Singtel teams up with cyber security watchdog to boost Singapore's digital defenses

Singtel will spend more on R&D.

Local telecommunications giant Singtel has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to strengthen Singapore’s cyber security posture and stay ahead of a rapidly evolving cyber security landscape.

Under the MOU, CSA will be working with Singtel to build up local capabilities and deliver advanced cyber security services.

The partnership will also see CSA and Singtel collaborate on developing manpower through training and certification to meet increasing demand and on research and development to develop new cyber security solutions. 

Apart from Singtel, CSA has also inked MOUs with foreign industry players heck Point Software Technologies and FireEye to develop security solutions.