Singapore Technology & Cybersecurity Dialogue

19 Aug 2025

The executive dialogue brought together senior government, financial services and technology leaders to examine the evolving cybersecurity and digital trust landscape in Singapore. The session featured Ms Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information; Michele Yap, Chief Risk Officer Singapore & ASEAN at Standard Chartered Bank; and Vincent Loy, Assistant Managing Director, Technology Group at the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

The discussion explored practical approaches to managing cyber risk, strengthening digital trust and enabling secure innovation across financial services, critical infrastructure and government. Leaders also examined the importance of aligning cybersecurity policy with real-world implementation, while addressing increasingly sophisticated and interconnected digital threats.

The dialogue provided a valuable cross-sector forum to exchange perspectives on strengthening Singapore’s digital resilience and security, while supporting innovation, economic growth and collaboration between government, industry and technology leaders.

The Venue

The Westin Singapore, Ballroom 2, Level 3, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2 Singapore 018961

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Event Speakers

Mdm Rahayu Mahzam

Minister of State

Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Ms Michele Yap

Chief Risk Officer Singapore & ASEAN

Standard Chartered Bank

Mr Vincent Loy

Asst Managing Director, Technology Group

Monetary Authority of Singapore

Dr Steve Kerrison

Senior Lecturer, Cybersecurity

James Cook University

Mr Tian Chong Ng

Chief Executive Officer

Singtel Singapore

Event Partners

Singtel

Singtel is Asia’s leading communications technology group, operating in one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic regions. Together with Optus, our wholly-owned subsidiary, and our regional associates Airtel, AIS, Globe and Telkomsel, we serve a mobile customer base of more than 780 million across 20 countries. We harness the power of new technologies including 5G to bring an unparalleled network and innovative digital products and services that enrich the experiences of consumers as they lead more digital and connected lifestyles. With our enterprise solutions and advanced cyber security capabilities, we help businesses accelerate their digital transformation, realise the possibilities enabled by new and disruptive technologies, and unlock new growth opportunities.

James Cook University

The Singapore campus of James Cook University is fully owned by James Cook University Australia, which is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world1. James Cook University Australia established its Singapore campus in 2003 as part of its expressed intent of internationalising its activities and offers a suite of university level programs at the Singapore campus covering the areas of Business, Information Technology, Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Science, Commerce, Accounting, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Games Design, Tourism and Hospitality. James Cook University offers Higher Degree by Research programs such as Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy and pathways to a higher degree. Additionally, the campus offers courses at the pre-university level, specifically designed to provide pathways for students who are unable to immediately meet university entrance standards.