Post-event resources

Reflecting on an impactful week at SICW 2025, we have strengthened partnerships and advanced collaboration with cyber leaders across the region and internationally.

A heartfelt thank you to our hosts, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) for bringing together the global community to drive meaningful dialogue and capacity building.

Highlights from the week:

🔹 Panel Participation at GovWare 2025 – Our CEO, Nick Benson, shared insights on the future of cybersecurity in an AI-driven world, exploring how cooperation, policy, and trust frameworks could shape the global landscape.

🔹 Workforce Development Panel – Our Chief Product Officer, Sebastian Madden, joined senior government representatives from Singapore, Dubai, Canada, and the UK to present our work on “Developing a Harmonised Approach for Cyber Security Professional Recognition” that we have undertaken for the International Coalition on Cyber Security Workforces (ICCSW).

🔹 Workforce Development VIP Reception – In partnership with the UK Department for Business and Trade, we hosted an exclusive reception uniting national authorities, our Member companies, cyber leaders, and academics for discussions on workforce capability. Thanks to Rhiannon Harries (UK Deputy Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific (Southeast Asia) and Andrew Elliot, Deputy Director, Cyber Security at UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology for their opening remarks.

🔹 Cyber Leaders’ Dinner – Our third annual dinner brought together cybersecurity leaders from across the region. The evening featured guest speaker Nimisha Tailor, Author of The Female Digital Revolution, who shared powerful insights on purpose-driven leadership and the people shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Singapore. Together, we are building trusted partnerships and advancing collaboration and capability across the global cybersecurity community.

We are participating in Singapore International Cyber Week, organised by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), as a GovWare Supporting Organisation.

CREST members enjoy S$450 off the Full Conference Pass with code GWP25 until 13 Oct (2359hrs, GMT+8).

The CREST Community can also request a GovWare 2025 Certification of Attendance to earn CPE points.

CREST at SICW/GovWare 2025

You will see members of our senior leadership team throughout the week, engaging in discussions, panels, and networking sessions focused on advancing cybersecurity capability and standards across the region and globally.

🎤 On 21 October from 14:20 to 15:00, our Chief Executive Officer, Nick Benson, will take part in a GovWare Conference panel titled “Consolidation and Competence: Thriving in an AI World”, alongside global experts to explore the future of cybersecurity cooperation, policy, and trust. See the agenda here.

👥 On 22 October from 15:00, our Chief Product Officer, Sebastian Madden, will deliver a presentation on a Workforce Development Panel, focusing on how we can build professionalisation pathways and raise competency standards across the cybersecurity ecosystem. Learn more here.

About SICW 2025

Organised by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) is Asia-Pacific’s most established cybersecurity event. SICW serves as a premier global platform for policymakers, diplomats, technical experts, industry leaders, and academics to drive conversations on cyber and digital security.

About GovWare 2025

GovWare 2025 will centre discussions on key emerging issues through the lens of cybersecurity, with thoughtful connections to broader policy dialogues taking place across the Singapore International Cyber Week.

From 21 to 23 October, join global leaders, government officials, innovators, and cybersecurity professionals to forge high-impact collaborations, exchange game-changing ideas, and push the boundaries of resilience and innovation.

See you there!