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Cybersecurity talent gap leaves Singapore firms exposed

As threats in the digital sphere mount, companies could find themselves stumbling

Claudia Chong

Claudia Chong

Published Wed, Nov 11, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE digitalisation train is speeding ahead, but a shortage of talent is exposing Singapore businesses increasingly to cyber and data privacy threats.

    And recent high-profile breaches and regulatory changes are further fuelling demand for digital security staff.

    CybersecurityData privacyEmploymentSingapore manpower

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