The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) is a Singaporean government agency under the Prime Minister's Office that provides centralised oversight of national cyber security functions, and works with public and private sector leads to protect Singapore's critical services, such as those in the energy and banking sectors. Formed on 1 April 2015, the agency also engages with various industries and stakeholders to heighten cyber security awareness as well as to ensure the development of Singapore's cyber security. It is headed by Ministry of Defence's deputy secretary of technology David Koh. The Minister-in-charge is Yaacob Ibrahim of the Ministry of Communications and Information.
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History and overview
The Cyber Security Agency took over the functions previously carried out by the Singapore Infocomm Technology Security Authority (SITSA), under the Ministry of Home Affairs. SITSA was set up in 2009 as the national specialist authority overseeing operational IT security.
The CSA also took over some roles undertaken by the then-Infocomm Development of Authority (IDA) such as the Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team, which facilitates the detection, resolution and prevention of security-related incidents on the Internet.
The agency builds upon the government's cyber security capabilities, which include strategy and policy development, cyber security operations, industry development and outreach; as well as public communications and engagement.
It has organised events such as the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) in 2016 with over 5,000 attendees from close to 50 countries. The SICW also saw the launch of Singapore's Cybersecurity Strategy. The second edition of the SICW will be held from 18 to 21 September 2017. Singapore will also host the 2nd ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity this year.
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Singapore's Cybersecurity Strategy
In October 2016, the prime minister launched Singapore's Cybersecurity Strategy with the aim to create a resilient and trusted cyber environment for Singapore. Four pillars underpin the strategy:
- Building a Resilient Infrastructure
- Creating a Safer Cyberspace
- Developing a Vibrant Cybersecurity Ecosystem
- Strengthening International Partnerships
See also
- National Cyber Security Centre (disambiguation) in other countries
References
External links
- Official website
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