5N1 Chapter 11 Quiz

Which of the following choices reflect strategies Singapore uses  to manage cybersecurity challenges?

• Strengthening cyber security defences

• Collaboration between countries

• Working with private companies

• All of the above

Which line most accurately describes the National Cyber Security Masterplan?

• The NSC is directed by the government and private companies to keep up with cyber threats.

• NSC aims to ensure a secure and resilient Infocomm environment and cybersecurity ecosystem.

• The NSC works solely on its own so as to minimise the number of possible threats that can infiltrate Singapore’s network.

Answer explanation

The National Cyber Security Masterplan (NCSM2018) builds on the work undertaken in the earlier masterplans. It seeks to bring Singapore’s infocomm security to the next level of maturity and sophistication.

Which of the following is not a strategy used by the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore?

• Promote adoption of appropriate infocomm security measures among users and businesses

• Increase the security and resilience of critical infocomm infrastructure

• Not incorporating Artificial Intelligence into security defences due to its risks

• Grow Singapore’s pool of security experts

Answer explanation

Incorporating AI into our cybersecurity measures will help to reduce dependence on cyber analysts to deal with the voluminous data, and hasten the speed at which cyber threats can be detected and respond to.

What can citizens/residents do to play their part against cyber threats?

• Share their one-time password with their trusted friends

• Use the same password for all social media accounts

• Share confidential company information to people they do not know

• Keep up to date on major security breaches and take measures to protect themselves against identity theft

Answer explanation

The Internal Security Act 1960 (ISA) of Singapore is a statute that grants the executive power to enforce preventive detention, prevent subversion, suppress organized violence against persons and property, and do other things incidental to the internal security of Singapore.

What law allows the Singapore government to detain suspected terrorists without trial?

• Internal Security Act 

• Anti-Terrorism Law

• Domestic Terrorism Law

• Inter-Ministry Law on Terrorist Act

Which of the following highlights the benefits of conducting frequent counter-terrorism exercises in Singapore?

• Exercises test the ability of SG government and security teams to respond to emergency scenarios

• Raise public awareness on threat of terrorism

• Singapore can rely on only the internal security ministries to respond during an actual attack

• Civilians will be prepared as they will learn what to do during an attack

Why is it important for us to collaborate with other countries?

• To size other countries up and ensure that our military is on par with them, if not better

• So that other countries will be able to see our military fortress and be wary of attacking the island

• Singapore can exchange and learn new skills and tactics in dealing with the threats of transnational terrorism

In your opinion, which plays a more important role in ensuring our safety against transnational terrorism - preventive measures or responsive measures?