Singtel this week announced an initiative to further strengthen Singapore’s cyber security talent pipeline with the launch of Singtel Cyber Security Experience or CSX , an interactive cyber education portal to engage students and mid-career professionals who aspire to be cyber security professionals.
The CSX raises awareness of cyber-related careers by profiling real-life cyber security professionals and mentors from Singtel and its US-based managed security services subsidiary, Trustwave, as well as the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).
Visitors to the portal can explore various career paths in cyber security and experience a day in the life of a cyber security professional through interactive, virtual cyber scenarios to understand the hard and soft skills needed for various roles.
Visitors can also test their skills by taking part in cyber challenges that focus on basic cyber security terms, concepts and operational principles. Those who fare well will be invited to the Singtel Cyber Security Institute (CSI) to hone their skills in cyber war game sessions which will allow them to understand cyber attack and defence approaches. They will also meet cyber security professionals or mentors to learn more about their roles.
The launch of CSX dovetails with the Government’s strategic focus to develop cyber security capabilities in Singapore. The CSX bolsters Singtel CSI’s partnership with the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to develop cyber security capabilities of mid-career professionals, who can access the portal to expand their career options in cyber security.
Bill Chang, CEO, Group Enterprise, Singtel
The CSX initiative helps address the cyber security talent gap in Singapore by using an interactive platform to engage aspiring cyber security professionals of all ages. This self-guided platform is designed to introduce them to various cyber security roles and kindle their interest in a career in this fast-growing field.
David Koh, CEO, CSA
CSA is pleased to collaborate with Singtel on this exciting platform to reach out to aspiring cyber security professionals. This is an innovative way to generate interest in cyber security as a career and attract enthusiastic individuals into the profession.
