Cyber Hygiene to Cyber Excellence, Navigating Singapore Cyber Safe Journey

More and more countries are paying serious attention to cybersecurity. Regulations largely focus on protecting users personal data privacy. But what about actual cybersecurity practices? In Singapore, under the Cyber Security Agency (CSA), a certification framework of SG Cyber Safe Programme called Cyber Trust and Cyber Essentials was introduced.

The goal? To make sound cybersecurity practices a norm across Singapore.

It’s not just for large corporations, the framework is divided into tiers based on the organisation size and capabilities. In fact, there are five tiers in total.

• Supporter (Tier 1): Builds basic foundation of cyber hygiene.

• Practitioner (Tier 2): Strengthens governance with policies and workflows.

• Promoter (Tier 3): Maintains consistent, structured security practices.

• Performer (Tier 4): Embeds proactive security into business processes.

• Advocate (Tier 5): Leads in cybersecurity excellence and industry resilience.

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In 2025, SG Cyber Safe Programme went beyond basic cyber hygiene to include Cloud Security, Operational Technology (OT) Security, and AI Security.

With this certification, one key question arises:

So How to?

Understand What It Is

There are two certifications under the SG Cyber Safe Programme: Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust.

• Cyber Essentials: A two-year certification focused on foundational cyber hygiene, best suited for SMEs or organisations just starting their cybersecurity journey.

• Cyber Trust: A three-year certification offering advanced, risk-based assurance. Designed for organisations with mature, complex digital operations, it covers Cloud, OT, AI, and beyond. By achieving Cyber Trust, you also fulfil the requirements of Cyber Essentials.

Know where you are with the Self-Assessment

Before moving forward, the first thing you need to do is begin with the self-assessment template, which has two key parts:

• Determine your organisation cybersecurity risk profile.

• Identify the cybersecurity preparedness tier recommended for you (Supporter, Practitioner, Promoter, Performer, Advocate) based on your current capabilities.  

Gather the Required Documents

Get your documentation ready to show how your organisation puts the required cybersecurity controls into action, tailored to your assessed tier. Sounds familiar? Yep, it’s like most certifications out there. Do it your way, but you’ve still got to show the proof.

Choose a Certification Body

CSA Singapore already has a list of approved certification bodies; you can check the list here in CSA Appointed Certification Bodies List and pick one from their appointed partners to get started.

Undergo the Audit

The audit covers a review of your documentation to ensure it meets the standards, followed by onsite or remote checks to verify that your cybersecurity controls are effectively implemented.

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Your Next Step

Achieving SG Cyber Safe certification doesn’t have to be complex. At FEHA, we guide you from self-assessment to successful audit. Streamlining documentation, closing security gaps, and ensuring you’re ready for the CSA requirements. Whether you’re aiming for Cyber Essentials or Cyber Trust, we help you get certified faster, with less hassle, and future-proof your cybersecurity posture.

Contact us today to start your SG Cyber Safe journey and protect your organisation with confidence.

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