[SINGAPORE] Defence against cyber attacks that can cripple Singapore's water supply, transportation network and its other operational technology (OT) systems will be bolstered with a series of focused cyber security efforts that will grow the talent pool and facilitate the exchange of information between the public and private sectors.

This OT Cybersecurity Masterplan was announced by Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean on Tuesday at the opening of the fourth Singapore International Cyber Week.

OT systems are those that operate critical infrastructure services with interconnected devices and computers such as those in the energy, water, transport and media sectors.

Mr Teo, who is also the Coordinating Minister for National Security, pointed out that attacks on OT systems are among the most pressing of cyber threats today. He gave an example of how Ukraine suffered a cyber attack on its power network in December 2015 that caused almost 250,000 people to lose power in the middle of winter.

This new Masterplan, developed by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and industry partners, is a response to the serious danger OT attacks pose, added Mr Teo.

 

Source: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/new-cyber-security-masterplan-for-operational-technologies-launched-to-protect