Singapore has recently updated its operational technology (OT) cybersecurity blueprint, placing a stronger emphasis on enhanced data sharing, policies, processes, and skills training. The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) has broadened the scope of the blueprint to include non-critical infrastructures, reflecting the evolving threat landscape.
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The evolving tactics and strategies of threat actors in the OT cyber landscape have made the environment increasingly perilous. As digital tools and connectivity become more widespread, cyber resilience is crucial for non-critical information infrastructures. Organizations are urged to adopt “secure by deployment” principles to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
The updated masterplan aims to address emerging threats targeting OT systems, propelled by geopolitical and technological shifts, including a surge in hacktivism attacks directed at OT assets of “non-aligned countries.” The integration of technologies like edge computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) has expanded the attack surface for OT systems.
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The 2024 update incorporates initiatives to bolster cyber resilience and influence organizational behavior in OT settings through new policies and training programs. It also outlines plans to develop the local cybersecurity workforce and improve professional competency by integrating OT cybersecurity syllabi into computer science and engineering courses at Institutes of Higher Learning.