Three arms of cyber security being introduced
By channelnewsasia.com | Posted: 22 March 2010 1126 hrs
Singapore: New programmes to boost Singapore's internet security
against cyber threats are set to roll out with the target set on the
public, private and people sectors.
This includes an Industry Code of Practice on infocomm security to be
issued late 2010 with specific security controls and expectations
outlined to ensure security is in place to deal with both current and
emerging cyber threats.
The Code of Practice to be periodically audited by IDA to ensure that
ISPs observe the Code that will be incorporated into the
telecommunications regulatory framework and aligned with international
standards and best practices.
Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the
Arts revealed this Monday, at the annual Information Security Seminar
organised by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and
the Association of Information Security Professionals.
There will also be sharing of infocomm security information among ISPs
through IDA coordination so that ISPs and IDA can make make more
informed decisions and undertake early steps to cyber threats.
Various measures will also be adopted to protect the public sector
infocomm infrastructure from cyber threats such as Distributed
Denial-of-Service (DDoS) while end-users will be educated to take
personal responsibility in protecting themselves against cyber threats.
This include an effort by the Cyber Security Awareness Alliance and
National Crime Prevention Council to develop a ‘Virtual Cyber Security
Park’ portal to help students learn about cyber wellness and security
via interactive mode such as educational online gaming.
Social networking websites will also be leveraged to promote cyber
security along with seminars and outreach events to raise awareness
among businesses including the Small and Medium enterprises.
The three programmes under the Infocomm Security Masterplan 2 (MP2) are
part of an overall effort to enhance Singapore’s infocomm security
preparedness by strengthening different areas of cyber security.
- CNA/sf