Singapore Launches OT Cybersecurity Masterplan 2024

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ByBob Gill
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The Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Masterplan is part of the Singapore Government’s efforts to enhance the security and resilience of organizations operating industrial control systems, as well as those utilizing OT technologies that support physical control functions. The updated Masterplan 2024, which was launched on August 20 at the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel (OTCEP) Forum event, reflects the evolving maturity of the OT ecosystem and the dynamic nature of cyber threats targeting OT systems in the wake of geopolitical and technological shifts.

OT Cybersecurity Masterplan

Masterplan 2024 calls for the adoption of Secure-by-Deployment principles to safeguard the entire lifecycle management of OT systems, from product design, deployment and maintenance involving multiple stakeholders. It also outlines updates in the areas of People, Processes, and Technology to uplift cybersecurity postures as part of continuous efforts to enhance the cybersecurity of sectors operating OT systems and technologies:

It was co-created with the OT ecosystem, comprising over 60 organizations representing consulting and professional services organizations, Institutes of Higher Learning & training organizations, Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) owners, relevant government agencies, OT Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, cybersecurity solution providers, cloud service providers, and OT Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Masterplan 2024 will continue to serve as a strategic blueprint to further bolster Singapore's defenses, ensuring a resilient and secure cyber environment for both critical and non-critical OT sectors. It is available for download here from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) website.

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