• Black Hat Asia 2019 (26 - 29 March 2019)

  Black Hat is returning to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, March 26 - 29, 2019. The information security community will come together for hands-on Trainings taught by industry experts, cutting-edge research presentations at Briefings, open-source tool demos in Arsenal, and the Business Hall featuring top-tier solutions and service providers.
  
  Visit www.blackhat.com/asia-19/ for more information.

• IoT Asia 2019 (27 - 28 March 2019)

  IoT Asia is an award winning event that brings solutions providers, technology heads, design / solution architects, engineers, academic institutions, investors and start-ups together for an enriching learning and sharing experience. IoT Asia 2019 will be held from 27 – 28 March in Singapore EXPO. The exhibition and conference will address the interests of the IoT ecosystem players within the 5 key segments - Smart Cities, Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Data Analytics and Enablers.
  
  Visit www.internetofthingsasia.com for more information.

• SGCSC Industry Day & SG-CRC 2019 (23 - 24 April 2019)

  The 4^th Singapore Cybersecurity R & D Conference (SG-CRC 2019) and SGCSC Industry Day will be held at the Singapore Management University from 23 - 24 April 2019. Under the theme of Smart Nation Security & Privacy, SG-CRC 2019 will invite leading researchers from the projects funded by NRF’s National Cybersecurity Programme to share their research findings and experiences in applying their technologies to secure smart nation infrastructure and applications. The conference will host keynote talks on the state of the art cybersecurity developments in the international research community, invited talks from relevant government agencies on Singapore’s national technology road map and cybersecurity road map, and industry talks and panel discussions to help to ascertain the strong relevance of research as well as to identify gaps that must be plugged.

  Click here to find out more.

• Wild and Crazy Ideas (WACI) Day (14 June 2019)

  The third edition of our annual WACI Day calls for pitching of ideas for Cybersecurity research, as well as the launch of the Consortium's Seed Grant Call 2019. You may scroll down to read details of our Seed Grants awarded in 2017 and 2018.

• Infosec in the City, Singapore 2019 (18 - 20 June 2019)

  Join Asia’s most comprehensive Cybersecurity gathering at Infosec in the City, #IICSG2019, to gain insights of cutting-edge techniques in various cybersecurity domains while building valuable connections with partners and pioneers from across the cybersecurity community!

  Co-locating with Asia’s mega technology event, ConnecTechAsia, the #IICSG2019 conference and exhibition will be held at the Marina Bay Sands from 18 - 20 June 2019.

• LLP Singapore: Cybersecurity Track

  Lean LaunchPad (LLP) Singapore is partnering the Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium to offer the LLP Cybersecurity Track, a 10-week experiential learning programme focused on commercialization of potential cybersecurity technological innovation. Teams from IHLs, RIs, young start-ups, or companies may consider applying for the programme at this link.

  We would also like to hear from you if you are interested to be industry mentors, advisors, or to share your knowledge and experience in business development or entrepreneurship in the cybersecurity field, at the sessions or through interviews by the team. The available opportunities will depend on the technology domains of the participating teams. If not for this run, we would still note your interest for the role in future LLP runs or related ICE 71 initiatives.

• Watch this space or sign up for our mailing list to be notified of our activities.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are targeted avenues for member companies, researchers, and government agencies to exchange knowledge and explore collaborations for collective interest. SIG meetings are informal, interactive sessions where the group share their work, ideas, challenges, and related issues, within the community of the Consortium.

Threat Intelligence and Incident Response

The Threat Intelligence aspect covers technologies to detect malicious activities which include anomalies in network and endpoint access, suspicious user / insider behaviour, malware, Denial of Service attacks, and so on. The current trend in predictive / proactive defense overlaps the developments in Big Data, Data Analytics, and Deep Learning fields.

The Incident Response aspect covers technologies to evaluate and prioritise detected threats to assist human operators in crisis resolution and risk mitigation, as well as regulatory considerations to minimize impact of breaches across the board.

Registered SIG members

SIG Lead

Data Protection and Privacy

The Data Protection aspect covers technologies to protect confidentiality and integrity of data. This also involves access control considerations including user authentication.

The Data Privacy aspect covers technologies as well as regulations in order to preserve privacy of data owners without crippling the usability of the data, thus enabling new applications, smarter devices, and enhancing the digital lifestyle.

Registered SIG members

SIG Lead

Mobile Security

The group interests span all aspects of security for mobile devices: mobile applications, mobile platforms including software, firmware and hardware, mobile network, mobile malware, and mobile user behaviour.

Mobile security involves consideration of constraints underlying embedded devices as well as features unique to mobile lifestyle such as the ready availability of certain information (real-time location, contacts, etc.) compared to traditional computing.

Registered SIG members

SIG Lead

System and Software Security

The group interests span technologies for building secure software and constructing secure complex systems from various software and hardware components, as well as technologies for finding and patching vulnerabilities in existing or third-party software.

These involve testing methodologies, standards and compliance, design and development best practices, and also user / developer interfacing considerations, such as the need to reduce false alarms and to prioritize vulnerabilities for fixing.

Registered SIG members

SIG Lead

Cyber-Physical System and IoT Security

Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Security is concerned with protecting complex infrastructure with large networks of devices such as public utilities and urban transportation. There is an emphasis on preserving correct, safe execution of (usually critical) processes that produce as well as use information shared across components, while accounting for physical and operational constraints of the system.

Internet of Things (IoT) shares the interconnected feature of CPS, with more emphasis on the connectivity technologies instead of the integrated system. As such IoT Security is concerned with confidentiality, integrity, availability and privacy of the exchanged information across devices.

Registered SIG members

SIG Lead

Cybercrime and Investigation

The Cybercrime and Investigation SIG focuses on measures and technologies for better cybercrime investigation and attack attribution. The group interests include digital forensics and anti-forensics, investigative triaging, and solving challenges in handling large volumes of case exhibits and digitisation.

Distinct from the Threat Intelligence and Incident Response topic, which leans towards organizational defense, this topic is applicable to cybercrime determent and law enforcement.

Registered SIG members

SIG Lead

More Possibilities

The SIGs are dynamic groups and more groups can be formed as interest arises.

Seed Grant

The Seed Grant is awarded to joint industry-academia research projects for producing proof-of-concepts of new cybersecurity technologies and innovative ideas, which seek to address gaps in Singapore’s cybersecurity landscape and to strengthen Singapore’s cybersecurity capabilities against present and future threats. Companies who are members of the Consortium may jointly submit a proposal with academic/research institutes or public agencies.

Projects leverage on partnership between Consortium member companies and academic/research institutes or public agencies, with the end goal of commercialization or deployment in companies or public agencies. The Seed Grant may also be awarded to exploration of new ideas and smaller-scale solutions which may be difficult to gain traction outside the Consortium platform, to give them an opportunity to demonstrate their value and potential for further development under the National Cybersecurity R&D Programme (NCR).

Seed Grant 2018

Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium is pleased to announce that ADSC and Custodio Technologies has been awarded the Seed Grant for 2018.
Read article

Seed Grant 2017

Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium is pleased to announce that six cybersecurity seed projects has been awarded the Seed Grant for 2017.
Read article

Other Projects

The National Research Foundation (NRF) regulary holds Translational Grant Calls to address the ever changing cyber landscape in Singapore. The grants awarded by the NRF are usually on a larger scale than the Seed Grant Calls (see above) awarded by the Consortium.

Examples of Cybersecurity R&D projects performed by researchers in Singapore’s Universities and Research Institutions are featured here.

Lean LaunchPad (LLP) Singapore is partnering the Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium to offer the LLP Cybersecurity Track, a 10-week experiential learning programme focused on commercialization of potential cybersecurity technological innovation. Teams from IHLs, RIs, young start-ups, or companies may consider applying for the programme at this link.

Lean LaunchPad Singapore: Cybersecurity Track - First Run (Apr - Jun 2018)

This 10-week experiential learning programme for would-be and early cybersecurity startups is jointly organized by Lean LaunchPad (LLP) Singapore and the Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium.
Read article

LLP Singapore: Panel Discussion: Commercialising Cybersecurity Technologies, 22 Mar 2018

This event in the cybersecurity series discussed how to commercialise new and innovative cybersecurity technologies and solutions, and rapidly drive their market adoption rates. We were very pleased to have an esteemed panel of experts and practitioners to discuss with the audience and share their insights.
Read article

The Consortium organizes an annual Cybersecurity Camp with lectures and tutorials from international and local researchers, as well as hands-on sessions via hackathons and mini-competition. The sessions in the camp could capture the topics relevant to the different SIGs.

Cybersecurity Camp III (Blockchain and Cybersecurity Workshop), 12 - 13 Nov 2018

This workshop was jointly organized by the Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium and NUS Crystal Center and saw domain experts from Academia and the Industry sharing their knowledge and expertise.
Read article

Cybersecurity Camp II (Deep Learning Security Workshop), 14 - 15 Dec 2017

The 2^nd Cybersecurity Camp featured Research Forum and Workshop on Deep Learning Security.
Read article

Cybersecurity Camp I, 19 - 20 Feb 2017

The inaugural Cybersecurity Camp was a two-day workshop comprising lessons and a 24-hour hackathon.
Read article

Technology Talks and Wild & Cracy Ideas (WACI) Day

Technology Talks are held once every quarter where speakers from the Industry, Government Agencies and Research Institutes are invited to share their knowledge. This provides a platform for Academics, practitioners and enthusiasts to gather and discuss specific topics in information security.

WACI Day is held once a year and it provides a platform for all to pitch ideas and problem statements that call for collective brainstorming, collaborative effort, or partnerships towards solutions. The Consortium uses this platform to launch our annual Seed Grant Calls.

Technology Talk VIII, 01 Mar 2019

The 8th Technology Talk featured presentations from the 4 completed seed projects awarded in 2017, as well as a Grant Call Launch from the National Satellite of Excellence (NSoE) in Trustworthy Software Systems.
Read article

Technology Talk VII, 26 Oct 2018

The 7^th Technology Talk featured topics on FinTech Security. Join us, as we invite speakers from Academia, Government Agencies and Industry to share their expertise in a field which is most vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Read article

Wild and Crazy Ideas (WACI) Day, 8 Jun 2018

The second edition of our annual WACI Day featured pitching of ideas for cybersecurity research, and the launch of the Consortium's Seed Grant Call 2018.
Read article

Technology Talk VI, 27 Apr 2018

The 6^th Technology Talk was held in conjunction with National Cybersecurity R&D Lab (NCL) User Forum at our new office building, innovation 4.0. Thank you all for attending our event and providing valuable feedbacks to us!
Read article

Technology Talk V, 6 Feb 2018

The 5^th Technology Talk featured talks along the theme of System and Software Security.
Read article

Technology Talk IV, 27 Oct 2017

The 4^th Technology Talk is an SUTD Edition of the Around-the-Campuses Technology Talk Series.
Read article

Technology Talk III, 25 Aug 2017

The 3^rd Technology Talk is an NUS Edition of the Around-the-Campuses Technology Talk Series, jointly held with the National Cybersecurity R&D Lab (NCL) User Forum.
Read article

Technology Talk II and WACI Day 2017, 16 Jun 2017

The 2^nd Technology Talk revolves around the theme of Cyber Defense for Organizations was held together with the inaugural WACI (Wild and Crazy Ideas) Day.
Read article

Kick-Off Event - Technology Talk, 2 Nov 2016

The 1^st Technology Talk was held at the Consortium space at NUS School of Computing.
Read article

Cybersecurity Seminar Series

Cybersecurity Seminars are held in between our quarterly Technology Talks. These seminars are organized when we identify certain topics that are of interest to relevant groups of people.

Cybersecurity Seminar Series 2: "LGTM: Unleash your inner security researcher", 21 Sep 2018

We are pleased to have Max Schaefer, a Lead Software Engineer at Semmle as a guest speaker for this event. Prior to joining Semmle, Max was a post-doc at IBM Research and an assistant professor at NTU Singapore. He holds a doctorate in computer science from Oxford University.
Read article

Cybersecurity Seminar Series 1: "Topics on Cyber Risks", 29 Jun 2018

We are pleased to co-host two seminars by international experts, Michael Daniel from the Cyber Threat Alliance and Prof. Marie-Elisabeth Pate-Cornell from Stanford University, during their visit to the Consortium and LRFI.
Read article

Industry Day and Other Conferences

SGCSC Industry Day 2017, 17 Nov 2017

The Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium organized Industry Day 2017 to introduce the recently awarded NCR and Seed Grant projects to the cybersecurity community, as well as a view of NRF’s R&D focus and broad timeline of upcoming grant calls.
Read article

SG-CRC 2017, 21 - 22 Feb 2017

At the Singapore Cybersecurity R&D Conference (SG-CRC) 2017 co-organized by the Consortium, members contributed industry perspectives through Lightning Talks and exhibition.
Read article

SCyFI / SICW / GovWare

Singapore Cybersecurity Future Innovations (SCyFI) 2018, 20 Sep 2018

SCyFI 2018 featured interesting research and technology from the local Research Institutes, as well as the National Cybersecurity R&D Grant Call by the National Research Foundation.
Read article

Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) 2017, 19 - 21 Sep 2017

Dr Vivy Suhendra, Executive Director of Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium, presented on the topic of “A Research-To-Industry Perspective on Singapore Cybersecurity Landscape” at the NCR booth in Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) 2017.

Supported Events

Asia ICS Cyber Security Conference 2018, 20 - 21 Nov 2018

Returning once again on 20 - 21 November 2018, policy makers, C-suite management, critical infrastructure (CI) operators, Industrial Control Systems, IT and cyber security practitioners and other leaders and key decision makers will converge at Resorts World Sentosa for the 2nd Asia ICS Cyber Security Conference 2018.

We are proud to be a Supporting Organization for this event. Click here for more details.

RSA Conference 2018, 27 Jul 2018

Cyberattackers are persistent. Then again, so are we. Ever have that dream where you eliminate one cybersecurity threat, and two more appear in its place? At RSA Conference, we know that’s also your reality. Which is why we help you stay on top of the latest issues and solutions. And as an SGCSC member, you’ll enjoy a S$100 discount when you register for RSAC 2018 Asia Pacific & Japan. Attend expert-led sessions and forward-thinking keynotes. Demo cutting-edge products and solutions. Network with peers and take your skills—and your career—to the next level.

Cybertech Asia 2018, 27 - 28 Mar 2018

Cybertech Global Events proudly presents Cybertech Asia 2018 which will take place on March 27-28 in Singapore, held in conjunction with Experia Events Pte Ltd, Singapore's leading conference and trade show management company. A 2-day conference and exhibition, Cybertech Asia 2018 will present commercial problem solving strategies and solutions for the global cyber threat that meet the diverse challenges for a wide range of sectors: finance transportation, utilities, defense, R&D, manufacturing, telecommunication, health and government. It brings together leading multi-national corporates, SMB's, start-ups, private and corporate investors, venture capital firms, experts, and clients, providing provides attendees with a unique and special opportunity for Business to Business interaction and get acquainted with the latest innovations and solutions featured by the international cyber community.

In addition to the conference plenary sessions and main exhibition hall, Cybertech Asia in Singapore will also feature the renowned Cybertech Startup Pavilion, exclusive round-table networking sessions and technical training workshops. For more information, visit Cybertech Asia 2018.

Black Hat Asia 2018, 20 - 23 Mar 2018

The brightest minds in security will return to Singapore for Black Hat Asia 2018. This four-day event will be held at the Marina Bay Sands, March 20-23, with multiple 2-day and a new 4-day technical Training plus cutting-edge Briefings, the Business Hall, Arsenal, and more.

IoT Asia 2018, 21 - 22 Mar 2018

For the past 4 years, IoT Asia has been at the forefront of bringing global collaboration and partnership opportunities to governments, businesses and communities in Asia. IoT Asia is an award winning stage that brings together technology heads, design architects, solution architects, engineers, academic institutions, investors and start-ups to assess the latest trends and partnership models in Asia. Featuring a 6,000 sqm exhibition, multi-track thought provoking conferences and community-driven seminars, IoT Asia 2018 will put the spotlight Smart Cities, Industrial IoT, IoT Data Analytics and Enablers.

Visits

Visit from Xidian University, 21 Jan 2019

We are pleased to host the visit from Xidian University, where Prof. Abhik Roychoudhury, A/P Liang Zhenkai and Dr Vivy Suhendra gave a sharing session and interacted with the students to better understand their career goals.

Visit from Global Cyber Alliance, 26 Jul 2018

We are pleased to co-host the visit from Global Cyber Alliance with the National Cybersecurity R&D Laboratory (NCL).

Visit from Royal Thai Police, 11 Jul 2018

We are pleased to co-host the visit from Royal Thai Police research team with NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) and NUS-Singtel Cyber Security R&D Laboratory.

Visit by Mr Joan Puate, Catalonia Digital Cluster, 11 May 2017

Visit by ADSC and Prof. David Nicol, 3 May 2017

Visit by Kaspersky Lab HQ Delegation, 26 Apr 2017

Visit from Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences, 10 Mar 2017

We have moved into innovation 4.0!

The Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium has officially moved into our new home, "innovation 4.0", together with our peers from the Smart Nation Research Cluster. We look forward to hosting events at our new home and make Singapore a better place to live in!

For details on how to find us, please check out our guide.

Consortium Launch, 20 Sep 2016

The Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium (SGCSC) was launched at TechVenture 2016.
Read article