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11TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CYBER WEEK (SICW) 2026
Republic of Singapore, Thursday, 15th October 2026
The 11th Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) was held from 12 to 15 October 2026 in the Republic of Singapore, bringing together Ministers, policymakers, industry leaders and cybersecurity experts from ASEAN Member States, Dialogue Partners and international organisations. The event provided a platform to address emerging cyber threats, exchange policy perspectives and strengthen international cooperation in safeguarding digital systems and public trust.
Held under the theme “Cyber at a Crossroads: Shaping the New Cyber Order”, SICW 2026 examined emerging cybersecurity challenges, including the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), cross-border cybercrime and preparedness for emerging technologies. The event provided opportunities to exchange policy perspectives and experiences in strengthening cybersecurity governance, resilience and public trust in digital services.
Two ministerial meetings were convened in conjunction with SICW 2026. The Inaugural SICW Ministerial Roundtable, held on 13 October 2026 and chaired by His Excellency K. Shanmugam, Senior Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, examined AI-enabled cyber threats, including the misuse of AI in online scams, deepfakes and other fraudulent activities. Discussions underscored the implications for CII, digital services and public trust, as well as the critical need for responsible AI governance, data protection and closer government–industry cooperation.
Meanwhile, the 11th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (AMCC), held on 14 October 2026 and chaired by Her Excellency Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information and Minister-in-charge of Cybersecurity and Smart Nation Group of the Republic of Singapore, welcomed the ASEAN Cybersecurity Cooperation Strategy (ACCS) 2026–2030. Discussions focused on strengthening regional cyber resilience, including through the further operationalisation of the ASEAN Regional Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and its Information Sharing Mechanism (ISM) to support timely threat information sharing and coordinated incident response. The Meeting also addressed ransomware, cross-border cyber scams, cybersecurity standards for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, emerging risks associated with AI and quantum technologies, capacity building initiatives and technical cooperation with ASEAN Dialogue Partners.
For Brunei Darussalam, the discussions reinforced the importance of strengthening CII protection, early threat detection and incident response capabilities, alongside secure and responsible AI adoption. These priorities are aligned with the Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy under Digital Brunei 2030 and ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity governance and the reliability of government digital services.
At the regional level, cooperation with ASEAN Member States and Dialogue Partners provides opportunities for Brunei Darussalam to strengthen its national cybersecurity capabilities through timely cyber threat information sharing, coordinated responses to cross-border incidents and capacity building, including through the ASEAN Regional CERT. Such cooperation also enables Brunei Darussalam to benefit from regional expertise and experience in advancing the alignment of Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity standards and enhancing preparedness for emerging risks associated with frontier AI and quantum technologies. Cyber diplomacy also plays an important role in fostering mutual trust, facilitating knowledge exchange and strengthening regional and international partnerships towards a more secure and resilient digital environment.
On the sidelines of SICW, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore held a ministerial-level bilateral meeting to explore closer cooperation in cybersecurity, particularly in cyber threat information sharing, coordinated incident response, protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), and AI security and governance. The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange national policy perspectives and identify practical areas of cooperation, including capacity building and knowledge exchange, to strengthen Brunei Darussalam’s cybersecurity resilience and support the secure and reliable delivery of government digital services.
Brunei Darussalam’s delegation to SICW 2026 was led by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Mohammed Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohammed Yunos, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC) and Cyber Security Brunei (CSB). The participation underscored Brunei Darussalam’s continued commitment to strengthening national cyber resilience and ASEAN cooperation in support of a secure, trusted and inclusive digital environment.
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND INFOCOMMUNICATIONS
Jalan Menteri Besar
Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3910
Brunei Darussalam
4th Jamadilawal 1448
15th October 2026