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UM Flagship Community Program

UMCYBERSAFE


Professor Ts. Dr. Nor Badrul Anuar Bin Juma'at

Empowering Society with Cybersecurity Education

Empowering Society through Advanced Cybersecurity Awareness and Education

Building a safer digital Malaysia by bridging the knowledge gap in cybersecurity across all communities.

The Digital Threat

Scam Epidemic

Over RM 1.3 billion lost to online scams in Malaysia (2023), with increasing trends in phishing and social engineering.

Vulnerable Youth

Rising cases of cyberbullying, grooming, and digital addiction among students due to low cybersecurity literacy.

Awareness Gap

Adults and seniors lack fundamental skills to detect sophisticated AI-driven fraud and data theft attempts.

3 Pillars of UMCYBERSAFE

Resilient Generation

Developing specialized modules to build cyber-resilience among youth and educators.

Adult Empowerment

Equipping parents and teachers with knowledge to protect households and detect online threats.

Cyber-Ready Readiness

Building a generation of students who are practically siaga (ready) for cybersecurity challenges.

Sub-Project 1

Cyber-Resilient Generation

Developing comprehensive cybersecurity modules for school environments. Focusing on digital ethics, private data protection, and identifying malicious links.

Leader: Fazidah Binti Othman
SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 9: Industry & Innovation
Sub-Project 2

Empowering Adults

Interactive sessions for parents and teachers to understand the "Red Flags" of online grooming, financial scams, and identity theft.

Leader: Ali Fauzi Bin Ahmad Khan
SDG 16: Peace & Justice SDG 17: Partnerships
Sub-Project 3

Cyber-Ready Students

Practical training for secondary students on system security, fundamental cryptography, and safe networking to prepare for the digital workforce.

Leader: Dr. Muhammad Faiz Bin Mohd Zaki
SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 8: Decent Work

Strategic Milestones

Activity / Strategic MilestoneStatus / Achievement
Cybersecurity Module Development (Schools)IN PROGRESS
ToT (Training of Trainers) for EducatorsPLANNED
Awareness Workshops for B40 CommunitiesIn Implementation
Knowledge Transfer via FSKTM Lab FacilitiesOngoing
Development of Cyber-Safety Digital DashboardConceptual Phase

Strategic Ecosystem

CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM)
PDRM (Commercial Crime)
Ministry of Education (MOE)
MDEC Malaysia
NACSA Malaysia
Selangor State Education Dept

Last Update: 22/12/2025