ST Engineering Partners with Republic Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic to Advance GenAI for Cybersecurity Education

Singapore, October 21, 2024 – ST Engineering announced partnerships with Republic Polytechnic (RP) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) to advance education and training in Generative AI (GenAI) for cybersecurity for their students, equipping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with critical skills to address rapidly evolving cybersecurity challenges. Over the course of the collaborations, its Cyber business will provide industry-relevant training, access to cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, professional mentorship, and internship opportunities for a total of over 600 students from RP’s School of Infocomm and SP’s School of Computing.

Generative AI in cybersecurity represents a paradigm shift in how Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts predict, detect, and respond to threats. As attackers leverage AI/GenAI to advance their attack techniques, tactics, and procedures, GenAI is becoming crucial for detecting threat patterns and enhancing the operational efficiency of SOCs. This underscores the need to develop specialised skill sets in this field.

Goh Eng Choon, President, Cyber, ST Engineering, said, “GenAI for cybersecurity is an emerging field that has much growth potential. Through our partnerships with Republic Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic, we are cultivating the next generation of cybersecurity talents, equipping them with critical skills that will prepare them for the demands of the industry and bridge the cybersecurity talent gap. The new partnerships add to our existing educational collaborations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to advance cybersecurity education and build critical competencies that strengthen Singapore’s cybersecurity readiness.”

Wong Wai Ling, Director, School of Infocomm, Republic Polytechnic, added, “Against the backdrop of a global demand for cybersecurity professionals, such collaborations are crucial in giving our students a competitive edge as cybersecurity practitioners. This partnership with ST Engineering will further propel our goal to advance education and training in the field of cybersecurity as we shape the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.”

Liew Chin Chuan, Deputy Senior Director, Computing, Chemical & Life Sciences Cluster, Singapore Polytechnic, said, “SP is committed to providing our students with the most relevant education to prepare them for the challenges of the modern workforce. Our collaboration with ST Engineering enables us to integrate their innovative solutions into our curriculum, offering students valuable hands-on experience in Generative AI and cybersecurity. This collaboration aligns with our long-standing tradition of industry partnerships, allowing us to refine our pedagogy and stay at the forefront of educational innovation.”

Nurturing the Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline

Under the partnerships, ST Engineering will co-develop and tailor curricula focused on both cybersecurity and GenAI to meet each polytechnic’s specific training needs. ST Engineering will also offer RP and SP students and staff access to its leading-edge proprietary solutions, such as Cyber Co-Pilot, an AI tool that assists SOC analysts and Incident Response investigators in strengthening cyber threat detection and response. Cyber Co-Pilot will also be integrated into both polytechnics’ course curriculum as a standard SOC tool.

RP and SP students will have the opportunity to undertake internships and short-term work placements at ST Engineering. This will allow them to gain valuable real-world experience and prepare them for future careers in cybersecurity.

Fostering Hands-On Learning with the GenAI for Cybersecurity Innovation Centre

Additionally, ST Engineering and RP will jointly establish a GenAI for Cybersecurity Innovation Centre To promote hands-on cybersecurity learning, the innovation centre will provide dynamic scenario-based training and project development opportunities, empowering RP students to harness AI-based tools and hone their skills, as well as train the broader industry in adopting GenAI for cybersecurity applications.

Since 2021, ST Engineering’s Cyber business has been actively partnering with educational institutions in Singapore, including Temasek Polytechnic and ITE College Central, to equip students with practical cybersecurity skills and knowledge to meet the evolving needs of the industry. To date, over 600 students from Temasek Polytechnic and ITE College Central have been trained.

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported revenue of over $10 billion in FY2023 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of MSCI Singapore, FTSE Straits Times Index, and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index.