October 02, 2019 | 19:52 (GMT+7)
Singapore reveals new plan to prevent cyber attacks
Singapore has unveiled a new plan to guard against cyber-attacks that could threaten the country’s infrastructure such as power, water and transport networks.
It was launched on October 1 within the framework of the ongoing 4th Singapore International Cyber Week.
Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security of Singapore Teo Chee Hean said the master plan is a good example to strengthen the national cyber security defense.
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Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security of Singapore Teo Chee Hean speaks at the event. |
He stressed the importance of addressing threats of cyber-attacks so that the government can provide assurance to the public along with its Smart Nation initiatives.
The Singaporean official also announced the launch of a program which will provide a channel for everyone to report vulnerabilities they discover on any Internet-facing government systems or applications.
With the program, everyone has a shared responsibility to make the cyberspace safer and more resilient, he added.
The Singapore International Cyber Week runs until October 3 with the participation of governmental officials, policy-makers, business leaders, industry experts and academia from around the world.
Source: VNA