A joint (ISC)2 Singapore Chapter and the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP) event was held on 7 February 2017. Double the associations means double the knowledge transfer and as a treat, we have double the speakers this night! First off we have our very own (ISC)2 Singapore chapter member - Suman Sourav presenting on Secure Agile Software Development followed by Andreas van Leeuwen Flamino from Infocyte presenting on Introduction to Threat Hunting.

For photos taken during the event, please visit here.

Following up from our CREST Assessor Examination Sharing Session in Dec 2016, we are pleased to announce the second session scheduled on 24 February 2017.

In this session, we will be covering:

• Opening and sharing on Cyber Security Agency (CSA) directive on CII compliance
• CREST assessors sharing on examinations and company accreditation process
• Courses preparing for CREST examinations
• Q&A
• Networking

The details are as follow

• 24 February 2017, 7:00PM
• AiSP Office,
      116 Changi Road #04-03 WIS@Changi,
      Singapore 419718

The map of the location can be found here.. Underground parking is available at $1.50 per hour and the entrance to the parking is located at the Everitt Road North.
Light refreshments will be served. Seats are limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Admission is by confirmed registration only and payment is as follow:

AiSP Members (Ordinary & Associate) : Free
AiSP Members (Academic Partnership Programme & Company Sponsorship Programme) : Free
AiSP Members (Affiliate) : $10.70
Non-Members : $32.10

Note that the amount paid will be offset against the Admin Fee of CREST exam (CRT & CCT) upon successful CREST Exam registration.

For photos taken during the event, please visit here.

5-day ISACA CSX Practitioner boot camp financial service focused – this programme aims to prepare the participants with the knowledge ready to take the industry recognized certification examination – ie Cyber Security Practitioner certification by ISACA. ISACA is an international non-profit professional association focused on IT Governance and lately into also Cyber Security.

For more information, please visit here.

Come 27 & 28 March 2017, the inaugural Asia ICS Cyber Security Conference will take place at Suntec Singapore. Addressing cyber security issues related to industrial control systems (ICS) / SCADA systems, this 2 days’ conference will gather leading regulatory and industry professionals to raise awareness, share ideas and practical solutions to tackle critical operational issues facing the sector.

Conference sessions will distil key elements of cyber security into non-technical bite-sized bits for C-Suite and technical sessions will give ICS/SCADA professionals an overview of the latest defences and threats to the ICS environment.

For more information, please visit here.

Black Hat Asia 2017 will be held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore March 28-31, 2017. InfoSec professionals from around the world will gather to learn from the brightest minds in the industry. Black Hat Asia opens with hands-on Training for security practitioners March 28-29 followed by the main conference March 30—31 featuring applicable and relevant security Briefings presented by top researchers, solutions and products in the Business Hall, and open-source tool demonstrations at Arsenal. Network with the industry’s top talent and stay up to date on the latest in AppSec, exploit development, platform security, and more.

For more information, please visit here.

The Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP) held its 9th Annual General Meeting on 31 March 2017 at AiSP Office. We are pleased to inform you that the following members have been elected to the Executive Committee for the term 2017/2018.

With next generation IT platforms like Cloud Computing, Mobile, Big Data & Internet of things (IoT), we are experiencing connectivity like never before. Artificial and Business Intelligence are taking over many systems – most business decisions are now governed by extensive analytics, with AI handling many end-user interfaces instead of the human. New data protection laws, with changing compliance strategies are now emerging. The smartphone and mobile payment gateways are creating new opportunity as well as threats.

At Security Exchange 2017, gain valuable insights and gear up for the latest cyber security technological trends such as adaptive intelligent software for threat containment, cloud computing and related security, managing big data and reinforcing defences for mobile technology. Get to witness cutting-edge developments in this tech realm and learn innovative ways of strengthening your networks.

For more information, please visit here.

Join us at this Ransomware Awareness Seminar, to learn more about the recent outbreak of WannaCry that affected more than 200,000 individuals in over 150 countries including Singapore. Hear from industry speakers who will share the analysis on the evolution of ransomware and its behavioural patterns as well as possible preventive measures against such cyber-attacks. Don’t be the next victim and learn how to protect yourself against this malware attack.

Key Topics and Speakers

K.I.S.S. the Singapore Way by Mr Yum Shoen Yih, Deputy Director, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)
Evolution of Ransomware by Dr Vivek Balachandran, Lecturer, SIT
Are Your Security Controls Effective? by Mr Kong Chong Ming, Technology Consultant, RSA, A Dell Technologies Business
Behavioural Analysis of Ransomware and How to Mitigate the Threat by Mr Tok Yee Ching, Countercept, MWR Infosecurity Pte Ltd

Panel Session: Clarify Your Questions with the Experts

Moderator:

Mr Ho Hee Meng, Lecturer, SIT

Panellists:

Associate Professor Steven Wong, President, AiSP
Mr Yum Shoen Yih, Deputy Director, CSA
Dr Vivek Balachandran, Lecturer, SIT
Mr Kong Chong Ming, Technology Consultant, RSA
Mr Tok Yee Ching, Threat Hunter, MWR Infosecurity

Seminar Fees:

This event is open to the public with a fee of $21.40 (GST included). Free admission for AiSP members and partners (verification is required).

Should you have any questions regarding the event registration, please email to Secretariat at AiSP.sg
To register, please visit here.

Organizations can greatly achieve benefits from emerging technologies. But in doing so, they must recognize and manage the risks created by these new technologies. In this seminar, AiSP present to the audience the insights of Cloud and RFID technology and their associated cyber risks delivered by industry experts.

To register, please visit here.

The 12th (ISC)² Security Congress APAC 2017 will be held at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel in Hong Kong on July 03-04, 2017. You will engage with over 350 information security professionals in this 2-day multi-stream conference as cybersecurity experts and industry thought leaders from around the world share their knowledge and international best practices through presentations, case studies, hands-on workshop and interactive discussions. You will be able to learn the latest innovation and trends on cloud computing, critical national information infrastructure (CNII), emerging technologies, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), security operations, professional development and more.

For more information, please visit here.

INTERPOL World is an event providing a strategic platform for the public and private sectors to discuss and showcase solutions to evolving global security challenges. To be held from 4-7 July 2017 at Suntec Singapore, this biennial exhibition and congress event aims to connect law enforcement, government bodies, academia, international security professionals and buyers with security solution providers and manufacturers. The event fosters mutually beneficial collaboration, information sharing, innovation and solutions to ensure faster and more accurate responses to security threats.

For more information, please visit here.

We are pleased to advise that both Rowland Johnson (Director, CREST International) and Ian Glover (President, CREST International) is scheduled to be in Singapore on the 18 July 2017.

As part of their visit, CREST Singapore Chapter is organising an event whereby both Rowland and Ian will be updating on CREST’s International plans, Incident Response Certifications and SOC accreditation followed by a Q&A session.

The proposed draft Cybersecurity Bill was released on 10 July 2017 for public consultation and will end on 3 August 2017.

AiSP is organising a feedback workshop to collate from the InfoSec professionals on their views surrounding this draft proposal. This workshop will be conducted in a world café format so that each participant can have the opportunity to interact with their peers to discuss as well as provide feedback for the bill. The collated feedback will then be presented to Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).

The session will be hosted by Dr. Steven Wong, President of AiSP.

Join AiSP and our CSA colleagues in this stimulating workshop on Friday, 21 July 2017, 7:00pm – 10:00pm and MAKE YOURSELF HEARD!!!

Organised by AiSP, and supported by CSA Singapore.

To register, please visit here.

Stay on top of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats and solutions at RSA Conference 2017 Asia Pacific & Japan, 26-28 July at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. As the region’s leading infosec event, you’ll have access to expert-led sessions, inspiring keynotes, cutting-edge product demos and career-enhancing networking opportunities.

Save when you register for a Full Conference Pass by 23 July.

In response to the ever-growing threat of cybercrime, the Singapore Government has increased its focus on building a resilient cyber environment.

On the 10 July 2017, the Government announced the public consultation of a new standalone Cybersecurity Act. In light of the current regulatory climate, it is imperative for businesses to formulate robust responses to cyber threats.

In this awareness workshop, Ren Jun will outline the present legal regime, discuss prospective changes to the law and share his thoughts on preventing cybersecurity risks.

Following the presentation there will be a feedback and Q&A session.

For more information, please visit here.

ABOUT SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CYBER WEEK (SICW)

The cyberspace is a necessity, both in the personal and work space. In an increasingly digital world, how individuals, governments and companies protect their digital assets has increasingly become a hot button issue. With cybersecurity issues spanning not just technology but also legal, business, strategy and policy, companies are realising more and more, how important it is to gain a coherent understanding of a complicated and diverse topic.

The Singapore International Cyber Week 2017 is the ideal platform to discuss, network, strategies and form partnerships in the cybersecurity space. Taking place from 18th – 21stSeptember 2017, the region’s most established Cybersecurity event continues its theme, “Building a Secure and Resilient Digital Future through Partnership”, underscoring the importance of cross-border partnerships in securing the use of cyberspace. Last year’s event hosted more than 6,000 cybersecurity experts from the region and beyond, as well as 100 exhibitors and sponsors, and we expect our 2017 showing to be bigger and better.

The cornerstone conference and exhibition for the week, GovernmentWare, will see its 26th showing this year, inviting technology leaders, industry professionals, policy-makers and innovators to showcase the latest in technology, network and discuss key challenges in growing cybersecurity capabilities, cooperation with like-minded partners and other leading challenges in the cyberspace domain.

ABOUT GOVERNMENTWARE

Into its 26th showing, GovernmentWare (GovWare) is the region’s most established premier conference and showcase for cybersecurity. GovWare is the cornerstone event for the Singapore International Cyber Week. Featuring the latest trends in technology, organisational implementation and user perspectives, GovWare attracts practitioners to network, discuss and collaborate on all things cybersecurity.

With a speaker faculty of over 100 government officials, thought leaders, visionaries, technology experts and industry professionals, and over 100 exhibitors and sponsors, the event is the leading platform for practical, focused and unbiased knowledge on cybersecurity.

For more information, please visit here.

Following up from the announcement of The Cybersecurity Awards 2018 by Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security at SICW on 19th September 2017, AiSP will be holding an Industry Briefing reference the above on 2 October 2017 commencing 7:00 pm at:

Association of Information Security Professionals
116 Changi Road
#04-03 WIS@Changi
Singapore 419718

To register for this free event, please visit here.

Innovation Labs World has a mission to support government in understanding technology and how they can use it to transform service delivery. It is attended by policy, technology and financial decision makers across government, healthcare, education, utilities, transportation and infrastructure. GovInsider’s Innovation Labs World conference is a training ground for world leaders and run in Partnership with the United Nations and the Singapore government.

For more information, please visit here.

Introduction Smart cities, connected worlds and a sea of data. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a game changer, with the interconnection of computing devices enabling new possibilities in automation and the management of resources. From cities where electronic devices are used to monitor consumption, reduce costs and interface between citizens and government, to stores that send notifications to restock when low on a product, the applications of IoT are immense.

Gartner estimates by 2020 there will be 26 billion devices connected to the internet. For organisations, the IoT poses new risks in data governance and cyber security.

Objective CSCSS runs a program, Strategic Technologies Program that conducts research on technology, evolution, innovation, and advancement and its impact on effective information policies as well as economic and national security. Thus via this Program, CSCSS intends be engage the industry as part of our think tank capability to develop accurate and timely strategic insights in IoT that will be useful in decision making in address IoT strategy, worldwide.

This program convenes leadership from the entire major industry sectors and government to provide an advanced level of discourse that focuses on the advancement of new technologies, their impact, and the interplay between national and international requirements, and links to broader economic and security and cyber policy.

The World IoT Security Congress Singapore 2018 As such, we have decided to create a new platform, the “World IoT Security Congress”, that will through a series of activities, build Point of Presences (PoP) across the world that will establish CSCSS think tank capability in region, in country to be in a better position to provide more efficient and effective communication of our cyber-centric approach to managing the cyberspace from sphere of influences and different theatres of operations.

This conference on 19 September will serve to fire the first salvo in Asia Pacific, establishing ourselves as the premium IoT security event that leverages on our Think Tank capabilities that aim to bring together global expertise an the IoT industry to provide discourse and leadership dedicated to developing IoT understanding, best practice methodologies, standards, processes and solutions that meet the needs of industry today and in the future, globally by enabling the understanding of industry trends, demonstrating the state of IoT, developing and maintaining international best practices and standards; and lastly forecasting the IoT environment of the future.

For more information, please visit here.

To register, please visit here.

Cloud & Cyber Security Expo is Asia’s first event dedicated to securing the cloud. Cloud security is the elephant in the room and sits at the top of the shopping list for CIOs and CISOs from both technology and enterprise sectors.

The show will present unrivalled line up of over 100+ world-class cloud security solution providers, hundred hours of free content from 60 real-life case studies led by expert practitioners, and peerless networking opportunities.

Cloud and Cyber Security Expo is co-located with heavyweight tech events – Cloud Expo Asia, Data Centre World and two new launch shows, Big Data World and Smart IoT Singapore, expected to welcome 15,000 senior IT professionals 2017, comfortably making them the largest dedicated business events of their kind in Asia. The event stack now boasts five leading industry events in one location, with free access on the same ticket.

Secure your FREE tickets here.

The DiCyFor Security Summit is a vital 2-day Conference & Exhibition with a specific emphasis on content, high level attendees and networking.

Taking place in Singapore on the 7th & 8th November, the event brings together professionals from the Information Security and Digital Forensic communities, both nationally and internationally.

With 3 streams covering Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, & Cyber Threat Intelligence and an audience of 300 experts this comprehensive Summit promotes open discussion, multiple learning opportunities, Cyber breach simulations and dedicated workshops.

Alongside the conference will also be an exhibition and the Exclusive Networking evening to take place on the 7th November, we hope to see you at this year's Dicyfor Singapore.

For the full agenda, please email [email protected]

For more information, please visit here.

Bringing Together The Global Financial Community In A Week-Long Celebration Of Fintech. In 2016, we brought you the inaugural Singapore FinTech Festival, an invigorating week of distinct FinTech events from 14-18 November 2016. This year, we will be bringing you even more exciting discussions, stimulating demos and insightful debates over the period of 13-17 November 2017 at Singapore EXPO Halls 1-3.

Comprising of a series of back-to-back events, this year’s FinTech Festival will showcase and explore the financial technologies that can be harnessed to enhance financial inclusion and support growth in the emerging economies in Asia. Singapore FinTech Festival is the largest in the world and backed by the country’s central bank, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and in partnership with The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) and in collaboration with SingEx Venues and SingEx Exhibitions.

Whether you’re a start-up, technology company, investor, financial institution, research institute or innovation professional, you’ll want to be part of it.

Key Highlights

3 days conference , 200+ speakers, 9 themes
3 days exhibition, 300 exhibitors
Global FinTech Hackcelerator Demo Day
Innovation Lab Crawl
Investor Summit - “Deal Day”
Workshops
FinTech Awards
Industry Networking

For more information, please visit here.

In this exclusive technical talk, Yee Ching will be revealing two (2) previously undisclosed vulnerabilities he had discovered in an Internet of Things (IoT) platform while he was doing his Masters research with the Royal Holloway ISG Smart Card and IoT Security Centre. Along with the disclosure, he will be sharing his motivations for the research, his journey on finding the vulnerabilities, demonstrating how he found the vulnerabilities, impact of the vulnerabilities and finally the responsible disclosure process with the vendor.

Speaker : Tok Yee Ching
Date : 30 November 2017
Time : 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue : AiSP, 116 Changi Road, #04-03 WIS@Changi, Singapore 419718

This event is open to the public with a fee of S$10.70 (inclusive of GST). Free admission for AiSP members and partners. Admission is strictly by pre-registration only.

Light refreshment will be provided.

For more information, please visit here.

The Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP) held its 10th Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2018 at AiSP Office. We are pleased to inform you that the following members have been elected to the Executive Committee for the term 2018/2019.