Impact (cyber security)
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The International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) is a not-for-profit comprehensive global public-private partnership alliance against cyber threats
. IMPACT is positioned to assist partner countries focusing on developing nations in broadening their cybersecurity capabilities and capacity.
IMPACT is a politically neutral platform, bringing together governments, academia
, industry leaders, international organisation, think tanks and cybersecurity experts to enhance the global community's capacity to prevent, defend against and respond to cyber threats.
The IMPACT initiative was officially announced by Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
, the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia
during the closing ceremony of the 15th World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) 2006, held in the Austin, Texas, United States
. In the beginning, IMPACT was known as “International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Terrorism”, and later the
word “Terrorism”, from the name, was changed to “Threats”. This was following feedback from government authorities,
IMPACT’s International Advisory Board (IAB) Members and industry partners, during the World Cyber Security Summit (WCSS) in 2008, Kuala Lumpur
. IMPACT’s Global Headquarters is based in Cyberjaya
, Malaysia.
, the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia
and witnessed by Honourable Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak
, current Prime Minister of Malaysia
and Dr. Hamadoun Touré
, the Secretary-General
of the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU
).
IMPACT's Global Headquarters envelops seven acre estate near Kuala Lumpur
with a current infrastructure of over 58000 square feet (5,388.4 m²). Modelled after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) in Atlanta, United States
, IMPACT operates a comprehensive Global Response Centre (GRC) designed to be the foremost cyber threat resource centre in the world. As the main hub of IMPACT, GRC is fully equipped with a crisis room, IT and communications facilities, a fully functional Security Operations Centre (SOC), fully secure data centre, on-site broadcasting centre and VIP viewing gallery. GRC plays a pivotal role in securing the objectives of International Telecommunications Union’s Global Cybersecurity Agenda (ITU
’s GCA) by placing the technical measures to combat newly evolved cyber threats.
Through the GRC, IMPACT provides the global community with network early warnings system (NEWS), expert locator, team management, remediation, automated threat analysis system, trend libraries, visualization of global threats, country-specific threats, incident and case management, trend monitoring and analysis, knowledge base, reporting, and resolution finder among others.
IMPACT’s Global Headquarters is also the physical and operational home of the Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA), a framework for international cooperation initiated by the ITU
. The GCA is aimed at finding strategic solutions to boost confidence and security in an increasingly networked information society.
inked into a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU
) in which IMPACT’s Global Headquarters in Cyberjaya
, Malaysia, effectively became the physical and operational home of the GCA. Under this landmark collaboration, IMPACT provides ITU
’s 192 Member States with the expertise, facilities and resources to effectively address cyber threats.
its inception.
Threat (computer)
In Computer security a threat is a possible danger that might exploit a vulnerability to breach security and thus cause possible harm.A threat can be either "intentional" or "accidental" In Computer security a threat is a possible danger that might exploit a vulnerability to breach security and...
. IMPACT is positioned to assist partner countries focusing on developing nations in broadening their cybersecurity capabilities and capacity.
IMPACT is a politically neutral platform, bringing together governments, academia
Academia
Academia is the community of students and scholars engaged in higher education and research.-Etymology:The word comes from the akademeia in ancient Greece. Outside the city walls of Athens, the gymnasium was made famous by Plato as a center of learning...
, industry leaders, international organisation, think tanks and cybersecurity experts to enhance the global community's capacity to prevent, defend against and respond to cyber threats.
The IMPACT initiative was officially announced by Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Tun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi is a Malaysian politician who served as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2009. He was also the President of the United Malays National Organisation , the largest political party in Malaysia, and led the governing Barisan Nasional parliamentary coalition...
, the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia
Prime Minister of Malaysia
The Prime Minister of Malaysia is the indirectly elected head of government of Malaysia. He is officially appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the head of state, who in HM's judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House of Representatives , the...
during the closing ceremony of the 15th World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) 2006, held in the Austin, Texas, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In the beginning, IMPACT was known as “International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Terrorism”, and later the
word “Terrorism”, from the name, was changed to “Threats”. This was following feedback from government authorities,
IMPACT’s International Advisory Board (IAB) Members and industry partners, during the World Cyber Security Summit (WCSS) in 2008, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
. IMPACT’s Global Headquarters is based in Cyberjaya
Cyberjaya
Cyberjaya is a town with a science park as the core that forms a key part of the Multimedia Super Corridor in Malaysia. It is located in the district of Sepang, Selangor and is situated about 50 km south of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia...
, Malaysia.
Headquarters
IMPACT’s Global Headquarters was launched on 20 May 2009 by Honourable Tun Abdullah Ahmad BadawiAbdullah Ahmad Badawi
Tun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi is a Malaysian politician who served as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2009. He was also the President of the United Malays National Organisation , the largest political party in Malaysia, and led the governing Barisan Nasional parliamentary coalition...
, the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia
Prime Minister of Malaysia
The Prime Minister of Malaysia is the indirectly elected head of government of Malaysia. He is officially appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the head of state, who in HM's judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House of Representatives , the...
and witnessed by Honourable Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak
Najib Tun Razak
Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is the sixth, and since 2009, Prime Minister of Malaysia. He previously held the post of Deputy Prime Minister from 7 January 2004 until he succeeded Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister on 3 April 2009. Najib is President of the United...
, current Prime Minister of Malaysia
Prime Minister of Malaysia
The Prime Minister of Malaysia is the indirectly elected head of government of Malaysia. He is officially appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the head of state, who in HM's judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House of Representatives , the...
and Dr. Hamadoun Touré
Hamadoun Touré
Dr. Hamadoun Touré of Mali has been Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union , the specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to information and communication technologies , since 2007. He was re-elected for a second four-year term in 2010...
, the Secretary-General
Secretary-General
-International intergovernmental organizations:-International nongovernmental organizations:-Sports governing bodies:...
of the International Telecommunication Union
International Telecommunication Union
The International Telecommunication Union is the specialized agency of the United Nations which is responsible for information and communication technologies...
(ITU
Itu
Itu is an old and historic municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2009 was 157,384 and the area is 641.68 km². The elevation is 583 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, meaning big waterfall. Itu is linked with the highway numbered the SP-75 and are flowed...
).
IMPACT's Global Headquarters envelops seven acre estate near Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
with a current infrastructure of over 58000 square feet (5,388.4 m²). Modelled after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services headquartered in Druid Hills, unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, in Greater Atlanta...
(CDC) in Atlanta, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, IMPACT operates a comprehensive Global Response Centre (GRC) designed to be the foremost cyber threat resource centre in the world. As the main hub of IMPACT, GRC is fully equipped with a crisis room, IT and communications facilities, a fully functional Security Operations Centre (SOC), fully secure data centre, on-site broadcasting centre and VIP viewing gallery. GRC plays a pivotal role in securing the objectives of International Telecommunications Union’s Global Cybersecurity Agenda (ITU
Itu
Itu is an old and historic municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2009 was 157,384 and the area is 641.68 km². The elevation is 583 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, meaning big waterfall. Itu is linked with the highway numbered the SP-75 and are flowed...
’s GCA) by placing the technical measures to combat newly evolved cyber threats.
Through the GRC, IMPACT provides the global community with network early warnings system (NEWS), expert locator, team management, remediation, automated threat analysis system, trend libraries, visualization of global threats, country-specific threats, incident and case management, trend monitoring and analysis, knowledge base, reporting, and resolution finder among others.
IMPACT’s Global Headquarters is also the physical and operational home of the Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA), a framework for international cooperation initiated by the ITU
Itu
Itu is an old and historic municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2009 was 157,384 and the area is 641.68 km². The elevation is 583 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, meaning big waterfall. Itu is linked with the highway numbered the SP-75 and are flowed...
. The GCA is aimed at finding strategic solutions to boost confidence and security in an increasingly networked information society.
Collaboration with the ITU
On 3 September 2008, IMPACT and the ITUItu
Itu is an old and historic municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2009 was 157,384 and the area is 641.68 km². The elevation is 583 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, meaning big waterfall. Itu is linked with the highway numbered the SP-75 and are flowed...
inked into a Memorandum of Understanding
Memorandum of understanding
A memorandum of understanding is a document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used in cases where parties either do not imply a legal commitment or in...
(MoU
MOU
MOU, MoU, Mou or mou may refer to:* Memorandum of understanding* Minutes of Use, in telecommunication operations* Ministry of Unification, a branch of the South Korean government.* The Museum of Osaka University...
) in which IMPACT’s Global Headquarters in Cyberjaya
Cyberjaya
Cyberjaya is a town with a science park as the core that forms a key part of the Multimedia Super Corridor in Malaysia. It is located in the district of Sepang, Selangor and is situated about 50 km south of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia...
, Malaysia, effectively became the physical and operational home of the GCA. Under this landmark collaboration, IMPACT provides ITU
Itu
Itu is an old and historic municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2009 was 157,384 and the area is 641.68 km². The elevation is 583 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, meaning big waterfall. Itu is linked with the highway numbered the SP-75 and are flowed...
’s 192 Member States with the expertise, facilities and resources to effectively address cyber threats.
Advisory board
IMPACT’s International Advisory Board consists of international luminaries in the field of cybersecurity and its industry partners who are globally influential. Current International Advisory Board members are:- Dr. Hamadoun TouréHamadoun TouréDr. Hamadoun Touré of Mali has been Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union , the specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to information and communication technologies , since 2007. He was re-elected for a second four-year term in 2010...
, Secretary-GeneralSecretary-General-International intergovernmental organizations:-International nongovernmental organizations:-Sports governing bodies:...
of the ITUItuItu is an old and historic municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2009 was 157,384 and the area is 641.68 km². The elevation is 583 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, meaning big waterfall. Itu is linked with the highway numbered the SP-75 and are flowed... - Steve Chang, FounderEntrepreneurAn entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
& Chairman of Trend MicroTrend MicroTrend Micro Inc. is a computer security company. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and markets Trend Micro Internet Security, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security, OfficeScan, and other related security products and services... - Ayman Hariri, Chairman of Oger Systems
- Mikko HyppönenMikko HyppönenMikko Hermanni Hyppönen is a computer security expert and columnist.-Career:Mikko Hyppönen is the Chief Research Officer for F-Secure. He has worked with F-Secure in Finland since 1991....
, Chief Research Officer of F-SecureF-SecureF-Secure Corporation is an anti-virus and computer security software company based in Helsinki, Finland. The company has 18 country offices and a presence in more than 100 countries, with Security Lab operations in Helsinki, Finland and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia... - Eugene KasperskyEugene KasperskyEugene Kaspersky is a specialist in the information security field. He has written articles on computer virology and speaks regularly at security seminars and conferences...
, FounderEntrepreneurAn entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
and Chief Executive OfficerChief executive officerA chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Kaspersky LabKaspersky LabKaspersky Lab is a Russian computer security company, co-founded by Natalia Kaspersky and Eugene Kaspersky in 1997, offering anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and anti-intrusion products... - Prof. Fred Piper, Cryptologist, FounderEntrepreneurAn entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
of the Information Security Group at Royal Holloway, University of LondonRoyal Holloway, University of LondonRoyal Holloway, University of London is a constituent college of the University of London. The college has three faculties, 18 academic departments, and about 8,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 130 different countries... - John W. ThompsonJohn W. ThompsonJohn W. Thompson is a former vice-president at IBM and the former Chief Executive Officer of Symantec Corporation. He is presently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Symantec Corporation and CEO of Virtual Instruments...
, Chairman of the BoardChairman of the BoardThe Chairman of the Board is a seat of office in an organization, especially of corporations.Chairman of the Board may also refer to:*Chairman of the Board , a 1998 film*Chairmen of the Board , a 1970s American soul music group...
, Symantec Corporation
A Global Support System
The international community, both in the public and private spheres – has given its wide-ranging support to IMPACT fromits inception.
- The Malaysian Government provided US $13m in seed funding with a view to establish IMPACT’s central headquarters equipped with the best facilities for international community.
- F-SecureF-SecureF-Secure Corporation is an anti-virus and computer security software company based in Helsinki, Finland. The company has 18 country offices and a presence in more than 100 countries, with Security Lab operations in Helsinki, Finland and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
has contributed its expertise in establishing IMPACT’s Global Response Centre – designed as the first line of defence against cyber threats. - Kaspersky LabKaspersky LabKaspersky Lab is a Russian computer security company, co-founded by Natalia Kaspersky and Eugene Kaspersky in 1997, offering anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and anti-intrusion products...
provided technical expertise in setting up IMPACT’s Network Early Warning System (NEWS) in the Global Response Centre. - SANS InstituteSANS InstituteThe SANS Institute is a private US company that specializes in internet security training. It was founded in 1989, provides computer security training, professional certification through Global Information Assurance Certification , and a research archive - the SANS Reading Room...
and EC-Council has given a grant of US$1m each to IMPACT to create scholarships schemes for developing nations that will help enhance and build capacity and capability in cybersecurity. - Symantec Corporation assisted by establishing a Centre of Excellence for IMPACT’s Government Security Scorecard.
External links
- Speech by YAB Dato' Seri Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia during WCIT 2008, Kuala Lumpur
- Tackling cyberthreats, championing cyberpeace
Video Clips
- IMPACT's Official Launch Video
- CNBC's interview with IMPACT Chairman on African cybersecurity
- Bloomberg's interview with IMPACT Chairman in Singapore for their Asia Confidential program
- BBC World's interview on IMPACT with the head of the UN's International Telecommunication Union
- Inauguration of IMPACT Global Headquarters