Singapore High Commissioner Laurence Bay and Chief Executive Officer of Progresif Sdn Bhd Nurul Haniah Jaafar with senior representatives from ST Engineering and Progresif during the signing ceremony. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Progresif Sdn Bhd, a leading telecommunications company in Brunei recently signed a Collaboration Agreement with ST Engineering Info-Security Pte. Ltd. (STE Infosec), a renowned cybersecurity solutions and service provider based in Singapore.
The strategic partnership was formalised at the sidelines of Brunei Cyber Security (CySec) Conference 2024 held at the Empire Hotel Brunei from 18th to 19th September themed “Cyber Vigilance and Data Sovereignty: Shielding the Digital Horizon.”
In attendance as witnesses during the signing were Singapore High Commissioner Laurence Bay, along with Deputy High Commissioner, Shaun Grosse.
Progresif in a press release said that the collaboration marks a significant milestone in Brunei’s journey towards enhanced digital security.
By combining Progresif’s local expertise and telecommunications infrastructure with STE Infosec’s advanced cybersecurity solutions and services, this partnership aims to elevate Brunei’s cyber defense capabilities.
The initiative focuses on the joint development and operation of advanced cybersecurity solutions, including Security Operation Centre (SOC) services.
This collaboration aims to leverage global expertise while fostering domestic talent, ensuring round-the-clock threat monitoring, and implementing cutting-edge defense mechanisms.
Progresif is taking proactive steps to safeguard its business interests and customer data in the rapidly evolving digital landscape by fortifying its digital resilience and cultivating a skilled cybersecurity workforce.
Chief Executive Officer of Progresif Sdn Bhd Nurul Haniah Jaafar commented on the partnership. “Our collaboration with STE Infosec aligns perfectly with Brunei’s vision for a secure digital future. By joining forces, we are strengthening our nation’s cyber defenses and fostering innovation and growth in the local technology sector.”
Meanwhile, President, Cyber for ST Engineering Goh Eng Choon said, "Robust cybersecurity is essential for safeguarding sensitive data and building trust in our digital age.
"By proactively establishing a Security Operation Centre and ensuring 24/7 threat monitoring, we empower our cyber defenders with the advanced solutions necessary to protect what matters most to our customers.
"Our collaboration with Progresif will position Progresif and ST Engineering to jointly bring advanced cybersecurity capabilities to various sectors in Brunei."
ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the US, serving customers in more than 100 countries.
Progresif said that Tthe Cyber Security Conference served as the perfect platform to introduce the partnership, where attendees had the opportunity to learn about the latest cybersecurity trends and how the Progresif-STE Infosec collaboration will contribute to Brunei’s digital resilience. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
