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

16 Oct 2024

ST Engineering announced partnerships with RP and SP on 16 October 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. Led by its Cyber business, a total of over 600 students from RP’s School of Infocomm and SP’s School of Computing will receive industry-relevant training, access to leading-edge cybersecurity solutions, professional mentorship and internship opportunities over the duration of the collaborations. GenAI 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. Ms Wong Wai Ling, Director, School of Infocomm, RP said, “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.” Mr Liew Chin Chuan, Deputy Senior Director, Computing, Chemical & Life Sciences Cluster, SP, 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." Since 2021, ST Engineering’s Cyber business has been actively partnering educational institutions in Singapore, including TP 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 TP and ITE College Central have been trained.

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