CSA Launches Second National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign –
“Cyber Tips 4 You”
“Cyber Tips 4 You”
Campaign focuses on promoting
four cybersecurity tips to help the public to go safe online
four cybersecurity tips to help the public to go safe online
SINGAPORE, 3 May 2018 – As Singapore moves towards becoming a Smart
Nation, technology will become increasingly pervasive in our lives,
transforming the way we work, live, and play. Thus, it is crucial that everyone
in Singapore is equipped with the basic know-how of good cyber practices, in
order to reap the benefits of technology. With that in mind, the Cyber Security
Agency of Singapore (CSA), in collaboration with the Cyber Security Awareness
Alliance, is organising the second National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign –
“Cyber Tips 4 You”.
Nation, technology will become increasingly pervasive in our lives,
transforming the way we work, live, and play. Thus, it is crucial that everyone
in Singapore is equipped with the basic know-how of good cyber practices, in
order to reap the benefits of technology. With that in mind, the Cyber Security
Agency of Singapore (CSA), in collaboration with the Cyber Security Awareness
Alliance, is organising the second National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign –
“Cyber Tips 4 You”.
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Results from CSA’s two public awareness surveys as well as onsite surveys
conducted during the 2017 launch event showed that while respondents agreed
that everyone has a part to play in cybersecurity, there is still room for
improvement when it comes to actual adoption of cybersecurity measures, such as
having weak password management habits and ignoring software updates. Some
respondents have indicated that they would like to have more cybersecurity information
and advice on how they can better protect themselves. As such, the “Cyber Tips 4 You”campaign will
focus on communicating to the public four important cybersecurity tips, namely
to (i) use an anti-virus software, (ii) use strong passwords and enable Two-Factor
Authentication (2FA), (iii) spot signs of phishing and (iv) update their
software as soon as possible.
Results from CSA’s two public awareness surveys as well as onsite surveys
conducted during the 2017 launch event showed that while respondents agreed
that everyone has a part to play in cybersecurity, there is still room for
improvement when it comes to actual adoption of cybersecurity measures, such as
having weak password management habits and ignoring software updates. Some
respondents have indicated that they would like to have more cybersecurity information
and advice on how they can better protect themselves. As such, the “Cyber Tips 4 You”campaign will
focus on communicating to the public four important cybersecurity tips, namely
to (i) use an anti-virus software, (ii) use strong passwords and enable Two-Factor
Authentication (2FA), (iii) spot signs of phishing and (iv) update their
software as soon as possible.
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Communicating the four cyber tips are local celebrities Suhaimi Yusof and Jae
Liew, from the cast of popular TV series “Tanglin”. The two celebrities will be
sharing these tips in four online videos, which will be supplemented by
adaptations on social media and out-of-home platforms, including MRT stations
and bus shelters, all over Singapore. The videos can be accessed at www.csa.gov.sg/gosafeonline.
Communicating the four cyber tips are local celebrities Suhaimi Yusof and Jae
Liew, from the cast of popular TV series “Tanglin”. The two celebrities will be
sharing these tips in four online videos, which will be supplemented by
adaptations on social media and out-of-home platforms, including MRT stations
and bus shelters, all over Singapore. The videos can be accessed at www.csa.gov.sg/gosafeonline.
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The “Cyber Tips 4 You”
campaign will officially kick off with a launch event on 5 May 2018 at
Bedok Mall. The event will be launched by Guest-of-Honour, Senior Minister of
State for Communications and Information, Dr Janil Puthucheary. In a setting
that resembles a café,visitors will learn how to create strong and
memorable passwords, and be treated to a free cup of coffee or tea upon
successful completion of their password creation journey.
The “Cyber Tips 4 You”
campaign will officially kick off with a launch event on 5 May 2018 at
Bedok Mall. The event will be launched by Guest-of-Honour, Senior Minister of
State for Communications and Information, Dr Janil Puthucheary. In a setting
that resembles a café,visitors will learn how to create strong and
memorable passwords, and be treated to a free cup of coffee or tea upon
successful completion of their password creation journey.
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Three major telcos, M1, SingTel and StarHub, have also come on board to promote
the importance of using anti-virus software and will advise visitors on
solutions to protect their devices from malware infections. Students from Nanyang
Polytechnic will showcase a cybersecurity game where visitors can learn about
cybersecurity in a fun and interactive way.Visitors can also approach volunteer
cyber champions for cybersecurity information and advice onsite. The
event will be open to the public from11am to 6pm on 5 and 6 May. Admission
is free.
Three major telcos, M1, SingTel and StarHub, have also come on board to promote
the importance of using anti-virus software and will advise visitors on
solutions to protect their devices from malware infections. Students from Nanyang
Polytechnic will showcase a cybersecurity game where visitors can learn about
cybersecurity in a fun and interactive way.Visitors can also approach volunteer
cyber champions for cybersecurity information and advice onsite. The
event will be open to the public from11am to 6pm on 5 and 6 May. Admission
is free.
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Mr David Koh, Chief Executive of CSA, said: “Good cyber hygiene is essential
because we live in a world that is more connected than ever. The focus of this
campaign is to raise Singaporeans’ awareness about the importance of
cybersecurity and provide them with four essential cybersecurity tips to help
them stay safe online. Every step we take to protect ourselves online will go a
long way in keeping our cyberspace safe and secure.”
Mr David Koh, Chief Executive of CSA, said: “Good cyber hygiene is essential
because we live in a world that is more connected than ever. The focus of this
campaign is to raise Singaporeans’ awareness about the importance of
cybersecurity and provide them with four essential cybersecurity tips to help
them stay safe online. Every step we take to protect ourselves online will go a
long way in keeping our cyberspace safe and secure.”
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About Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)
provides dedicated and centralised oversight of national cyber security
functions and works with sector leads to protect Singapore’s critical services.
It also engages with various industries, and stakeholders to heighten cyber
security awareness as well as to ensure the holistic development of Singapore’s
cyber security landscape. The Agency is part of the Prime Minister’s Office and
is managed by the Ministry of Communications and Information. Information on CSA
is available at www.csa.gov.sg.
provides dedicated and centralised oversight of national cyber security
functions and works with sector leads to protect Singapore’s critical services.
It also engages with various industries, and stakeholders to heighten cyber
security awareness as well as to ensure the holistic development of Singapore’s
cyber security landscape. The Agency is part of the Prime Minister’s Office and
is managed by the Ministry of Communications and Information. Information on CSA
is available at www.csa.gov.sg.
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