CHAPTER 2 Enable a Safer Cyberspace Empower our cyber-savvy population for a healthy digital way of life A lack of awareness or lax attitudes towards cybersecurity among end-users can be the Achilles’ heel of even the most secure systems. To empower our population to take charge of their online safety, we will raise awareness and change attitudes on cybersecurity and promote adoption of good cyber practices. Raise awareness and change attitudes on cybersecurity Promote adoption of good cyber practices Working together to strengthen our collective cyber resilience The Government undertakes regular The Government also raises awareness campaigns to raise awareness on amongst the more vulnerable groups cybersecurity and combat cybercrime. of the population. The SG Cyber Safe For example, CSA launched the “Better Seniors Programme that was launched Cyber Safe than Sorry” campaign in by CSA, SPF, and IMDA in 2021 aims to June 2021 to promote and encourage the reach 50,000 seniors over two years. adoption of good cyber hygiene practices. The programme will cover topics such The Singapore Police Force (SPF) also as cyber threats, online scams, and organises a nationwide anti-scam public cyber tips in four languages through education campaign annually. webinars, publications and face-toface engagements. The Government also reaches out to students through programmes such as the National The Government will roll out national In addition to raising awareness, the Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) Cybercrime cybersecurity awareness campaigns to Government will support and encourage Prevention Programme and the drive greater awareness and encourage individuals and enterprises to protect SG Cyber Safe Students Programme. adoption of good cyber hygiene practices. themselves online. For example, The Government will also organise targeted CSA’s Go Safe Online portal provides Private sector stakeholders play an outreach for specific segments of the actionable advice and tips for the public important role. To tackle cybercrime, population such as students, working adults, and enterprises. CSA will also launch a the SPF established the Alliance of and seniors. We will do this in collaboration voluntary SG Cyber Safe Trustmark and Public Private Cybercrime Stakeholders with the private sector to expand our reach. cyber hygiene mark for enterprises. The (APPACT) in 2017. APPACT has since marks will allow enterprises to have a grown to a 59-member strong alliance clear picture of their cybersecurity level, and reassure their customers that their CSA’s “Better Cyber Safe than Sorry” Campaign systems are secure. across nine industries, including banks, e-commerce, and social media platforms. The SPF conducts regular outreach and discussions with APPACT partners to chart new ways to tackle cybercrime. With APPACT members’ efforts and vigilance in preventing and detecting cybercrime, there have been numerous success stories arising from The NPCC Cybercrime Prevention Programme (photo taken before COVID-19) 27 The Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 the close partnerships forged via this public-private industry platform. 28