CHAPTER 4 Develop a Vibrant Cybersecurity Ecosystem WHAT’S NEW? Strategy 2016 was successful in laying the foundations for a local cybersecurity ecosystem of companies. We have catalysed the development of several Made-inSingapore solutions and supported individuals and start-ups in establishing and scaling up their businesses. Develop advanced capabilities for economic growth and national security In Strategy 2021, we will take further steps to: To ensure the availability of cutting-edge capabilities amidst rapid technology change, the Government will actively facilitate the translation of research findings Position Singapore as a trusted tech hub Leverage research and innovation as a competitive advantage We want to establish ourselves as an internationally We want to be at the forefront of cybersecurity recognised and trusted Testing, Inspection, and research and development (R&D) to keep Certification (TIC) hub. Having strong security pace with the rapidly evolving technological evaluation and testing capabilities will help bolster landscape and leverage new technologies to the SG Digital Economy brand. stay ahead of malicious cyber actors. The cybersecurity industry and academia are key stakeholders in this national effort. The Government will work closely with them to develop advanced capabilities, encourage industry innovation to build world-class products and services, and support the growth of the cybersecurity market. 43 The Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 into commercial products, while supporting the development of our local R&D ecosystem. We will also invest in and build deep cybersecurity capabilities for our national security needs, both within Government and with industry partners. Translate research into innovative and economically viable products Build up deep cybersecurity capabilities in Institutes of Higher Learning, the Government, and industry partners The Government will continue to work To support our national cybersecurity needs, with researchers and end-users to shape the Government will be investing more in the direction of cybersecurity R&D, such the development of deep cybersecurity that research conducted can be directly capabilities. The Government also applied to solve real-world challenges. We recognises that such investment can benefit will also be working closely with industry to the local cybersecurity industry’s capability translate research findings into commercial development. The Government will therefore products to meet our security and economic catalyse deep capability build-up in the local objectives. We will seek to include end- cybersecurity industry, especially in areas users early in the R&D process, and grow that are of strategic value to Singapore’s the number of collaborations between cyber defence, by working with selected academia and the cybersecurity industry industry partners. This is augmented by to create more pathways for research ongoing efforts to attract top international translation. The National Cybersecurity R&D companies with deep cybersecurity Programme (NCRP) will be a key vehicle for capabilities to set up engineering or R&D the implementation of these policies. facilities in Singapore. 44