Alarming rise in cyber threats prompts new cyber defence commands for SAF
An alarming rise in the frequency, sophistication and scale of cyber threats against Singapore has prompted the Singapore Armed Forces to launch two new commands to strengthen the nation's cyber defence. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said these measures tackle risks to critical infrastructure, including healthcare and energy, with a warning that even the security sector is not immune to advanced techniques like AI and ransomware. CNA speaks to Rear-Admiral Yong Wei Hsiung, Chief of Staff-Digital and Intelligence Staff and Head of DIS Operations at MINDEF.
An alarming rise in the frequency, sophistication and scale of cyber threats against Singapore has prompted the Singapore Armed Forces to launch two new commands to strengthen the nation's cyber defence. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said these measures tackle risks to critical infrastructure, including healthcare and energy, with a warning that even the security sector is not immune to advanced techniques like AI and ransomware. CNA speaks to Rear-Admiral Yong Wei Hsiung, Chief of Staff-Digital and Intelligence Staff and Head of DIS Operations at MINDEF.
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