Australian Government announces development of national Digital Economy Strategy
The strategy will set out how government, the private sector and the community can work together for the development of the digital economy.
Hong Kong government launches USD 256 million Innovation and Technology Venture Fund for co-investment in growth-stage startups
The fund will be a passive investor, making direct investment in the startups concurrently with the partner VC funds upon invitation of the latter.
Ten Australian government agencies battling it out in Cyber War Games hosted by Department of Human Services
This exercise is expected to provide a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of a cyber adversary to attack critical infrastructure.
Industrial Control Systems community formed by CSA Singapore to drive adoption of sound and pragmatic protection practices
CSA targets ICS Protection guidelines to be ready by the end of 2017 for dissemination to CII operators via their sector regulators.
CSA Singapore setting up academy to train cybersecurity professionals, starting with government and CII sectors
The launch of the Cybersecurity Awards was also announced to recognise outstanding cybersecurity professionals, enterprises and students.
S$15.6 million awarded to 9 public-private research projects under Singapore’s National Cybersecurity R&D programme
The National Cybersecurity Research & Development Programme is coordinated by the NRF, NSCC, CSA, MHA, MoD, GovTech, IMDA and EDB.
Singapore and Japan strengthen cybersecurity cooperation; ASEAN member states agree on need for basic voluntary norms for responsible ICT use
CSA had previously signed six MOU with Australia, France, India, the Netherlands, the UK, the US, and a Joint Declaration on cybersecurity cooperation with Germany.
Two new initiatives launched by tertiary educational institutions in Singapore to cultivate technopreneurial talent
For the Lean LaunchPad, NUS, NTU, SMU and SUTD will run thematic tracks on specific technology domains, including life sciences, robotics, physical sciences & water technology.
Singapore government launching an enhanced IP framework to connect publicly-funded R&D to enterprises
NRF recently awarded grants to 9 public-private cybersecurity research projects, exploring applications as deep learning anti-malware solutions and e-logistics on the Blockchain.
New steps from Singapore Government to build cybersecurity capabilities in Singapore and ASEAN region in collaboration with industry
“Globally, we are confronted with a pressing problem of a shortage of cybersecurity professionals and the government cannot grow the cybersecurity workforce and the ecosystem alone.”
