10/20/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/20/2021 04:10
A new licensing framework proposed by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore ('CSA') is expected to launch early next year, requiring cyber security providers to be licensed before providing certain services (penetration testing and managed security operations centre monitoring services).
The Cybersecurity Act came into force on 31 August 2018, although the licensing framework was deferred to allow for further study and consultation.
The framework aims to:
Following, the CSA's public consultation on the licensing conditions and legislation, Charles Spencer, APAC Managing Director at NCC Group, shares his thoughts on what has been proposed...
"We see cyber security as a crucial enabler for the prosperity and resilience of the future digital economy in the region and efforts to professionalise our industry will ultimately promote that vision.
We welcome the opportunity to offer a response at this stage of the industry consultation and outline the following key areas for consideration;
We look forward to the development of a pragmatic and workable licensing scheme that supports the CSA's objectives and will underpin an ever growing and flourishing cyber security sector in Singapore.