Singapore's Operational Technology Cybersecurity Masterplan 2024
Published on 20 Aug 2024
The Singapore's Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Masterplan ("Masterplan") is part of our continuous efforts to enhance the security and resilience of organisations operating industrial control systems, as well as those utilising OT technologies that support physical control functions. The updated Masterplan 2024 reflects the evolving maturity of the OT ecosystem and the dynamic nature of cyber threats targeting OT systems in the wake of geopolitical and technological shifts.
The Masterplan 2024 was co-created with the OT ecosystem, comprising over 60 organisations representing consulting and professional services organisations, Institutes of Higher Learning & training organisations, Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) owners, relevant government agencies, OT Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs"), system integrators, cybersecurity solution providers, cloud service providers, and OT Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).
In the updated Masterplan, CSA will promote the adoption of Secure-by-Deployment principles to safeguard the entire lifecycle management of OT systems, from product design, deployment and maintenance involving multiple stakeholders.
Similar to the first edition of the Masterplan, the Masterplan 2024 also outlines updates in the areas of People, Processes, and Technology to uplift cybersecurity postures as part of our continuous efforts to enhance the cybersecurity of sectors operating OT systems and technologies:
- Enhance the OT Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline
- Enhance Information Sharing and Reporting
- Uplift OT Cybersecurity Resilience beyond CII
- Establish an OT Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence and promote Secure-By-Deployment throughout the lifecycle of the OT systems
The Masterplan 2024 will continue to serve as a strategic blueprint to further bolster Singapore's defenses, ensuring a resilient and secure cyber environment for both critical and non-critical OT sectors.
