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About Axiata
In pursuit of its vision to be The Next Generation Digital Champion, Axiata is a diversified telecommunications and digital conglomerate operating Digital Telcos, Digital Businesses and Infrastructure businesses across a footprint spanning ASEAN and South Asia.
The Group has controlling stakes in market-leading mobile and fixed operators in the region including 'XL' and 'Link Net' in Indonesia, 'Dialog' in Sri Lanka, 'Robi' in Bangladesh, 'Smart' in Cambodia while 'CelcomDigi' in Malaysia is a Key Associate Company. Axiata's regional digital business verticals comprise 'Boost' a fintech company, and 'ADA', a digital analytics and AI company. 'EDOTCO' is among the top 10 independent TowerCos globally, operating in nine countries to deliver telecommunications infrastructure services.
As a committed and long-term investor, the Group actively supports and drives young talent development; community outreach; as well as climate change initiatives. Axiata's broader goal of Advancing Asia aims to piece together the best in the region in terms of innovation, connectivity and talent to drive digital inclusion and sustainable progress across our markets. Find out more at www.axiata.com
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Questions around this news
What is HELIOS and what cybersecurity functions does it provide?
HELIOS is a cybersecurity platform developed by Axiata’s Cyber Fusion Centre. The release describes it as supporting threat detection, attribution and response. Its features include using heuristic methods to identify emerging threats, combining intelligence from multiple sources, identifying the sources and actors behind attacks, and protecting digital assets and infrastructure.
What is a cyber fusion centre?
A cyber fusion centre brings together cybersecurity monitoring, threat intelligence and response functions. By combining information from different sources and teams, it can help an organisation identify suspicious activity, investigate threats and coordinate protective actions. The specific services and capabilities vary by organisation.
What does threat attribution mean in cybersecurity?
Threat attribution is the process of assessing who may be responsible for a cyberattack or where it originated. Analysts examine evidence such as malware, infrastructure and attack methods. Findings can vary in certainty, since attackers may conceal or imitate their identities and techniques.
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