The Digital Defence Alliance of Singapore (DDAS) Cyber Exchange is a curated program led by DDAS in collaboration with Black Hat.
Designed to strengthen connections across Singapore's cybersecurity ecosystem, this invite-only exchange brings together government, academic, industry, and community stakeholders for DDAS‑driven discussions on national readiness, regional collaboration, and emerging cyber priorities.
Participants will also gain an introduction to Black Hat Asia via a guided conference tour, highlighting practitioner‑led content, innovation touchpoints, and opportunities for deeper engagement across APAC. This exchange serves as a strategic bridge between Singapore's Digital Defence initiatives and the international cybersecurity landscape.
NOTE: This program is by invitation only.
As cybersecurity has evolved into a critical pillar of global security, one constant has remained essential: community. This panel explores “Community‑as‑a‑Service,” examining how practitioner, professional, nonprofit, and government communities can be intentionally designed and operated as a core layer of cyber defense—scaling trust, talent, and coordination beyond organizational boundaries.
IMDA: Signal Strength - Defending the Telco, Media and Tech Sectors brings together Singapore’s cybersecurity operators, regulators, and researchers for a trusted, practitioner focused exchange of real world intelligence. This invite only program blends Black Hat’s global platform with IMDA’s regulatory and incident response expertise to deliver candid, operationally relevant insights grounded in real incidents and regional threats.
Designed for CISOs, cyber defense teams, operators, and researchers, the briefing features firsthand lessons from IMDA investigations, operator case studies, expert research talks, and cross sector discussion on building resilience in highly regulated environments. Join a vetted, community driven forum built for meaningful collaboration, intelligence sharing, and strengthening Singapore’s digital resilience.
Please note that applying does not guarantee registration; a confirmation email will be sent once registration has been approved.
