Blackpanda & CSA partner to enhance Singapore cybersecurity

Blackpanda and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to enhance cybersecurity measures through sharing intelligence and analysis on cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.

Under the terms of the MoC, the partnership aims to establish a comprehensive cybersecurity library. This resource will be utilised to reinforce responses to cyber threats in Singapore. Previously, Blackpanda has engaged in collaborative efforts with the Singapore Police Force by exchanging cybercrime information over the last three years.

Gene Yu, CEO of Blackpanda, spoke about the partnership's significance, "This collaboration with CSA represents a pivotal step forward in our mission to provide affordable cyber emergency response to everyone. Through the sharing of our Attack Surface Management data, correlated with digital forensics analysis after a confirmed cyber attack, CSA will gain a deeper understanding of the cyber threat landscape in Singapore, including attack frequency by market and industry."

He further stated, "Beyond Blackpanda and CSA, this collaboration will positively impact all Singaporean businesses in having a clearer understanding of cyberattack trends to make informed decisions about data privacy and cyber security strategies."

The collaboration is expected to boost the capabilities of Blackpanda's IR-1 SaaS product, which offers a fixed-cost, affordable cyber emergency response subscription. Currently, the IR-1 product is distributed by major technology groups including Singtel, Macroview (a HGC group company), and Companhia de Telecomunicaçõe de Macau.

Dan Yock Hau, Assistant Chief Executive (National Cyber Resilience) at CSA, remarked on the collaboration, "Cybersecurity is a team effort. Companies like Blackpanda play an important role in helping enterprises defend against cyber threats and recover from breaches. CSA's collaboration with Blackpanda highlights our commitment to work closely with industry players to protect Singapore's cyberspace."

This collaboration highlights Blackpanda's dedication to partnering with both industry players and public sector entities to bolster Singapore's cyber resilience. The MoC includes provisions for continuous evaluation and enhancement of their strategies to align with the evolving cyber threat landscape.

Blackpanda is Asia's cyber emergency response firm, dedicated to providing businesses across the region with comprehensive solutions to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks. The company serves businesses of all sizes, from startups and SMEs to multinational corporations.

Blackpanda's IR-1 solution integrates proactive attack surface management, incident response services, and automated access to Lloyd's of London-backed cyber insurance, providing end-to-end protection before, during, and after an incident - all in one cost-effective subscription model. By combining proprietary technology, hyper-specialised response expertise, and streamlined access to top-tier cyber insurance, Blackpanda is making premium cyber emergency management more accessible and affordable than ever before.