CSA Chief Executive David Koh shared Singapore’s cybersecurity approach and stressed global cooperation during the high-level summit in Washington, D.C.
Mr David Koh, Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Singapore’s Commissioner of Cybersecurity, participated in the Aspen Cyber Summit 2025 held in Washington, D.C., United States. Addressing global cybersecurity leaders, he emphasised that trust could only be built through consistent effort and meaningful engagement across the international community.
The Summit gathered more than 550 senior representatives from governments, industry, and civil society. Participants discussed emerging digital threats, evolving cyber risks, and the essential role of collaboration between the public and private sectors. International engagement remained a central theme, particularly in strengthening collective responses to cross-border cyber challenges.
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Mr Koh joined the panel “Strategic Frontlines: Cyber Policy in the Asia-Pacific”, alongside Mr Brendan Dowling from Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, Mr Saita Yukio from Japan’s National Cybersecurity Office, and Mr Nate Fick, former US Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy. He outlined Singapore’s national, regional, and global efforts to build cyber resilience, and reaffirmed the importance of continued US engagement in the Asia-Pacific. He also encouraged the US to participate actively in key regional platforms such as the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW).
During the visit, Mr Koh and the Singapore delegation met senior US officials including White House National Cyber Director Mr Sean Cairncross, U.S. Department of State bureau leaders Ms Anny Vu and Mr Russell Headlee, as well as National Security Council Senior Director for Cyber Mr Alexei Bulazel. The meetings reaffirmed the strong bilateral cyber partnership and identified new avenues for future cooperation.
Source: Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
