CHAPTER 4 Develop a Vibrant Cybersecurity Ecosystem Innovate to build world-class products and services National Integrated Centre for Evaluation The National Integrated Centre for Evaluation We hope to foster innovation that pushes the boundaries of cybersecurity products (NICE) is a one-stop facility for security and services. We will achieve this by supporting industry innovation with targeted evaluation and testing of products. It will also be a platform for the local community to develop government initiatives. We will also support the growth of cyber entrepreneurs and their skills in this domain. start-ups in Singapore. Looking beyond our shores, we aspire for our enterprises to develop cybersecurity products that are recognised internationally. Support industry innovation Support growth of cyber start-ups NICE seeks to achieve the following objectives: Develop cybersecurity products that are recognised internationally • To seed a community of practice for product evaluation and certification in Singapore, NICE will improve access to advanced equipment required for security evaluation at the highest assurance level. Given the rapidly evolving cyber threat Apart from supporting established To enhance the recognition of local landscape, cybersecurity firms need to cybersecurity firms, it is also important to security products in the global constantly innovate and invest in new encourage budding cyber entrepreneurs marketplace, we need to ensure that solutions to stay ahead of the curve. The and start-ups. The Innovation Cybersecurity these products meet the relevant provide opportunities for cybersecurity Government will strengthen support for Ecosystem at Block 71 (ICE71) is one such international standards. Singapore has practitioners to research and train on industry-led innovation in cybersecurity. initiative. ICE71 programmes provide support implemented the Singapore Common advanced security evaluation techniques. For example, the Cybersecurity Industry for innovators and startups at all growth Criteria Scheme which evaluates Call for Innovation encourages companies stages. This includes community outreach and certifies IT products against to innovate and address pressing and entrepreneurship programmes to engage the international Common Criteria cybersecurity challenges by matching the cybersecurity ecosystem community and standard. We have also established the courses and internships for students them with key local users, such as CII promote collaboration between stakeholders. Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for and professionals to learn more about owners, who may have specific operational We will build on our programmes to encourage consumer smart devices. We will expand security evaluation methodologies and needs. This initiative also helps provide entrepreneurship, including developing the these schemes and make it easier for certification processes. opportunities for local companies to tap next phase of ICE71. companies to submit their products for into Singapore’s growing cybersecurity security evaluation and testing. Building market and drive demand in our local on these achievements, we seek to cybersecurity industry. develop a thriving local TIC ecosystem that is internationally recognised. 45 The Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 • • To support the growth of the local cybersecurity TIC industry, NICE will To build up local product evaluation expertise, NICE will support training CSA’s Cybersecurity Certification Guide 46