In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is vital to protecting critical industries, and healthcare is no exception. In Singapore’s public healthcare sector, our skilled cyber professionals work tirelessly behind the scenes to secure systems against ever-evolving cyber threats, protect sensitive patient data, and keep crucial healthcare services running seamlessly.
From our Synapxians across Singapore’s Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs), learn how the different HealthTech cybersecurity roles contribute to addressing these challenges and maintaining public trust.
Meet our Cybersecurity Incident Responder
As a Cybersecurity Incident Responder at Synapxe, Hafez plays an essential role in managing cybersecurity incidents that affect the systems of PHIs. His commitment goes beyond regular office hours – he remains on standby in the evenings and weekends, ready to respond to any emergency. Hafez’s key mission is to effectively contain, communicate, and escalate incidents involving PHIs, minimising their impact and ensuring preventative measures are in place.
Key skill sets required for his role include:
- Cybersecurity Incident Management- Determine systems affected and make plans to contain and eradicate threats
- Cybersecurity Investigation- Work with the Advanced Security Operations Centre and Threat Intelligence teams to thwarts cyberattacks
- Cyber Range Exercises- Train incident responders to tackle tricky scenarios with simulated attacks
Meet Our Cybersecurity Risk Manager
Steven is a Cybersecurity Risk Manager at the National University Health Systems (NUHS). In addition to addressing potential threats to safeguard public healthcare medical devices as well as information and communication technology (ICT) systems, he conducts risk assessments and leads educational initiatives to ensure that both operational efficiency and cybersecurity are optimised.
Key skill sets required for his role include:
- Risk Assessment and Management- Evaluate and mitigate risks while ensuring policy compliance
- Technical Cybersecurity Expertise- Demonstrate proficiency in security tools, vulnerability assessments and incident response
- Educational Communication- Design training materials and awareness programmes to educate colleagues
Meet our Cybersecurity Strategiest
As a Cybersecurity Strategist at SingHealth, Angie empowers public healthcare professionals with the skills necessary to identify potential threats while managing the cybersecurity strategy for the organisation’s Medical Device Operating Technology (MDOT) and ICT systems.
Key skill sets required for her role include:
- Knowledge of the Latest Phishing Tactics- Understand phishing techniques and their evolution
- Effective Communication- Ability to explain security concepts and phishing threats to diverse audiences
- Training and Development- Create and deliver training materials to raise awareness of phishing attacks
Meet Our Data Protection Specialist
At the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), Seng Hock works as a Data Protection Specialist who focuses on the development and enhancement of security policies to strengthen the organisation’s cybersecurity framework. His key responsibilities include identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Key skill sets required for his role include:
- Technical Cybersecurity Expertise- Provide technical overview and advisory on cybersecurity matters in compliance with policies/regulations
- Critical Thinking- Analyse and evaluate information for different scenarios and propose viable security solutions
Begin Your Journey with Us
As the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow in Singapore, the public healthcare sector offers diverse opportunities to make a real impact in a crucial sector. Whether you are drawn to incident response, strategic planning, or enhancing system defences, can discover a cybersecurity role that aligns with your expertise, interest, and career goals here.
At Synapxe, the national HealthTech agency, it’s more than just a job – it’s a fulfilling journey that allows you to shape your career while building HealthTech for public good. Keen to join us as a cybersecurity professional? Check out our job opportunities here.
