MYNIC highlights need to strengthen internet security in the quantum era

• Collaboration with NACSA strengthens DNS security and national cyber resilience
• Training initiatives expand technical capabilities across industry, academia and government

MYNIC Berhad (MYNIC), an agency under the Ministry of Digital and the registry for Malaysia’s .MY domain name, has organised a programme to strengthen internet security readiness in anticipation of emerging risks posed by quantum computing.

Held in Putrajaya, the programme brought together approximately 300 participants, including alumni of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) training, industry players and university students, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and capabilities.

The event was graced by minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo and attended by MYNIC chairman Raja Iskandar Shah Raja Ibrahim Shah and CEO Hasnul Fadhly Hasan, reflecting continued commitment to strengthening the national cybersecurity agenda and building a more resilient internet ecosystem.

Quantum computing is expected to have a significant impact on digital security, particularly in cryptography and data protection. As these technologies evolve, early preparedness through approaches such as post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is increasingly important to ensure systems remain secure and resilient.

Within the internet ecosystem, the Domain Name System (DNS) enables users to access websites using easy-to-remember names rather than complex IP addresses. As the quantum era approaches, strengthening the security of this system has become increasingly critical.

DNSSEC plays an important role in this context, helping ensure website addresses are authentic and trustworthy, reducing the risk of redirection to fraudulent sites that could lead to scams, data theft and other cyber threats. It is also seen as a foundational step towards future security technologies such as PQC.

The programme builds on ongoing collaboration between MYNIC and the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) to strengthen DNS security in Malaysia. More than 200 participants from government and private sector organisations have undergone DNSSEC training across multiple phases, particularly involving critical national sectors.

Efforts are also being extended to higher education institutions to raise awareness of domain name security and build future cybersecurity talent, with MYNIC aiming to expand training and awareness initiatives involving both academia and industry.

The programme also served as a platform to bring together DNSSEC training alumni, industry players and academia to exchange insights on developments in quantum computing and its implications for internet security, particularly in post-quantum cryptography and the need for more resilient digital infrastructure.

In his address, Gobind (pic) emphasised that DNSSEC extends beyond individual protection, safeguarding the broader internet ecosystem from threats such as phishing and fraud while strengthening public trust.

He added that initiatives such as DNSSEC training play an important role in building credible technical talent and encouraged participants to contribute to the development of digital security solutions.

Meanwhile, Raja Iskandar Shah noted that MYNIC’s role extends beyond domain name registration to ensuring the security, stability and reliability of the .MY domain ecosystem. He said ongoing efforts in training, awareness and collaboration reflect MYNIC’s commitment to enhancing technical capabilities and governance in addressing increasingly complex cybersecurity challenges.

As the .MY domain registry, MYNIC continues to drive the development of Malaysia’s internet ecosystem through a comprehensive approach encompassing operational excellence, security, governance and stakeholder engagement. The agency notes that initiatives such as this strengthen national preparedness against emerging technological threats while supporting talent development and digital leadership among future generations.

Following the programme, MYNIC said the knowledge shared would support ongoing efforts to build a secure, stable and trusted internet environment in Malaysia.