Safeguard important entities and systems beyond CIIs

WHAT’S NEW?

The implementation of Strategy 2016 saw Singapore step up our participation in international cyber policy discussions. We have strengthened collaboration with our Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) counterparts to improve the collective cybersecurity of the region and forged strong bilateral cybersecurity partnerships with other international partners.

As cybersecurity gains traction in global conversations, Singapore will raise our level of participation in international cyber policy discussions further by:

Advocating a rules-based multilateral order in cyberspace and an interoperable ICT environment

As a small State, Singapore firmly supports the establishment of a rules-based multilateral order. Developing and implementing voluntary and non-binding norms are important steps toward this objective. We must help develop and abide by rules that all States agree to follow, which in turn guide responsible State behaviour in cyberspace.

Raising the global baseline level of cybersecurity

We want to support the global effort to raise the capacities of States to protect themselves against cyber threats. We also want to encourage the development and implementation of cybersecurity standards such that a minimum level of cybersecurity exists in the ICT products and services we use. To foster an open, secure, stable, accessible, peaceful, and interoperable cyberspace, Singapore will advance the development and implementation of cyber rules, norms, principles, and standards. We will also strengthen the global cybersecurity posture and contribute to international efforts to combat cross-border cyber threats and cybercrime.