Internet policy part of cyber defence: IDA, CSA

Singapore

THE decision to separate Internet surfing from computers with access to the government's internal networks was made in response to cyber security threats, said the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) at a media briefing on Thursday.

David Koh, CSA chief executive, said: "Singapore is under constant attack on the cyber front. We are a prime target for cyber criminals, gangs, hacktivists and even state actors. As public servants, we have a duty and responsibility to protect the government and the citizens' information and data. It is crucial we prevent breaches and disrupt what is known as the 'cyber kill chain' to raise our cyber defensives.