Cyber security of national importance

Source: Bangkok Post.

Information security experts are urging the government to set up an independent office of national cyber security responsible for national data security issues.

The unrest in Bangkok and several other provinces nationwide last week raised concerns that cyber security has become of paramount importance to the kingdom.

The internet and other methods of digital communication have the potential to be used to conduct cyber warfare. For example, attacks could be launched against critical infrastructure, government and communications systems, but there is not yet any neutral organisation responsible for national security issues, said security expert Prinya Hom-anek, ACIS Professional Centre president and founder.