Foreword Everyone has a part to play in creating a safer and more secure cyberspace. The Government will take the lead, but a collective effort from the community, enterprises and individuals will be critical to raise Singapore’s overall cybersecurity posture. That is why every action counts, whether it is the individual who adopts good cyber hygiene, or a company who makes the effort to better secure their assets and data in cyberspace, using the resources outlined in Digitalisation has changed the way we work, this Masterplan. learn, transact and stay connected. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the scale, scope, and In an increasingly interconnected world, a strong speed of digitalisation. There are tremendous and proactive cybersecurity approach is an opportunities as we move towards being a Smart essential investment that will allow us to reap Nation and Digital Economy. the dividends of the digital economy. Together, we can realise our vision of a Safer Cyberspace However, an increasingly digital way of life also for Singapore and Singaporeans — one that increases cyber risks. Malicious actors will have helps to boost Singapore’s connectivity, promotes a wider attack surface to exploit digital assets businesses’ competitive advantage, and improves and data. Cybersecurity is a critical enabler of our the lives and livelihoods of Singaporeans. digital economy, giving our people the confidence to navigate and pursue the opportunities. Now, more than ever, we must make concerted efforts to ensure a safe and secure digital infrastructure for Singaporeans and businesses. The Safer Cyberspace Masterplan represents the Government’s blueprint for the medium term to better protect Singapore and Singaporeans in the digital domain. It focuses on upstream measures to secure Singapore’s core digital infrastructure, safeguard our S Iswaran activities in cyberspace, and empower our Minister-in-charge of Cybersecurity population to adopt better cyber hygiene. and Minister for Communications and Information 1