Let’s face it — system hardening isn’t glamorous.It’s not as exciting as catching a critical vulnerability during a pentest, or training an AI to spot threats in your SOC..Most days, it feels like you’re just working through a never-ending checklist, disabling obscure services and tweaking registry keys that no one has touched since Windows XP.…
When former U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival at the United Nations was delayed by a stalled escalator, the world had a chuckle. After all, there’s something comically unglamorous about being held hostage by moving stairs. But what if it wasn’t a mechanical hiccup — what if someone, somewhere, pressed the digital “off” switch? Suddenly the…
As Web3 companies push the boundaries of decentralization, they also face unique security challenges. Unlike traditional businesses, there are no central gatekeepers or “reset password” buttons when things go wrong. A single compromised laptop or unauthorized login can result in irreversible, high-value losses. Protecting private keys, wallets, and decentralized applications requires stronger safeguards at both…
Cybersecurity has become a business priority in Singapore. With cyber threats growing and government requirements tightening, companies — especially SMEs — need a practical way to show they are taking security seriously. That’s where Cyber Essentials, a certification developed by the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA), comes in. It sets out a simple, achievable baseline…
In cybersecurity, Security Through Obscurity (STO) is the notion that hiding system details—like code, architecture, or configurations—can keep attackers at bay. At best, it’s a temporary deterrent. At worst, it’s a dangerous illusion that collapsed defenses once the secret is out. Recent events around Microsoft’s tightening of its Active Protections Program (MAPP) highlight why obscurity…
In Singapore’s competitive government project scene, winning the tender often feels like the hardest part. But for many M&E vendors, the real challenge — and the real cost — comes after the win. Time and again, we see vendors discover after signing the contract that the project includes strict government cybersecurity compliance requirements. These requirements…
In the past, Operational Technology (OT) systems ran in isolated, air-gapped environments. But times have changed. Modern industrial systems are increasingly integrated with IT networks, exposed to external vendors, cloud platforms, and remote access. This convergence brings tremendous efficiency gains — but also new cybersecurity risks. Recent attacks such as UNC3886 have shown how OT…
As more Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) vendors take on projects involving Operational Technology (OT) in critical infrastructure — from defense facilities to surveillance networks — cybersecurity is no longer optional. It’s a fundamental requirement. Whether you’re deploying SCADA systems for water treatment or installing sensors in a defense facility, your OT systems are now part…
Imagine you just received your penetration test report. You scroll down and see only a couple of low-severity issues — maybe a clickjacking vulnerability or a misconfigured HTTP header. No critical bugs. No SQL injection. No exposed admin portals. Should you be relieved? Happy? Or maybe… a little concerned? ⸻ What Low or No Findings…
If you are a Singapore government vendor, such as a provider of CCTV systems or Building Management Systems (BMS), you will likely encounter cybersecurity terms like DAST, SAST, VAPT, SSAT and SSCT frequently in project requirements. These tests are critical to ensuring the security and compliance of systems, particularly for on-premise or air-gapped deployments. Their differences…