Data Security Council of India (DSCI) launches Singapore chapter

After creating over 4000 security and privacy professionals in India with 12 chapters, Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a premier body on cyber security launched its chapter in Singapore.

With the aim to encourage the exchange of information, sharing of knowledge and best practices on cyber Security, DSCI Singapore chapter will focus on building linkages with stakeholders in the government, industry, LEAs and academia.

It will also focus on exploring opportunities for developing niche capabilities in cyber security product space.

Rama Vedashree, CEO, DSCI said "The formation of this chapter will be instrumental in building strong linkages between India and Singapore in the area of cyber security. We are working with governments across the globe to charter the way forward to address the issues in the cyberspace, including the cross-border data flows, Internet governance, privacy, and others. I am confident the chapter will act as a catalyst for the growth of a strong community in the region to address the evolving cyber challenges."

Madan Oberoi, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer said, "The need of the hour is to create credible deterrence, which should be done by law enforcement agencies through successful prosecutions. DSCI Singapore chapter needs to engage different stakeholders like regulatory bodies, enforcement agencies, industry, think-tanks, Internet governance bodies, academia, research organizations and other stakeholders and encourage them to contribute to the common cause for making the cyberspace safe, secure and trusted."

Data Security Council of India (DSCI) is a premier industry body on data protection in India, set up by NASSCOM. The council is committed to making the cyberspace safe, secure and trusted by establishing best practices, standards, and initiatives in cyber security and privacy.