Maximus Consulting Sdn Bhd — Maximus Group

Cybersecurity and Regulatory Assurance for Malaysia.

Maximus helps Malaysian organisations translate national, sector-specific and international cybersecurity requirements into practical governance, risk, assurance and resilience programmes.

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Regulatory Landscape

Navigating Malaysia's Cybersecurity Requirements

Malaysian organisations may be subject to national cybersecurity legislation, NCII obligations, sector-specific regulatory requirements, personal data protection rules and contractual security standards. Maximus helps organisations determine which requirements apply and build an integrated programme for addressing them.

National Cybersecurity & NCII
Malaysia's Cyber Security Act 2024 establishes national cybersecurity governance and requirements relating to National Critical Information Infrastructure, cybersecurity risk management, incident notification, cybersecurity audits and prescribed cybersecurity services.
Financial Services & Technology Risk
Banking, payment services and capital markets entities operate under Bank Negara Malaysia's Risk Management in Technology requirements, technology risk guidelines for payment services regulatees, and Securities Commission technology risk management guidelines, covering outsourcing, cloud and operational resilience.
Critical Infrastructure & Operational Technology
Organisations across energy, telecommunications, transport, water and industrial operations face converging obligations spanning designated NCII sectors, sector regulator requirements, and recognised OT/ICS security practices including IEC 62443.
Personal Data Protection
The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and its 2024 amendment introduce obligations spanning Data Protection Officer appointment, data-breach notification, cross-border transfer requirements, and sector-specific privacy codes of practice.

These obligations sit alongside internationally recognised standards that organisations may adopt on a regulatory, contractual or risk-based basis — not as a substitute for local legal requirements, but as implementation frameworks that support them.

Cyber Security Act 2024 NCII Sectors BNM Risk Management in Technology BNM Technology Requirements – Payment Services SC Guidelines on Technology Risk Management PDPA 2010 & Amendment 2024 Energy Commission Requirements MCMC Regulatory Requirements ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS IEC 62443 / OT
Industries Supported

Sector-Focused Cybersecurity Assurance

Banking, Insurance & Financial Services
Programmes aligned to RMiT, technology risk and operational resilience expectations.
Capital Markets & Payment Services
Technology risk governance calibrated to Securities Commission and payment services requirements.
Telecommunications & Digital Infrastructure
Cybersecurity and resilience programmes for operators managing national connectivity infrastructure.
Energy, Utilities & Industrial Operations
OT/ICS cybersecurity assessment and governance for industrial and critical operators.
Transport, Aviation & Logistics
Cybersecurity and continuity programmes supporting critical transport and logistics operations.
Healthcare
Privacy and cybersecurity governance for organisations managing sensitive health information.
Government & Public Services
Governance and assurance support for public sector and government-related organisations.
Data Centres & Cloud Services
Infrastructure operators managing overlapping ISO, sector and cloud risk obligations.
Services for Malaysia

From Regulatory Requirements to Operational Assurance

Exact scope is determined by an organisation's regulatory status, sector, systems, risk profile and contractual obligations.

Regulatory Applicability & Gap Assessment
Determining which national, sector and contractual requirements apply, and where current practice falls short.
Cybersecurity Governance & Programme Development
Governance structures, policies and accountability frameworks built for Malaysia's regulatory context.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Structured risk identification and treatment aligned to regulatory and business priorities.
NCII Readiness Assessment
Readiness support for organisations designated, or considering their exposure, under NCII obligations.
Independent Cybersecurity Audit
Independent audit support aligned to statutory, sector and internal governance requirements.
ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation & Internal Audit
ISMS design, risk treatment and internal audit support for certification-ready management systems.
Privacy & Personal Data Protection Advisory
PDPA compliance programmes, DPO advisory and data governance uplift for cross-border and domestic operations.
OT & ICS Cybersecurity Assessment
OT and ICS/SCADA cybersecurity programme design for industrial and critical infrastructure operators.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
VAPT across ICT and OT environments, aligned to audit and regulatory expectations.
Cloud & Third-Party Risk Assessment
Outsourcing, cloud and vendor risk assessment aligned to sector technology risk requirements.
Incident-Response Readiness & Cyber Exercises
Incident-response planning and simulation exercises aligned to statutory notification timelines.
Business Continuity & Operational Resilience
BCMS design, business impact analysis and resilience planning for critical operations.
Our Approach

One Integrated Cybersecurity Programme

Organisations should not manage RMiT, the Cyber Security Act, PDPA, ISO 27001 and sector requirements as completely separate initiatives.

01
Determine
Applicable Obligations
Establish which national, sector and contractual requirements apply to the organisation.
02
Map
Overlapping Requirements
Identify where statutory, regulatory and standards-based requirements converge or duplicate.
03
Assess
Governance, Processes & Technologies
Evaluate current maturity against applicable obligations and leading practice.
04
Prioritise
Gaps by Risk & Exposure
Sequence remediation based on risk materiality and regulatory exposure.
05
Implement
Proportionate Controls
Design and implement controls calibrated to organisational risk and regulatory obligation.
06
Verify
Effectiveness
Confirm control effectiveness through assessment, independent audit and technical testing.
07
Maintain
Evidence & Continuous Improvement
Sustain audit-ready evidence and adapt the programme as obligations and operations evolve.
Standards & Frameworks

Supporting Standards and Frameworks

These standards are not automatically Malaysian laws. Their adoption may be regulatory, contractual, voluntary or risk-based, and Maximus helps organisations select and implement the frameworks relevant to their obligations.

ISO/IEC 27001 ISO/IEC 27002 ISO/IEC 27005 ISO/IEC 27017 ISO/IEC 27018 ISO/IEC 27701 ISO 22301 ISO/IEC 20000-1 ISO/IEC 42001 IEC 62443 ISO/IEC 27019 ISO 27799 NIST CSF 2.0 NIST SP 800-82 CIS Critical Security Controls PCI DSS
Why Maximus

More Than 20 Years Supporting Organisations in Malaysia

For more than two decades, Maximus has supported Malaysian organisations in strengthening information security, technology governance, risk management, regulatory assurance and operational resilience. Our experience spans regulated institutions, government-related organisations, telecommunications, energy and utilities, transportation, aviation, industrial operations and other technology-dependent environments.

20+ Years in Malaysia
Sustained regional presence supporting Malaysian organisations across regulatory cycles.
Regional Regulatory-Assurance Experience
Cross-border cybersecurity and compliance experience across APAC regulatory regimes.
Regulated & Critical-Infrastructure Depth
Experience across regulated institutions and critical-infrastructure operating environments.
Governance, Risk, Audit & Technical Integration
One team spanning governance design, technical testing and independent audit.
Local Requirements, International Standards
Practical alignment of Malaysian regulatory requirements with recognised international frameworks.
Risk-Based & Evidence-Driven
Implementation prioritised by risk materiality, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
End-to-End Support
From readiness assessment through implementation, audit, testing and continual improvement.

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Regulatory requirements vary according to an organisation's activities, licensing status, NCII designation and operating environment. Information on this page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice.