The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) today announced the establishment of the Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC), launched in partnership with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and SGTech, and supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). The announcement was made at Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) 2025.

The CRC will serve as a central support node to help Singapore organisations including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) enhance their cyber defences and recover swiftly when incidents occur.

As digitalisation accelerates, businesses are increasingly exposed to cyber risks, with more than 8 in 10 organisations experiencing a cybersecurity incident annually. The CRC aims to improve baseline cybersecurity hygiene, strengthen public-private partnerships, and build business confidence in digital transformation.

Key planned initiatives include:

• A neutral and secure Cyber Helpline to provide triage and rapid guidance for organizations affected by cyber incidents
• Cybersecurity health clinics with diagnostic sessions to assess SME cyber readiness
• Access to CSA’s CISO-as-a-Service programme for implementation support
• Cyber drills and capability-building workshops to strengthen response and recovery

Quotes from founding partners:

Mr Lee Yee Fung, Chief Smart Technologies and Sustainability Officer, SBF, said “As the economy becomes increasingly sophisticated, cyber threats are now an inevitable reality for businesses of all sizes. The Cyber Resilience Center equips businesses with actionable expertise to fortify their cyber defences, mitigate risks, and respond swiftly to cyber incidents. This partnership with CSA and our founding TAC partners, SCCCI and SGTech, reflects a shared commitment to build a more resilient business community. Through the helpline and practical capability-building initiatives, we seek to support businesses to operate with confidence and safeguard their assets in today’s digital-first economy.”

Mr Mark Lee, SCCCI 62^nd Technology Committee Chairman, said “Cyber resilience is now an essential pillar of business continuity and trust in our digital economy. Through the Cyber Resilience Centre, we aim to strengthen the collective defences of our business community, especially SMEs, by providing practical tools, expert guidance, and timely support. By working together with our partners and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, we can help businesses build the confidence to innovate and grow securely in the digital era.”

Ms Yean Cheong, Executive Director, SGTech, said “Cyber resilience underpins every successful business. From deepfakes to quantum threats, emerging risks are evolving fast. As one of the three founding TAC partners of the CRC, SGTech is uniquely positioned to rally our 1,400 member companies, including those in our Cyber Security Chapter, to participate and support this programme. Through initiatives by our Quantum Security and Cyber for AI Workgroups, we help SMEs strengthen their defences, innovate securely, and build confidence in digital expansion. Partnering with national and industry-led programmes like the CRC ensures our tech community can respond swiftly to evolving cyber threats and safeguard their reputation.”