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Building Deeper Education Partnerships in Singapore with Association of Information Security Professionals
OPSWAT Academy partners with AiSP in Singapore to expand cybersecurity education through scholarships, CPE-eligible training, and industry collaboration.
In late January, OPSWAT Academy formalized a new scholarship partnership under its Scholarship Program with the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP) during the SVRP Awards Ceremony 2025 in Singapore. Sponsored by OPSWAT, the event provided the setting for the official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking an important milestone in the shared effort to strengthen cybersecurity education and talent development in the region.
The Student Volunteer Recognition Programme (SVRP) Awards Ceremony aims to encourage students to explore their potential in cybersecurity while developing personal and professional skills through volunteerism. The event was made especially meaningful with the participation of the Guest of Honour from Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information, underscoring the importance of collaboration between industry, education, and government in building a future-ready cybersecurity workforce.
The scholarship partnership will provide AiSP members with access to selected OPSWAT Academy courses, enabling them to strengthen practical skills through industry-relevant training. Courses offered through the scholarship are eligible for ISC2 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit submission, allowing participants to maintain globally recognized cybersecurity certifications while developing hands-on expertise to protect critical digital infrastructure.
As Singapore’s independent cybersecurity association, AiSP plays a key role in supporting the development of information security professionals across technical and leadership domains. Through its emphasis on professional integrity, skills development, and knowledge sharing, AiSP contributes to the growth of a strong and resilient national cybersecurity ecosystem.
Through this collaboration, we aim to provide our AiSP members with greater knowledge and meaningful benefits, while enhancing their skills so they can play a stronger role in advancing the community’s expertise and future readiness.
Terence Siau
Director of AiSP.
The partnership supports OPSWAT Academy’s broader mission to strengthen cyber resilience through education, with a particular focus on real-world environments where protecting critical infrastructure is essential.
Building a resilient cybersecurity workforce is a national priority for Singapore, especially as digitalisation extends deeper into operational technology and critical infrastructure. Beyond technical tools, the most important capabilities are strong cyber fundamentals, an understanding of IT–OT convergence, and the ability to apply security principles in real-world operational environments. Through our partnerships with AISP and ITE, OPSWAT supports national workforce development by embedding industry-relevant, hands-on cybersecurity training into education and skills pathways. Through OPSWAT Academy, we are helping to equip students and mid-career learners with practical skills that improve employability while strengthening Singapore’s long-term cyber resilience across critical sectors.
Eric Tan
Regional Sales Director.
Through the Scholarship Program, eligible AiSP members will gain access to specialized training in areas including malware prevention, secure file transfer, and critical infrastructure protection. Details on course availability and participation will be shared directly with the AiSP community.
This collaboration reflects a shared vision between OPSWAT Academy and AiSP to support a safe cyberspace through a skilled, capable, and future-ready cybersecurity workforce.
About Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP)
The Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP) is Singapore’s independent, non-profit cybersecurity association, established in 2008. AiSP is dedicated to developing and promoting the integrity, skills, and professional interests of information security practitioners across the country. Through knowledge sharing, professional development initiatives, industry certifications such as the Qualified Information Security Professional (QISP), and active community engagement, AiSP works to strengthen technical competency, management expertise, and the overall cybersecurity ecosystem. Its mission is to support a safe and resilient digital environment backed by a strong and vibrant professional community.
OPSWAT Academy is a global cybersecurity training platform specializing in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Built on OPSWAT’s two decades of experience protecting global organizations, OPSWAT Academy translates real-world expertise into practical, hands-on training courses and industry-recognized certification pathways. Through immersive learning and programs eligible for ISC2 CPE credit submission, OPSWAT Academy equips learners worldwide with the skills needed to secure critical infrastructure and digital environments.
Through this collaboration, we aim to provide our AiSP members with greater knowledge and meaningful benefits, while enhancing their skills so they can play a stronger role in advancing the community’s expertise and future readiness.
