Singapore and the United States convened the 4th U.S.-Singapore Cyber Policy Dialogue (USSCD) on 13 October 2026 on the sidelines of Singapore International Cyber Week 2026, at the ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.
The dialogue was co-chaired by United States National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross and Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore chief executive Gwenda Fong. Senior officials from relevant agencies in both countries attended.
According to the statement, discussions focused on the evolving cyber threat landscape, including the opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence and implications for cyber, national and economic security. The two sides also exchanged views on strengthening cybersecurity and resilience, including protecting critical infrastructure and securely adopting emerging technologies.
Ransomware and scams were among the cybercrime issues discussed. Singapore and the US reaffirmed the importance of strengthening information sharing, incident response and law enforcement cooperation to address malicious cyber actors.
The statement also said both countries reiterated their commitment to supporting cyber resilience in the Indo-Pacific through capacity-building efforts, and discussed opportunities for deeper cooperation, including joint initiatives to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and expertise.
The USSCD is part of broader bilateral, regional and multilateral engagements between the two countries aimed at addressing cyber threats and improving critical infrastructure resilience. Singapore said it looked forward to the next dialogue.
