KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, February 27, 2025 — Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, has announced the establishment of Malaysia's first Security Operations Center (SOC) on Amazon Web Services (AWS) through its partnership with LifeTech Group, Southeast Asia’s leading managed cybersecurity services provider. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to bolster data security for enterprises across Malaysia and reduce security operation costs by up to 40%.
LifeTech, which has pioneered managed cybersecurity services since 1989, will utilize this new SOC to support organizations across various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and government, helping them to keep their data secure and local.
“Our collaboration with Kyndryl marks a significant step in enhancing our ability to safeguard organizations in Malaysia,” said Dato’ KK Loh, Chairman and CEO of LifeTech Group. He added, “By transforming our Security Operations Center using a next-generation unified platform, we are empowering our customers across multiple industries, including National Critical Information Infrastructure, to strengthen their cyber resilience and respond swiftly to threats.”
This SOC will not only meet the compliance requirements dictated by Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank of Malaysia) but also help organizations benchmark their cyber resilience maturity against industry standards. This move reflects the growing necessity for organizations to address complex security challenges effectively, leveraging advanced technology and strategies.
The partnership with Kyndryl involves the implementation of sophisticated cybersecurity services such as threat intelligence, incident response, and managed detection and response. This holistic approach is expected to provide the necessary support for organizations facing increasing vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
Effendi Azmi Hashim, Managing Director of Kyndryl Malaysia and Indonesia, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating, “This partnership reflects our shared vision to deliver innovative, scalable, and resilient cybersecurity solutions. It allows us to protect mission-critical business data and applications using local cloud infrastructure.”
Through this innovative program, LifeTech and Kyndryl aim to implement what is described as a world-class next-generation SOC platform. This initiative features Kyndryl's Security Intelligence and Automation framework intended to increase detection and response capabilities, and operational efficiencies for organizations across the region.
Central to the SOC transformation project is the migration and integration of customer platforms with advanced threat intelligence, providing organizations with monitoring, automation, and analytics capabilities all on one platform. This integration will facilitate faster searches, queries, and investigations, significantly reducing the costs associated with traditional on-premises security infrastructures.
The system anticipates not only meeting foundational security operational needs but also extending its capabilities to include proactive risk mitigation planning, identity and cloud security solutions, and advanced incident forensics defense. This comprehensive strategy is aimed at addressing the lifecycle of cyber threats, ensuring continuous improvement and resilience against prospective challenges.
The new SOC is also set to adopt Zero Trust Services, which involve safeguarding business assets through enhanced identity and endpoint security solutions, as well as stringent cloud security measures. Such multifaceted protection strategies are increasingly important as organizations face more sophisticated cyber threats.
LifeTech’s longstanding presence and expertise provide it with valuable insights to advance its cybersecurity solutions effectively. With its focus on delivering state-of-the-art cyber security and network solutions, LifeTech’s world-class team provides 24/7 real-time monitoring and automated incident response, ensuring comprehensive end-to-end protection.
The collaboration between Kyndryl and LifeTech is expected to play an integral role not only in enhancing cybersecurity for Malaysian organizations but also positioning Malaysia as a leader in high-standard cybersecurity practices within the ASEAN region. Increasingly, businesses are recognizing the need for state-of-the-art cybersecurity measures, particularly within the realms of e-commerce, healthcare, and other sectors where sensitive data is significantly at risk.
With the increasing volume of cyber attacks, the prospect of having advanced SOC capabilities is reassuring for Malaysian enterprises. This partnership establishes a benchmark for operational efficiency and proactive threat management, reflecting the importance of cybersecurity resilience as part of the overall infrastructure framework.
For additional information about LifeTech and Kyndryl's initiatives and capabilities, visit their respective websites: www.lifetech.com.my and www.kyndryl.com.