Singtel unveils cyber security institute to train firms against attacks

Its programs tackle threat awareness, risk management.

In a thrust to address the growing number of cyber threats, Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) has unveiled the Singtel Cyber Security Institute (CSI).

According to the telco firm’s news release, CSI is a hybrid between an advanced cyber range and an educational institute and is housed in a permanent space of over 10,000 sqft. It will provide cyber skills development and education programmes tailored to the needs of company boards, C-suite management, technology, and operational staff.

Boards and C-suite level participants will be trained in the areas of cyber threat awareness, risk management, business continuity planning, and communications preparation. The cyber operations team will be trained in defence and response capabilities.

Singtel also revealed it is the first Singapore company to collaborate with the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore on the Cyber Security Associates and Technologists (CSAT) Programme to train infocomm professionals in cyber security.

“Cyber security is no longer just a technical issue to be tackled only at the operational level. It needs to involve all levels within an organisation including boards and C-suite management, and even external stakeholders such as regulators,” said Bill Chang, CEO of Group Enterprise at Singtel.

“We hope to arm enterprises and public agencies with the necessary know-how to counter cyber threats in a holistic manner. This will help them mitigate the risks and costs associated with cyber disruptions,” Chang added.