CHAPTER 2 Enable a Safer Cyberspace WHAT’S NEW? Strategy 2016 had sought to raise awareness and encourage adoption of good Secure digital infrastructure, devices, and applications that power our digital economy cyber hygiene. Despite the high level of awareness of the need for cybersecurity, adoption of cyber safe practices amongst enterprises and individuals remains low. Apart from securing key digital infrastructure as mentioned in Chapter 1, we can protect Singapore and Singaporeans by minimising vulnerabilities in our Internet As articulated in the Safer Cyberspace Masterplan, the Government seeks to raise the general level of cybersecurity in Singapore by: architecture. However, not all threats can be detected or prevented at the national level. We will also empower individuals to secure their devices and work with enterprises to strengthen the security of their applications. Offering cybersecurity to the masses Protect Singapore’s Internet infrastructure Secure user devices and endpoints Safeguard enterprise applications Simplifying cybersecurity for end-users The Government can Vulnerabilities are Applications are the interface provide an additional commonly found in devices between the user and The Government will make the adoption of layer of protection to all and endpoints. Due to the cyberspace. Malicious actors cybersecurity solutions easy and convenient. Singaporeans by securing competitive ICT market, can leverage vulnerabilities The Government will also work with the industry our national Internet many manufacturers in applications to access to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions infrastructure. For example, often prioritise features, users’ sensitive information. for end-users to plug and play. the Government is working usability, or cost over the To incentivise Software-as- with the Internet Service security of the device. The a-Service (SaaS) platforms Providers to implement Government is encouraging to develop more secure the Domain Name System businesses to invest in the applications, we will be Security Extension security of their products. looking into initiatives such (DNSSEC) protocol across For example, we launched as labelling schemes for local Internet domains. This the Cybersecurity Labelling SaaS products. We will also augments the security of the Scheme in 2020, which strengthen our partnership Internet, thereby preventing allows consumers to easily with the private sector, cyber threats from ever assess the level of security which manages most digital reaching end-users. of a smart device. applications, to ensure that The Government will protect our national Internet infrastructure such that enterprises and individuals in Singapore are protected from most online threats ever reaching them. Everyone has a role to play in enabling a safer cyberspace. The Government will champion the effort but enterprises, individuals and the wider community must also come on board. Together, we can work towards securing the digital infrastructure, devices, and applications that powers our digital economy; safeguarding our cyberspace activities; and empowering our cyber-savvy population for a healthy digital way of life. 23 The Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 their products are secure. 24