Google has announced a multi-faceted initiative to strengthen Singapore’s cybersecurity landscape using artificial intelligence (AI), deepening collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and expanding support for public agencies, businesses and individuals.

Unveiled at the Singapore International Cyber Week 2025, the programme includes renewed cooperation with CSA, the adoption of AI-powered tools across the public sector, and new training and awareness programmes to help small businesses and citizens defend against digital threats.

Renewed Partnership with CSA

Under a new Memorandum of Cooperation, Google and CSA will collaborate on AI-driven threat intelligence sharing, joint operations against malicious cyber activities, and technical co-development of AI-powered security solutions. The agreement also covers capacity-building initiatives to strengthen Singapore’s cyber resilience.

The partnership builds on earlier efforts from 2023, including an AI agents sandbox developed with CSA, GovTech and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to explore the secure use of autonomous AI systems in the public sector.

CSA Chief Executive David Koh said AI security had become increasingly critical as AI becomes more integrated into daily life. “We welcome Google’s efforts and look forward to continued collaboration to advance our shared mission of building a safer cyberspace for all users,” he said.

Google Vice President of Engineering Royal Hansen added that AI offers a “historic opportunity to reshape the cybersecurity landscape”, but highlighted that strong public-private partnerships were essential for deploying such technologies effectively.

AI Cybersecurity for Public Agencies

Singapore’s public sector is stepping up its cyber defences with Google Cloud Cybershield, an AI-based platform adopted by the Government Technology Agency (GovTech).

Cybershield addresses long-standing challenges such as fragmented data and limited threat visibility through a nationwide Security Operations Centre (SOC). Supported by Google’s cybersecurity arm Mandiant, the SOC provides federated threat detection and expert guidance to help agencies respond proactively to emerging risks.

Building Cyber Resilience Among Businesses and Citizens

To extend protection beyond government networks, Google.org is partnering with The Asia Foundation to establish student-led Cybersecurity Clinics at Temasek Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic. Supported by the Google.org APAC Cybersecurity Fund, these clinics will conduct Cyber Essentials workshops for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and non-profits, covering phishing prevention, data backup and incident response basics.

For individuals, Google is launching “Be Scam Ready”, an interactive game that teaches users to recognise and resist common scam tactics by simulating real-world manipulation techniques in a safe setting.

The company has also enhanced Google Messages with “Safer Links”, a feature that warns users about suspicious links in messages, and “Key Verifier”, which lets users confirm the identity of message recipients via QR code verification.

Expanding Protections Across Mobile Platforms

These efforts follow broader anti-fraud measures introduced through Google Play Protect, first rolled out in Singapore. As of September 2025, the system has blocked 2.78 million high-risk app installations across 622,000 devices, preventing more than 48,000 unique apps from potential misuse in scams or financial fraud.

Google said its latest initiatives mark a continuation of long-term efforts to use AI to bolster cybersecurity in Asia. The company plans to work with more regional partners to share best practices and expand AI-enabled defences against the growing threat of cybercrime.