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OIC-CERT 5G announced Harmonised and Unified Cybersecurity Certification System for 5G
The Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation , Computer Emergency Response Team , OIC-CERT 5G Security Working Group has announced the launch of a Harmonised and Unified Cybersecurity Certification System , HUCCS as part 3 of the OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework . This is in order to provide a common assurance mechanism systematically and comprehensively for the individually certified cybersecurity outcomes of 5G networks and services among the OIC member states .
HUCCS is a timely update of the OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework released in early 2022 . The proposal and contents of the HUCCS has been agreed upon by the OIC- CERT Board Members during a meeting held on October 8 , 2023 in Abu Dhabi . It is identified as a work item under the OIC-CERT 5G Security Working Group , WG and part of the periodic refreshment of OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework to keep it updated .
HUCCS promotes the cross-recognition of cybersecurity certifications , increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of deploying 5G solutions and helps improve the overall cybersecurity level for OIC member states and their stakeholders . It is based on four basic principles and a documentary system that guide the OIC member countries to design , implement , improve , and continuously optimise cybersecurity certifications .
HUCCS also defines the roles and responsibilities of different practitioners involved in the certification and crossrecognition process and the actions and approaches to maintain HUCCS in the long term . It offers a conduit for OIC member states to enter new market space in partnership with other countries leveraging on HUCCS to reduce barriers of entry , cost of business , and time to market .
The OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework is an advanced control agreement that establishes the global norms for the safe and secure operation of the next-generation network . This framework includes international cooperation , risk assessment and management , cybersecurity maturity , authentication and identity management , privacy protection and compliance with international laws .
With the emergence of the 5G , members felt the need to prioritise the security aspect of this upcoming technology ; thus , the OIC-CERT 5G Security WG was formed . The WG is jointly led by Cybersecurity Malaysia , an agency under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Malaysia and the OIC-CERT Permanent Secretariat , and Huawei UAE , an OIC-CERT commercial member .
The OIC-CERT was established in year 2009 , as a platform for member countries to explore and develop collaborative initiatives and potential partnerships in matters pertaining to cyber security to strengthen self-reliant in the cyberspace . To date , the OIC-CERT has 60 members from 28 OIC countries .
CyberSecurity Malaysia is the national cybersecurity specialist and technical agency under the purview of the Ministry of Communications and Digital , KKD .
CyberSecurity Malaysia is committed to provide a broad range of cybersecurity innovation-led services , programmes and initiatives to help reduce the vulnerability of digital systems , and at the same time strengthen Malaysia ’ s self-reliance in cyberspace . CyberSecurity Malaysia is one of the co-founders of the OIC-CERT and the Permanent Secretariat of the OIC-CERT . p
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