Cybersecurity program launched to increase collaboration among ASEAN countries to combat cyber threats

Briefing

Cybersecurity program launched to increase collaboration among ASEAN countries to combat cyber threats

December 16, 2016

Briefing

  • ASEAN cybersecurity collaboration – Singapore government’s new cybersecurity strategy will increase coordination among ASEAN-member countries to counter cyber threats
  • Growing cyber threats – Study by Singtel and FireEye found Southeast Asian governments as more likely targets of cyberattacks than other organizations in region
  • Cyber capacity building – Announced launch of $10 million fund which will finance efforts to build cyber capacity in region such as resources, expertise, and training
  • Cyber space awareness – Leverage CyberGreen Initiative found in 2014 which aims to research open source information to create awareness of cyberhealth status of countries
  • Cyber norms – Work with countries and partners to develop regional cyber norms for ASEAN region

Accelerator

Sector

Government (excluding military), Information Technology

Source

Original Publication Date

October 20, 2016

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