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We are excited to bring our exciting , awardwinning programme to Singapore . With its strong education system and digital infrastructure , Singapore provides the perfect environment for the SCSC to thrive . Promoting careers in cyber security among youngsters should help us address the skills shortages and help keep companies , governments , and individuals safe and secure online . We are committed to continue expanding the programme with strong , localised modules and bringing more local and international partners and schools on board .
- Kevin Brown , Managing Director ,
BT Security
The programme currently offers five challenges on the topics of information privacy and security , web
application security , data encryption and transmission , and wired and wireless network security . Designed on an engaging online platform and in a format that mirrors real social media networks , the courses appeal to young students , incentivising them to try out the various exercises .
The Challenges were first launched by BT in February 2019 with the Australian Computing Academy and several other partners in Australia . Within nine months , the programme had exceeded its two-year enrolment target and was introduced in Singapore in 2020 .
BT and Standard Chartered Bank are working together to scale this pilot initiative and expand the programme to more schools in Singapore . The programme is aligned to BT ’ s wider
Skills for Tomorrow initiative , geared at helping people make the most of life in the digital world , and Standard Chartered ’ s global initiative , Futuremakers , to help young people in our communities to learn , earn and grow .
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BT ’ S PURPOSEFUL BUSINESS INVESTS IN A BETTER TOMORROW