We held our first-ever (ISC)² SECURE Singapore event earlier this month. The in-person event saw leading cybersecurity experts from around the region engaging in discussions around cybersecurity amid profound changes and disruption around the world, and a global workforce gap. 

David Koh, Commissioner of Cybersecurity and Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), started off the event with a keynote address. He argued that cybersecurity is akin to a team sport, where all organizations and individuals have a vital part to play in combating cyber crimes.

Clar Rosso, CEO of (ISC)², and Zachary Tudor, CISSP, chair of the (ISC)² Board of Directors and Associate Laboratory Director of Idaho National Laboratory’s National and Homeland Security Directorate, then joined Mr. Koh on stage for an engaging discussion on the need to bolster cybersecurity skills against new-found vulnerabilities amidst the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) systems. OT systems have typically been overlooked when it comes to cybersecurity. However, efficiencies enabled by new OT functions and capabilities have come at the cost of creating a broader attack surface.

Conversations headlined by leaders and practitioners within the cybersecurity world continued throughout the day through an all-day lineup of panel discussions. Speakers and topics encompassed a broad range of industries and cybersecurity trends, including cloud security, digital forensics, and cyberthreats facing supply chain networks.

The panel discussion on Singapore’s current cybersecurity landscape saw Onn Chee Wong, CEO of Rajah & Tann Cybersecurity, Lawrence Tay, director (Regulations) of the CSA, Veronica Tan, director (Safer Cyberspace Division) of the CSA, Edmund How, managing director of ONESECURE Asia, and Kim Hock Leow, Asia CEO of wizlynx group, discussing the country’s new licensing framework for cybersecurity providers and cybersecurity certification program for enterprises.

The day ended with Clar Rosso, Clayton Jones, (ISC)² APAC managing director, and Garion Kong, (ISC)² Singapore Chapter president, highlighting critical insights on the broader cybersecurity landscape and workforce development. Beyond the stage, cybersecurity professionals also had the opportunity to learn more about the latest from the event’s sponsors and exhibitors, including AT&T Cybersecurity, AWS, and Noname Security.

The successful conclusion of SECURE Singapore is significant as it emphasizes our commitment to supporting our members, organizations and cybersecurity stakeholder agencies in Singapore and the wider region. We look forward to continuing the discussions from SECURE Singapore in the weeks and months ahead.