SBF Launches Cyber Resilience Centre to Strengthen Cybersecurity Support for Businesses

SINGAPORE, October 22, 2025 – The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has launched the Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC), a new initiative aimed at helping Singapore’s businesses — particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) — strengthen their cybersecurity defences and recover more effectively from cyber incidents.

The CRC was launched in partnership with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and SGTech, with support from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). The announcement was made at the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) 2025.

The centre will serve as a central support hub to bolster business preparedness, improve response coordination, and build confidence in Singapore’s digital economy.

Empowering Businesses to Respond Swiftly to Cyber Threats

As digitalisation accelerates, businesses face mounting cybersecurity risks. According to SBF, more than eight in ten organisations experience a cybersecurity incident every year. The CRC aims to close this gap by enhancing baseline cybersecurity hygiene, promoting public-private collaboration, and enabling businesses to respond rapidly when attacks occur.

Key planned initiatives include:

A neutral and secure Cyber Helpline to provide triage and rapid guidance to organisations affected by cyber incidents.

Cybersecurity health clinics offering 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 incident response and recovery.

“As the economy becomes increasingly sophisticated, cyber threats are now an inevitable reality for businesses of all sizes,” said Mr Lee Yee Fung, Chief Smart Technologies and Sustainability Officer at SBF. “The Cyber Resilience Centre equips businesses with actionable expertise to fortify their cyber defences, mitigate risks, and respond swiftly to cyber incidents. This partnership with CSA, SCCCI, and SGTech reflects a shared commitment to building a more resilient business community.”

Strengthening SME Confidence in a Digital-First Economy

The CRC’s launch comes at a critical time as Singapore deepens its digital economy strategy. With SMEs forming the backbone of Singapore’s enterprise landscape, the initiative is designed to make cyber resilience more accessible and actionable for smaller businesses that often lack dedicated security expertise.

“Cyber resilience is now an essential pillar of business continuity and trust in our digital economy,” said Mr Mark Lee, Chairman of SCCCI’s 62nd Technology Committee. “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.”

The centre will also play a key role in knowledge-sharing and skills development, aligning with national priorities under Singapore’s Digital Economy Framework for Action to build a safe and trusted business environment.

Collaboration Across Industries to Counter Emerging Threats

As one of the founding partners, SGTech will leverage its extensive network of over 1,400 member companies, including those within its Cyber Security Chapter, to support CRC initiatives.

“Cyber resilience underpins every successful business. From deepfakes to quantum threats, emerging risks are evolving fast,” said Ms Yean Cheong, Executive Director at SGTech. “Through the CRC, our Quantum Security and Cyber for AI Workgroups will help SMEs strengthen their defences, innovate securely, and build confidence in digital expansion.”

A National Push Toward Cyber-Ready Enterprises

Supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, the CRC forms part of a broader national effort to embed cybersecurity as a business enabler. By offering practical, industry-led programmes, the initiative helps enterprises manage digital risks proactively while contributing to a more resilient national cyber ecosystem.

With Singapore positioning itself as a trusted digital hub in Asia, the launch of the Cyber Resilience Centre represents a timely step toward securing business innovation and ensuring that every enterprise — large or small — can participate safely in the digital economy.