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CSA and Cisco Systems Sign Memorandum of Collaboration to Establish a Framework for Cybersecurity Cooperation
29 November 2018
CSA and Cisco signed a two-year Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) to strengthen Singapore’s cybersecurity. Key focus areas include threat information sharing and talent development, building on previous training initiatives. Signed in San Jose, this partnership formalizes a mutual framework for cooperation to boost regional cyber capabilities and exchange strategic ideas.
Memorandum of Collaboration signed by Mr Gabriel Lim, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Information on behalf of CSA, and Ms Liz Centoni, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco's Internet of Things Business Group.
1 The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Cisco Systems, Inc have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) to formalise a mutual framework for cooperation in the cybersecurity domain, which will see closer partnerships in the areas of information sharing and capability development. The MOC builds upon CSA’s past collaborations with Cisco, which include training initiatives under Singapore’s ASEAN Cyber Capacity Programme.
2 Under the MOC, both parties committed to enhance information sharing on the cyber threat landscape and boost efforts to facilitate the exchange of ideas and develop talent. The MOC will last for a period of two years.
3 The MOC was signed by Mr Gabriel Lim, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Information on behalf of CSA, and Ms Liz Centoni, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco's Internet of Things Business Group. The signing ceremony took place at Cisco’s Headquarters in San Jose, California.
"Cisco is a trusted name in the global cybersecurity industry. We look forward to continuing our good work together to build up our cyber defences and grow the cybersecurity ecosystem to address cybersecurity challenges.
Mr David Koh
Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)
Singapore has benefited immensely from digital adoption. The continued advancements in technology will create even bigger opportunities for the country in the years to come. However, to exploit the full potential of its digital economy Singapore needs to tackle the evolving cybersecurity threat. We need the right combination of people, processes and technology to tackle the issue. At Cisco, we are committed to playing our part on this front and are delighted to partner with CSA in helping Singapore achieve her Smart Nation vision.
Ms Tay Bee Kheng
Managing Director for Singapore at Cisco
About the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
Established in 2015, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) seeks to keep Singapore’s cyberspace safe and secure to underpin our Nation Security, power a Digital Economy and protect our Digital Way of Life. It maintains an oversight of national cybersecurity functions and works with sector leads to protect Singapore’s Critical Information Infrastructure. CSA also engages with various stakeholders to heighten cyber security awareness, build a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem supported by a robust workforce, pursue international partnerships and drive regional cybersecurity capacity building programmes.
CSA is part of the Prime Minister’s Office and is managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. For more news and information, please visit www.csa.gov.sg.
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