CHAPTER 5 Grow a Robust Cyber Talent Pipeline Create an upskilling culture for a globally competitive workforce Foster a dynamic sector with strong professional communities A highly-skilled workforce is crucial to grow the cybersecurity industry, which will be a We have observed a marked improvement in key sector in Singapore’s economy and digital future. Apart from attracting new talent the standing of cybersecurity professionals to the profession, the Government will partner the industry and IHLs to enhance career and the emergence of a strong common pathways and facilitate the development of deep skills. The Government will also raise, identity. To build stronger communities of train, and sustain cybersecurity professionals in the public sector. practice and foster trust within the profession, the Government will work closely with Enhance career pathways and facilitate development of deep skills Raise, train, and sustain cybersecurity professionals in the public sector The Government will facilitate and guide our The Government will develop good career professionals by developing good career pathways pathways for cybersecurity professionals and skills training frameworks. For example, the in the public sector. For example, CSA Government launched the Skills Framework for ICT developed the Cyber Security Development and the OT Cybersecurity Competency Framework, Programme to train a common pool of which are tools that enterprises can leverage cybersecurity experts for the public sector. to enhance career pathways for cybersecurity Upon completion of the Programme, professionals in their organisation. We will also participants can choose to pursue a career improve access to training and networking within the public service or enter the private opportunities for cybersecurity professionals. Today, sector. CSA also set up the CSA Academy, professionals can already tap on training grants to which provides cybersecurity professionals upgrade their skills or join programmes such as the in the Government and CII sectors with SG Cyber Leaders programme to network with current niche courses not readily available in the and future cybersecurity leaders. training market. industry associations to further recognise the achievements and contributions of our cybersecurity community. Support our cybersecurity community and recognise excellence The cybersecurity industry, professional bodies, and academia are key stakeholders in Singapore’s journey to grow a strong cyber workforce. Our industry and community partners often organise community events, workshops, conferences, and programmes that help strengthen the talent pipeline and develop our professionals. The Government will support and recognise these Receiving Cybersecurity Awards community efforts. For example, CSA supports the Cybersecurity Awards, an annual event that recognises enterprises and individuals who have made significant contributions to the local cybersecurity ecosystem. Marina Bay Sands Moving forward, the Government will strengthen engagement with other professional bodies such as those for engineers and software developers, to encourage them to build secure-bydesign products and services. TRAINING 55 The Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 56