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Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
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Singapore and New Zealand Sign Formal Arrangement to Further Cybersecurity Cooperation

17 May 2019

Singapore and New Zealand signed a Formal Arrangement to boost cybersecurity ties. Witnessed by both PMs, the deal focuses on threat information exchange, protecting critical infrastructure, and regional capacity building.

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1              Mr David Koh, Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, and Ms Joanne Tyndall, New Zealand High Commissioner to Singapore signed the Formal Arrangement to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation between Singapore and New Zealand. It was witnessed by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

2              The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and The National Cyber Policy Office (NCPO) of New Zealand have signed a Formal Arrangement to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation. 

3              Through the Arrangement, Singapore and New Zealand will undertake cybersecurity cooperation in key areas including regular information exchange on cybersecurity incidents and threats and sharing of best practices on the protection of Critical Information Infrastructure and cyber ecosystem development. Both countries will also conduct cybersecurity exercises and collaborate on capacity building activities in the region. The Arrangement takes effect immediately.

4              The Arrangement was signed by Mr David Koh, Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, and Ms Joanne Tyndall, New Zealand High Commissioner to Singapore.  Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern witnessed the signing ceremony, which took place at the Istana today. 

"Both Singapore and New Zealand recognise that there is a need to enhance efforts to deal with increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By working together, we will be able to capitalise on each of our strengths and share information and expertise to secure our cyberspace. We are excited to strengthen our collaboration in this respect."

Mr David Koh
Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)

About 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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