Nonthaburi, Ministry of DE kicks off cyber security. In order to raise the level of readiness to cope after 1,158 agencies discovered data leaks. and 15 million data leaks
Mr. Prasert Chandraruangthong, Minister of Digital Economy and Society or DE, as Chairman of the Cyber Security Oversight Committee Chaired the meeting to kick off the operational plan according to the Act. Maintaining cyber security in 2019, fiscal year 2024
However, today is a good opportunity to kick off to achieve results, which in 2024 will be a challenging year and every agency must pay attention. Yesterday the Prime Minister was informed that there was a leak of 15 million baht of data. Information that the Prime Minister has urged to maintain information security Security news Cyber threats that will cause suffering to the citizens There will also be the issue of digital wallets where there will be bad people. It will create a threat. From now on, the Ministry of DE will work proactively. Get ahead of those who don’t wish you well. and raise the level of readiness to deal with information during this urgent period. Will have the Office of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDC) set up a Personal Data Violation Surveillance Center or PDPC Eagle Eye to expedite the inspection of information disclosed to the public. along with searching and monitoring Personal information leak
During the period 9 – 20 Nov. 2023, operations were carried out and had the following results: 3,119 agencies (government/private sector) were inspected. Data leaks were detected/agencies were notified in 1,158 matters. Agencies corrected. Then there are 781 stories. There were also 3 cases of personal data trading which are being investigated and prosecuted together with The Police Technology Crime Investigation Headquarters has ordered the PDPC Eagle Eye Center to expedite inspections of 9,000 agencies in 30 days.
In addition, it is also assigned The Office of the National Cyber Security Commission (NCMC) investigates vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity system. or information security system Especially government agencies that are critical information infrastructure (CII) agencies such as energy and public health. Government services and finance and banking, etc. by checking for vulnerabilities of the cybersecurity system During the period 9-20 Nov. 2023, in which the system was inspected. cybersecurity, a total of 91 agencies have found that 21 agencies have high levels of risk and the NBTC has notified them to make corrections.
Including the trading of Thai people’s information on the darkweb (illegal website) that are commonly used by criminals or online thieves) totaling 3 matters which are currently being investigated and prosecuted together with the S.T.C., as well as assigned to the NCPO and NBTC together with relevant agencies such as the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Federation of Thai Industries Thai Bankers Association Thai Life Assurance Association Thai Hotel Association Including the media sector network Raise awareness about personal data protection Prevention of various risks That may occur if the agency’s security procedures are not followed. Knowledge about maintaining security, etc.
In addition, orders were given to expedite inspections. Improper disclosure of information and cybersecurity systems of various agencies, especially government agencies that have large amounts of citizen information It was also found that there was leaked information. and has given orders to expedite corrections If any agency repeats the same mistake, it will be strictly punished. In accordance with the law.
Source: Thai News Agency