ASCENDSYS SDN BHD Company Profile
Ascendsys Sdn Bhd Company Information Ascendsys Company Profile Ascendsys is information technology services organization that provides niche information technology solutions, security as well as services for the Telecommunications, Utility and Government sector. Ascendsys was setup in 1991 to provide end-to-end IT and Information Security solutions comprising best of breed technology to meet the ever growing demands of customers for more reliable, scalable and efficient solutions. We offer a variety of solutions ranging for maximizing uptime and throughput of the information technology infrastructure and meeting the complete information technology needs of an organization. Our diverse sets of customers include Malaysian Telecommunications leader - Telekom Malaysia, Westport Malaysia, leading Financial Institutions Malaysian Industrial Finance Development Berhad and Bank Pertanian Malaysia and other organizations like Multimedia Development Corporation and Perwira Niaga Malaysia. The goal that we strive for is Achieve total customer satisfaction. To achieve this goal, over the years, we have continued to make investments in the three factors that we believe are key to our growth and beneficial for our clients in terms of competitive advantage. The three factors are: 1) People Ascendsys is a firm believer that every successful organization has dedicated knowledgeable and motivated employees behind it. We strive hard to become the employers of choice for innovative and motivated individuals. Ascendsys re-invests certain percentage of its gross margins in planned training and secondment programs every year. We have grown from a three-man outfit to a sizeable dedicated individuals who have experience in diverse areas of Information Technology and Information Security. We have experience in major systems and security integration projects and our consultants and engineers have exposure to a wide range of technologies and solutions. 2) Partners To achieve the objective of providing an end-to-end solution to its customers, Ascendsys has set up partnerships with leading technologies providers and organizations to address specific needs and requirements. 3) Technology Page 2
Ascendsys Sdn Bhd Ascendsys has teams that strategize, formulate and develop innovative technology solutions for its customers. We were amongst the first few to be awarded the MSC status. As an "MSC Status Company Ascendsys has a fairly large team of specialist for providing services in our focused business areas. In the coming years, we will continue to identify new products and services that can benefit our clients. Our services include: 1) Systems Design and Integration Ascendsys has over the years excelled in this area. We offer total solutions to the customers by bringing together the best of breed solutions to address the unique customer requirements. The broad range of solutions provided is: Network architecture design, implementation and management. Data Center design, implementation and management. Systems architecture design, implementation and management. Systems and Networks security audits and hardening. Consulting and Project Management. 2) Information Security Services and Solutions Ascendsys provide Managed Security Services, Security Consulting Services as well as Security Integration Services. Managed Security Services Our MSS is a complete service that delivers reliable and cost effective IT infrastructure and security management services. We ensure 24x7 security monitoring for missioncritical environments with proven technologies, processes and procedures. Our MSS provides customers with 24 x 7 proactive monitoring and alerting, event detection and notification, ticket management, and problem escalation and resolution along with secure Web access to performance and reporting features. Security Consulting Services Ascendsys Security Consulting team can help organization to close its security gaps and maximize enterprise protection. Effective security management is an ongoing process, requiring advanced technology, security experts and best practices to safeguard corporate assets. Ascendsys security services provide this integrated Page 3
Ascendsys Sdn Bhd approach to ensure optimal protection, in real time, against suspicious activity, attacks and security threats across large complex IT environments. Backup and Storage Solutions Ascendsys provides end to end design and implementation SAN solutions for backup, disaster recovery and business continuity. The range of solutions provided is: SAN design, implementation and management. Storage consolidation. Backup and Recovery strategy design and implementation. Implementation services for disaster recovery and business continuity. Ascendsys Information Security Services Accomplishments We have served numerous organizations to provide extreme value added information security services and the following are some of our accomplishments within this industry: 1. Malaysian Electronic Government Network (EG*Net) Managed Security Provider Ascendsys has been selected as the exclusive Managed Security Services provider Government of Malaysia (GoM) Agencies via EG*Net infrastructure. We have developed and operate a Secure Operations Centre (SOC) with GITN in Cyberjaya for the MSS deployment. GITN is the Service Provider for the Government of Malaysia (GoM) EG*Net. 2. International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) Ascendsys has been appointed by the Malaysian Government through the Prime Minister s Office (PMO) to design, build and transfer the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Threat [IMPACT] on behalf of Government of Malaysia (GoM). The scope of work for this project is as follows: Ascendsys is the exclusive partner for IMPACT for various global initiative and projects. Build and design the IMPACT Global Response Center (GRC) and Global Cyber Threat Laboratory Provide technical advisory and support Develop various sub-systems to support GRC and the Cyber Threat laboratory. Page 4
Ascendsys Sdn Bhd 3. Malaysian Commission for Multimedia and Communications (MCMC) National Network Security Centre (NSC) Ascendsys have been appointed by the Malaysian Government to build a Network Security Center for the Malaysian Communications regulatory body [MCMC] to monitor the security levels of seven (7) ISPs in Malaysia on a 24x7 Basis. Develop and Cyber Security Early Warning System Develop the NSC Incidence Management Processes and Procedures Operate and maintain the NSC for five (5) years Provide Advisory services for information security issues for the regulator and Telecommunications Industry Page 5
Ascendsys Sdn Bhd Other related projects to Security Implementations No. Client Project Description 1. GITN 2. IMPACT 3. SKMM 4. Negeri Sembilan State 5. Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (Intan) 6. Kastam Diraja Malaysia 7. Jabatan Perdana Menteri 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Awal IT Services (Saudi Arabia) Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority (Saudi Arabia) Saudi Post (Saudi Arabia) Ministry of Defense (Saudi Arabia) Space Research Institute (Saudi Arabia) Design, build and jointly operated the Managed Security Services for Government Networks (EG*net) Design and build the Global Response Centre, that consists of multiple solutions and technology to support the day to day operations for International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Threats Build, operate and transfer the National Threat & Early Warning System Security Center. This is to monitor security threats for ISPs in the country Security architecture assessment, network redesign and monitoring of security appliances. Managed security services for security appliances. End to end security consulting for the MyGSET project, covering policies and architecture review, assessment and etc End to end security assessment for BLESS project Technology provider, design, build and comanaged the Security Ops Center and Security Management Center. Network security assessment, design and implementation of the Secure DMZ. ISMS ISO 27001 implementation. Security gap analysis and security assessment and to build and transfer the Security Ops Center and Security Management Center. Security network assessment and hardening for the network infrastructure 13. Bank Negara Indonesia (Indonesia) Security assessment and hardening of perimeter network infrastructure Page 6
Ascendsys Sdn Bhd No. Client Project Description 14. Internetindo Data Center (Indonesia) 15. CELCOM 16. Internet Data Center (IDC) TM 17. CITIS II, TM 18. SNA to IP Migration, TM 19. 20. 21. NEP Managed Services {Ministry of Defense Retail Arm} Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) International Telecomunication Union (ITU) - Geneva Hosted e-mail security for ISPs End to end security assessment for 3G network infrastructure. Tier 2 Internet Data Centre for the Largest ISP and Telco in Malaysia [including DMZ and ISP Infrastructure] Network Upgrade Project for the Largest Telco is Malaysia [including DMZ and Internet Infrastructure] Migration of SNA to IP for the biggest Telco billing infrastructure in Malaysia Management of the overall network and application. Compliance Scorecard monitoring system for the MAMPU, Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia & Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara Phase1 design and implementation for managed security services for security appliances. Page 7
Ascendsys Sdn Bhd Quick Company Facts Business Address Unit 602-C, Level 6, Tower C, Uptown 5, No.5, Jalan SS21/39, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia MSC Status Company Bumiputra Status Ministry of Finance Company Secretaries Auditors Authorized Capital Paid-Up Capital Phone +60 (3) 7710 2020 Fax +60 (3) 7729 2020 Yes Yes Certified to participate in government tenders Fastrack Corporate Services Shamsir Jasani Grant Thornton RM 5 Million RM 3.3 Million Page 8
Ascendsys Sdn Bhd Partners that we collaborate with International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) As the world s first not-for-profit comprehensive global public-private partnership against cyber threats, the IMPACT is the cyber-security executing arm of the United Nations' specialised agency - the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). GITN Sdn Bhd (GSB) GITN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia and is the key service network provider for the Government. It also manages the secure communications aspects of government departments. Page 9
Ascendsys Sdn Bhd Our Technology Partners Page 10