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What Is Agentic AI and How It Can Help with Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity teams today are dealing with a challenge that is difficult to overstate. Billions of log events are generated every single day. Attackers are moving faster than ever, and in many cases, they are using artificial intelligence themselves to find and exploit weaknesses before any human analyst gets the chance to respond. Traditional security tools […]
What is XDR in Cybersecurity? XDR Meaning Explained (2026 Guide)
Most organisations today are not short on security tools. They have endpoint protection, email filtering, firewall monitoring, cloud security, and more. But here is the uncomfortable reality: having more tools does not mean being more secure. When those tools operate in silos and do not share information with each other, attackers only need to find […]
What is AI Cybersecurity? A Complete Guide (2026)
Cyber threats in Malaysia are no longer just the work of opportunistic hackers. Today, attacks are AI-assisted, automated, and built to slip past the defences that most organisations rely on. In 2025, Simply Data Security Operations Centre analysed over 120 billion security logs across more than ten industries. What we found confirmed what many security […]
Incident Response Plan Malaysia: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
A cybersecurity incident is inevitable — the question is whether your team is ready. Step-by-step incident response plan guide for Malaysian organisations in 2026, aligned with NACSA and RMiT requirements.
FortiClient EMS Zero-Day CVE-2026-35616: Patch Now
CVE-2026-35616 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) pre-authentication remote code execution zero-day in Fortinet FortiClient EMS — the management server that pushes endpoint-security policy to every FortiClient-managed device in an organisation. An unauthenticated attacker who reaches the EMS API can bypass all authentication and authorisation controls, execute arbitrary code on the server, and take command over […]
What Does a DFIR Report Contain? Inside a Simply Data Digital Forensics Investigation
What Is a DFIR Report? A DFIR report is the final deliverable from a Digital Forensics and Incident Response engagement. Unlike a standard IT incident report, a DFIR report is structured as forensic evidence — meaning every finding is tied to a specific artefact, every conclusion is supported by documented evidence, and every gap in […]
Simply Data Earns Anthropic Claude Certified Architect – Foundations (CCA-F) Certification
Simply Data Co-Founder Eric Leong passes the Anthropic CCA-F exam with 747/1000 — among Malaysia’s first Claude Certified Architects. What it means for AI-powered cybersecurity clients.
Simply Data Achieves ISCB Certified Penetration Test Service Provider (PTSP) Status
ISCB certified penetration testing Malaysia organisations can now access through Simply Data Sdn Bhd, following our achievement of Penetration Test Service Provider status from the Information Security Certification Body. Simply Data Sdn Bhd is proud to announce that we are now an officially ISCB Certified Penetration Test Service Provider (PTSP), awarded by CyberSecurity Malaysia under […]
Simply Data Sdn. Bhd. Wins Cybersecurity Project of the Year at Malaysia Cybersecurity Awards 2025
Winning the cybersecurity award Malaysia 2025 for Project of the Year is a milestone that reflects our dedication to delivering exceptional security outcomes for Malaysian businesses. We are honoured to be recognised among the best in the industry. We are thrilled to announce that Simply Data Sdn. Bhd. has been awarded the Cybersecurity Project of […]
Simply Data Appointed as Official Digitalisation Partner for Geran Digital PMKS Madani (GDPM Initiative)
Geran Digital PMKS Madani Malaysia is one of the most impactful government initiatives supporting SME digitalisation, and Simply Data is proud to be appointed as an official partner to help businesses access funding for technology upgrades including cybersecurity solutions. Simply Data Sdn. Bhd. is proud to be appointed as a Digitalisation Partner under the Geran […]
Simply Data Sdn Bhd Earns MD Status from MDEC
Achieving MDEC MD status Malaysia through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation validates Simply Data commitment to advancing the national digital transformation agenda. This recognition reflects our investment in building world-class cybersecurity capabilities within Malaysia. Simply Data Sdn Bhd is excited to announce that we have been granted MD (Malaysian Digital) Status by the Malaysian Digital […]
Simply Data Sdn Bhd Achieves CREST Certification for Vulnerability Testing
CREST certification VAPT Malaysia represents the gold standard for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment quality. Simply Data achievement of CREST certification confirms our assessments meet internationally recognised standards for technical rigour and professional conduct. Simply Data Sdn Bhd is honored to announce that we have received CREST International certification in the Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration […]
PDPA Fines Malaysia 2026: Real Enforcement Cases and How to Stay Compliant
PDPA fines in Malaysia have increased significantly under the 2024 amendments. Real enforcement cases, updated penalty structure, and a compliance checklist to help your business avoid investigation and fines.
ISO 27001 Certification Malaysia 2026: Cost, Timeline & How to Get Certified
ISO 27001 certification in Malaysia: what it costs, how long it takes, and the step-by-step process to get certified. Includes 2026 pricing benchmarks and a practical implementation roadmap.
PDPA Data Breach Notification Malaysia: What You Must Do Within 72 Hours
Malaysia’s 2024 PDPA amendments make data breach notification mandatory. Step-by-step guide to the 72-hour reporting requirement, who to notify, and how to avoid penalties.
BNM RMiT Compliance Checklist 2026: What Malaysian Financial Institutions Must Do
A practical BNM RMiT compliance checklist for Malaysian financial institutions in 2026, covering Domain 10 cybersecurity requirements, Domain 11 resilience, man
PDPA Compliance Malaysia 2026: Complete Guide for Businesses
A complete guide to PDPA compliance in Malaysia for 2026, covering the 7 data protection principles, 2024 amendments, mandatory breach notification, and an 8-st
Cyber Security Act 2024 Malaysia: What Every Business Must Know
The Cyber Security Act 2024 (CSA 2024) introduces mandatory licensing, incident reporting, and penalties up to RM 500,000 for Malaysian businesses. Here’s your
Supply Chain Cyber Attack Malaysia: How to Protect Your Business from Third-Party Risks
Supply chain cyber risk affects every Malaysian organisation connected to third-party vendors, suppliers, or partners. How to assess, monitor, and reduce third-party cyber risk in your supply chain.
Proactive SOC vs Agentic SOC: Why Malaysian Businesses Should Ask a Different Question
A proactive SOC eliminates attacker dwell time before an alert is ever generated — by hunting for threats continuously, running compromise assessments, and closing exposure windows before they are exploited. An agentic SOC automates response after detection. Both matter, but Malaysian businesses facing 21-day average dwell times in the banking sector need to ask the […]
Cloud Security Malaysia: Best Practices for Protecting Your Cloud Environment in 2026
Cloud security best practices for Malaysian organisations using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Covers shared responsibility, PDPA compliance, misconfiguration risks, and a practical cloud security checklist for 2026.
Endpoint Security Malaysia: Why Antivirus Alone Is No Longer Enough in 2026
Antivirus alone is no longer sufficient in 2026. Endpoint security has evolved from signature-based detection to EDR/XDR — why Malaysian organisations need to upgrade their endpoint protection strategy.
Vulnerability Assessment Malaysia vs Penetration Testing: Key Differences Explained
VA vs PT: what each covers, when each is required, pricing benchmarks and what deliverables to expect — a practical guide for Malaysian organisations planning their cybersecurity programme.
What Does a Compromise Assessment Report Contain? A Complete Guide for Malaysian Organisations
What Is a Compromise Assessment Report? A compromise assessment report is the formal deliverable produced at the end of a Compromise Assessment engagement. It documents every suspicious activity detected across your environment during a defined observation window, the analyst’s investigation verdict for each indicator, and the recommended remediation steps. Unlike a penetration testing report — […]
MDR vs MSSP Malaysia: Which Managed Security Service Does Your Business Need?
MDR and MSSP are not the same thing — and choosing the wrong one for your Malaysian business can leave critical gaps. This guide compares both models, pricing,
SIEM Malaysia: What It Is, How It Works & Whether Your Business Needs It
Understand what SIEM is, how it works, whether your Malaysian business needs it, and how it helps with BNM RMiT compliance, PDPA audit trails, and the Cyber Sec
VAPT Penetration Testing Malaysia: How We Scope & Size Your Security Assessment
Before any penetration testing engagement begins, Simply Data conducts a structured scoping exercise with the client. This step is what separates a meaningful security assessment from a checkbox exercise. In Malaysia’s regulatory environment, where Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) RMiT, PDPA, and the Cyber Security Act 2024 impose specific obligations on organisations, getting the scope right […]
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