KUALA LUMPUR, 19 May 2026 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through its Cybersecurity Research Centre (CYRES) introduced OwlSight at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition 2026, reflecting growing efforts to strengthen sustainable and accessible cybersecurity resilience within increasingly complex digital environments.

Developed collaboratively between CYRES and BitRanger, OwlSight was introduced as a Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS) platform designed to support organisations facing challenges in maintaining continuous cybersecurity monitoring due to high operational costs, infrastructure limitations, and shortages in specialised expertise.

The platform adopts a lightweight and scalable deployment model through distributed monitoring nodes combined with centralised analytical capabilities, enabling organisations to establish continuous threat visibility without the extensive financial and administrative burden associated with conventional Security Operations Centers (SOC). Its modular and vendor-agnostic architecture also allows integration across diverse operational environments, making the system particularly relevant for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), educational institutions, and sectors with limited cybersecurity resources.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shankar Karuppayah, long-term cybersecurity resilience depends on operational sustainability as much as technological capability.

“Many organisations are aware of cyber threats, yet awareness alone does not create resilience. The true challenge lies in building security systems that institutions can continuously operate, adapt, and trust without exhausting their financial and human capacities,” he said.

The innovation also reflects the increasing importance of locally developed cybersecurity technologies within Malaysia’s evolving digital ecosystem, particularly amid growing discussions surrounding cyber sovereignty, institutional preparedness, and secure digital transformation.

Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia, Professor Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, noted that the growing complexity of digital ecosystems requires cybersecurity innovation to evolve alongside institutional and societal needs.

“As organisations become increasingly interconnected, the ability to develop cybersecurity solutions that are sustainable, adaptable, and operationally practical will remain essential in strengthening long-term digital resilience and public confidence,” he said.

The participation of USM through OwlSight at ITEX 2026 reflects the university’s continued commitment to translating academic expertise into scalable and industry-relevant solutions that support Malaysia’s broader digital resilience agenda.

Source: Prof. Madya Dr. Shankar Karuppayah, Cybersecurity Research Centre (CYRES), USM/Text: PrivinKumar Jayavanan, Media & Public Relations Centre (MPRC), USM/Editing: Associate Professor Dr. Shaik Abdul Malik Mohamed Ismail, Senior Editorial Consultant @MPRC USM/Photo: Muhamad Faris Darwisy Mohammad Rafiq, Media & Public Relations Centre (MPRC), USM