
How Missed Cybersecurity Requirements Eat Into Profit of Government Projects
In Singapore’s competitive government project scene, winning the tender often feels like the hardest
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From secure network design to CIS hardening and procurement, we help ensure your infrastructure is audit-ready and aligned with government cybersecurity requirements
With a strong track record in Singapore government projects, we understand agency expectations and proactively resolve issues before they become blockers
Our team comprises Singaporeans and PRs based in Singapore, meeting stringent clearance requirements for government projects
Our team are CREST and CISSP certified, with > 15 years of experience across key IT domains—network, application and cybersecurity—ensuring holistic and practical support throughout your project.
It is a structured test and documentation process to verify that your IT system meets GovTech’s baseline cybersecurity requirements before it can go live or be connected to government networks.
You must undergo SSCT if you are:
A vendor or contractor delivering software, systems, or infrastructure to Singapore government agencies
Working on projects involving:
Classified or confidential data
Government infrastructure
GovTech-mandated cloud or on-prem systems
An SSCT typically includes:
SSCT Test Plan Submission – How vendor assess and document their Cybersecurity Posture
Documentation Review – Patch Management Plan, Cybersecurity Incidence Response Plan, Backup Plan etc.
Technical Testing, often including:
System Security Audit
Vulnerability assessment
Penetration testing
Remediation & Retest if issues are found Or Mitigation / Waiver if compliance is not feasible
Vendor is usually required to work an independent third-party to perform the testing
Before UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
Before Go-Live
Or at milestones during the project delivery cycle
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