Singapore: New programme launched to strengthen SMEs' cyber security
Source: Asia Insurance Review | Nov 2025
Singtel, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched the Singtel Cyber Protect Programme, a strategic public-private collaboration to bolster the cyber resilience of Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This programme is in support of the Digital Enterprise Blueprint introduced in May 2024. A study by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore published in 2023 found that over 40% of companies surveyed suffered cyber security incidents multiple times a year, with 5% experiencing attacks several times daily. This has caused business disruption, data loss or reputational harm.
Alarmingly, many firms still fall short of implementing essential security measures, adopting only around 70% of the recommended controls. SMEs are a frequent target, with three in five ransomware attacks in Singapore estimated to target them.
The Singtel Cyber Protect Programme has been developed to uplift SMEs, empowering them to identify cyber risks, adopt stronger cyber hygiene practices, and enhance their overall security posture to better prevent cyberattacks.
It also aims to reinforce Singapore’s overall digital competitiveness and economic resilience by helping SMEs innovate, scale faster and securely, as well as upskill their workforce.
This is a two-year programme, under which 49,000 SMEs will receive 12 months of complimentary Mobile Protect and Broadband Security, providing network-level protection for mobile devices and broadband connectivity with personalised threat reports.
The programme comprises practical cybersecurity workshops to help SMEs defend against sophisticated threats. Singtel, EnterpriseSG and IMDA will fully subsidise the first year, with Singtel offering up to 50% discounts for second-year renewals. A