Singapore, 23 August 2024 – In a significant stride towards fortifying Singapore’s cybersecurity framework, Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). This partnership was solidified through the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) at the prestigious Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel (OTCEP) Forum 2024. The collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and threat intelligence sharing to safeguard Singapore’s digital landscape.
A New Era of Cybersecurity Collaboration
The newly inked MoC between Fortinet and CSA outlines several critical areas of collaboration aimed at bolstering Singapore’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Central to this partnership is the proactive sharing of cyber threat intelligence, where Fortinet will provide CSA with early warnings on emerging threats and new vulnerabilities. This intelligence will empower CSA to strengthen Singapore’s cybersecurity posture, enabling swift and effective responses to potential cyber threats.
Additionally, the collaboration will focus on enhancing Singapore’s capabilities in detection engineering and threat hunting. By leveraging Fortinet’s extensive expertise, the partnership seeks to fortify the nation’s cyber defences, ensuring a robust and resilient digital environment.
Insights to Strengthen Cyber Defences
Fortinet will also contribute valuable insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape by sharing aggregated statistical data and other critical information with CSA. These insights will support CSA in protecting critical information infrastructure and collaborating with stakeholders to reinforce the nation’s cyber defences.
The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both Fortinet and CSA to safeguard Singapore’s digital assets. By combining Fortinet’s industry-leading cybersecurity solutions with CSA’s strategic oversight, this partnership is poised to significantly enhance the nation’s ability to respond to and mitigate cyber threats.
Expert Insights on the Partnership
Mr. Dan Yock Hau, Assistant Chief Executive (National Cyber Resilience) of CSA, emphasized the importance of staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape:
“With cyber threats evolving and growing at a rapid pace, it is imperative that we stay ahead by building capabilities and by gathering and sharing valuable threat intelligence. To do this, we need to work with a multitude of strong industry partners such as Fortinet, so that we can collectively enhance Singapore’s ability to deal with cyber threats.”
Vishak Raman, Vice President of Sales for India, SAARC, SEA, and ANZ at Fortinet, highlighted the growing sophistication of cybercriminals and the need for enhanced collaboration:
“Singapore continues to face a significant number of cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure, financial sectors, and personal data of citizens. Cybercriminals are increasingly sophisticated, using tactics such as generative AI to enhance their success rate. In this evolving threat landscape, our collaboration with CSA is crucial. By exploring opportunities for sharing threat intelligence and enhancing our detection and response capabilities, we aim to fortify Singapore’s defences and enhance Singapore’s cybersecurity capabilities. This partnership underscores our commitment to protecting Singapore’s digital landscape and maintaining the security and resilience of our nation’s cyberspace.”
About Fortinet
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