October 9, 2023 at 10:38PM
The Exercise Cyber Star program, organized by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the SANS Institute, aims to improve Singapore’s ability to respond to cyber attacks. The fifth edition brought together participants from various sectors for workshops on threats like ransomware and insider threats. It also featured a simulation of a real-world cyber attack. The program also aimed to train the next generation of cyber security professionals. For more information, contact SANS Institute at [email protected].
Meeting Takeaways:
1. The cyber attack on SingHealth in 2018 highlights the importance of organizations in Singapore remaining vigilant and well-protected against further incidents.
2. The Exercise Cyber Star program, delivered by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the SANS Institute, aims to foster knowledge and expertise in crisis response and readiness for future cyber attacks.
3. The fifth edition of the Exercise Cyber Star (XCS 2023) began on September 25 and brought together over 450 participants from 11 critical information infrastructure sectors.
4. The event included technical workshops, command post exercises, and hands-on sessions to address threats such as ransomware, DDoS attacks, ICS compromise, and insider threats.
5. The event featured GRID NetWars, a simulation of a real-world cyber attack on ICS systems in Singapore.
6. SANS APAC Technical Director, Delaney Ng, hosted a group of 20 young people from Singapore in collaboration with Cyber Youth Singapore (CYS) to inspire them and provide guidance on winning at GRID NetWars.
7. To learn more about SANS Institute’s training, table-top exercises, cyber ranges, and security awareness in the Asia Pacific region, contact them at [email protected].
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