KUALA LUMPUR: Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX) has inked an agreement with cybersecurity solutions provider EC-Council International Ltd to offer cybersecurity services for large enterprises in Malaysia.

In a statement yesterday, the group said EC-Council Global Services Sdn Bhd (EGS) will acquire 100% of DNeX Technology Sdn Bhd, which operates a security operations centre in Malaysia. DNeX will, in turn, acquire a 15% stake in EGS, which offers services such as security training, technology and professional services locally.

DNeX executive deputy chairman Datuk Samsul Husin said the partnership was timely and bodes well for the group.

“With the advancement in digital technology and the development of more sophisticated cybersecurity that disrupt conventional businesses worldwide, we believe EC-Council has what it takes to push DNeX to new heights,” said Samsul.

EC-Council Group chief executive officer and president Jay Bavisi said the deal would allow it to bring its expertise to Malaysian enterprises.