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The gaping hole in Singapore’s cyber-security battle
Billions flow into innovation, but resilience depends on people. The lack of talent is unsustainable in an era of AI and deepfakes.
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Cyber-security roles are no longer just IT functions, they are essential to keeping society running, says the writer.
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Jess Ng
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Singapore’s digital economy continues to power ahead. From online commerce to financial services and healthcare, more of daily life is shifting online.
The country’s gross merchandise value increased by 13 per cent in a year to nearly $29 billion. But behind this growth lies a sobering reality: every new digital service expands the attack surface for cyber criminals. And the threats are multiplying.
