Cyber Defenders Shift to the Frontlines of Public Safety
As enterprises worldwide face mounting cybersecurity risks, could public safety organisations provide a benchmark for other sectors to measure up to? The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) of any country provides protection against cyberthreats launched by unseen enemies. For example, Singapore’s CERT (SingCERT) actively monitors escalating situations and works with affected parties to mitigate impacts when breaches occur. The Log4j vulnerability in 2021 and SolarWinds supply chain attack of 2020 are among major examples. Part of SingCERT’s responsibilities include proactively publishing alerts and advisories to inform organizations and the public about the latest threats, and providing recommendations for protective ... Read More