CHAPTER 5 Grow a Robust Cyber Talent Pipeline SG Cyber Youth Support youths, women, and mid-career professionals to pursue a cybersecurity career SG Cyber Youth is a national Attract diverse talent programme that guides youths in their Apart from youths, the Government cybersecurity journey, with support from the academia, community, and industry. A key initiative is the Youth Cyber Exploration Programme that introduces pre-tertiary The growth of a capable and competent workforce is sustained by attractive career prospects and a respected professional status. We will build on existing initiatives to attract more talented individuals to the cybersecurity profession. We will also nurture young Singaporeans’ interest in cybersecurity and engage under-represented groups in the cybersecurity profession. students to the fundamentals of cybersecurity and cultivates their interest in a cybersecurity career. The Cybersecurity Career Mentoring Programme (CCMP) also provides career guidance and support from industry mentors. Other initiatives include the Student Volunteer & Recognition Programme (SVRP) and Cybersecurity Learning Journeys. Through the various programmes, we will identify a pool of local youths with Interest and enable youths to pursue cyber as a career We seek to attract promising youths to the cybersecurity industry to build a pipeline of local exceptional cybersecurity talent, who will be groomed under the SG Cyber Olympians programme through cyber sparring sessions, deeper training, and international competitions. is also looking to attract more women and mid-career professionals from adjacent fields to join the cybersecurity industry. We will work closely with industry and international partners to encourage girls to take up cybersecurity education programmes and inspire Women in Cyber event at SICW 2020 women to take on cybersecurity roles. We will also encourage Women remain under-represented in the mid-career professionals to cybersecurity profession. In partnership join the cybersecurity sector with industry and the local cybersecurity by leveraging professional community, CSA launched SG Cyber Women, a conversion programmes such as targeted initiative to encourage more women to the Cyber Security Associates and pursue a career in cybersecurity. Technologists programme. Past programmes that have been organised as part of SG Cyber Women include the CaptureThe-Flag for Girls competition, Ladies in Cyber mentorship programme and technical workshops. In 2020, CSA also launched the SG Cyber Women X Series, a series of virtual events in celebration of International Women in Cyber talents for the longer-term. The Government will work closely with schools and other partners to SG Cyber Women SG Cyber Youth engage youths through cybersecurity bootcamps, Day. Women of all ages can participate in these events to find out more about cybersecurity or deepen their skills to further their career. competitions, learning journeys, and career mentoring. In addition, the Government will equip school teachers and career counsellors with knowledge of the cybersecurity sector to guide students in their career choices under the SG Cyber Educators initiative. Selected male youth with aptitude and interest for cybersecurity can SG Cyber Women Join the mailing list: also serve their National Service under the Cyber Work-Learn scheme. This will further enhance the talent pipeline with continued skills development and hands-on experience. 53 The Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 54