Symantec opens new security centre

Singapore

IN a boost to Singapore's efforts to beef up online security and become a cyber security hub, Symantec Corp on Wednesday inaugurated a new dedicated Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Singapore. The centre is part of the online security company's plan to invest US$50 million globally to beef up its cyber security services business.

The Singapore SOC will double Symantec's cyber security service expertise in the Asia-Pacific region, said Samir Kapuria, senior vice-president and general manager of cyber security services at the company.