Singapore moves to cut off cyber threats before they reach users
SINGAPORE, Oct 13 — Singapore will develop a national Protective Domain Name Service (PDNS) to block connections t...
Singapore is implementing a national Protective Domain Name Service (PDNS) to proactively block access to malicious websites before they can harm users. Senior Minister K. Shanmugam announced the service, which will help reduce exposure to phishing attacks, scams, malware, and other cyber threats by preventing connections to malicious domains.
This initiative is part of Singapore's Cybersecurity Strategy 2026, unveiled during the opening of Singapore International Cybersecurity Week. Shanmugam emphasized the shift towards a more proactive approach to national cyber defense due to the rapid advancement of AI-related cyber threats. The strategy, now in its third edition, aims to strengthen critical infrastructure, build AI and quantum capabilities, deepen global partnerships, and invest in the cybersecurity ecosystem and workforce.
Shanmugam also revealed that Singapore would progressively deploy AI across national cyber defense operations, including at the National Cybersecurity Command Centre and the Government Cyber Security Operations Centre. The ultimate goal is to safeguard the trust in Singapore's digital economy and society while maintaining the country's openness and connectivity in a rapidly changing global landscape.
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