Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team

The Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team (SingCERT) was established in 1997 as a one-stop centre for security incident response in Singapore. It facilitates the detection, resolution and prevention of security related incidents on the Internet.

The services that SingCERT provide include:

• Broadcasting of alerts, advisories and security patches
• Promoting security awareness by conducting security courses, seminars and workshops
• Collaborating with the industry, local and other national CERTs to resolve security incidents

National Programmes

Against the backdrop of pervasive infocomm technology use by the Singapore Government, businesses and society, Singapore's strategy to secure the infocomm environment is encapsulated in the two Infocomm Security Masterplans and related initiatives.

• Infocomm Security Masterplan 2

  Launched in 2008, the Infocomm Security Masterplan 2 (MP2) is a five-year roadmap developed through a multi-agency effort led by IDA, under the guidance of the National Infocomm Security Committee. Building on the achievements of the first Infocomm Security Masterplan, MP2 sees the public, private and people sectors working even more closely together through initiatives such as the Cyber Security Awareness Alliance.

• Infocomm Security Masterplan

  The first Infocomm Security Masterplan (ISMP) was launched in February 2005 as a three -year strategic roadmap focusing on the development of Singapore’s infocomm security capabilities to protect the country against external and internal cyber threats.

• National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF)

  The National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) is a national infocomm roadmap that helps infocomm professionals and employers to determine the types of skills and competencies required for various infocomm jobs and develop training strategies to acquire these skills.

International Collaboration

• International Collaboration

  Given the borderless nature of cyber-threats, international collaboration is crucial in ensuring infocomm security for Singapore. IDA works closely with our international counterparts through various platforms.

  IDA, through SingCERT, actively engages international counterparts through platforms such as Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT), Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), and ASEAN CERT Incident Drill (ACID).
  
  Critical Infocomm Infrastructure Protection (CIIP) is another key area of focus in international collaboration. IDA is an active participant in the Meridian Process which provide a platform for Governments to discuss how to work together on CIIP at the policy level.

Related Links:

SingCERT
The official website for the Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team

FASTEN UP!
Infocomm Security Awareness portal for Internet users

GOsafeonline.sg
Cyber Security Awareness Alliance