- A telco user flagged a security flaw in telco M1's iPhone 6 pre-order page that resulted in one case of unauthorised access to its customer database.
- A group called The Knowns gained access to karaoke entertainment operator K Box's database and published the personal information of more than 317,000 members online.
Nothing wrong with that, in fact I think it is a good news headline to help create cyber security awareness among its citizens. However, I would not pin high hopes for a short 12 month on-the-job-training stint. Very much still depends on how the training is structured, and what kind of experience is gained via the promised training exposure.
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The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and NEC Corporation will be partnering in a multi-year agreement to build strategic capabilities in cybersecurity through EDB’s Strategic Attachment and Training (STRAT) Programme.
NEC and EDB will seek qualified cybersecurity professionals and graduates to take part in a comprehensive cybersecurity training programme designed to equip them with the needed skills to counter the latest cyber threats.
The training aims to develop key in-depth skills and cybersecurity capabilities in areas of malware analysis, incident response, intrusion detection, digital forensics and vulnerability assessment.
The STRAT Programme aims to build up Singapore's manpower capabilities in strategic areas and sectors through overseas training and attachment with leading companies, and is open to Singaporean citizens and permanent residents.
The one-year programme will involve cybersecurity training locally, as well as with one of NEC’s Security Operations Centres (SOC) in Japan, which will focus on developing cyber operator, analyst and incident responder skills.
Training options also include working at one of NEC’s Regional Competency Centres or at an international partner agency, which will provide on-the-job-training in technical support for cyber operations, cyber forensics and malware analysis. Trainees will also have the option of working at NEC’s research laboratories on research and development projects.
The global shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals has been highlighted in numerous reports. According to a Mckinsey and World Economic Forum report, delays in adopting cybersecurity capabilities could result in a loss of US$3 trillion (S$3.75 trillion) in economic value by 2020 globally. A global study by Frost & Sullivan highlights that hacking, cyber-terrorism and hactivism are top concerns identified by organizations, yet more than half feel their security organizations are short-staffed.
The signing ceremony for the partnership between EDB and NEC was held at Governmentware 2014 on 24 September 2014, at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
“Within a year, trainees will get a unique opportunity to acquire skills in different functions of security operations, research and forensics. This wide exposure will be an invaluable experience for trainees as it will equip them to be proficient for the wide range of job roles within the field of cybersecurity," said Gian Yi-Hsen, Director of Safety & Security Industry Programme Office (SSIPO).
“The demand for skilled talent is critical in the current environment, and we are committed to ensuring our identified trainees receive the relevant training that will broaden their exposure and sharpen their skills to counteract the sophisticated cybersecurity challenges of today,” said Tan Boon Chin, Managing Director, Global Safety Division, NEC Corporation.
Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/edb-nec-partner-up-to/1378456.html
netizens left a footprint.