SINGAPORE: To guard against cyber-attacks over the Internet and
create a "more secure working environment", the work computers of
public officers will have no access to the Internet, Channel
NewsAsia understands.
In a circular to public servants on Tuesday (Jun 7) which Channel
NewsAsia has seen, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
(IDA) said officers would still be able to surf the Internet on
separate computers or mobile devices - either belonging to the
individual or provided by their organisations.
It is said that certain ministries are looking into issuing
separate computers for those who require Internet access for
work.
The changes will be implemented within a year, or by next June,
according to the circular.
Channel NewsAsia understands that some services, like Gmail,
Dropbox and WeTransfer, have already been blocked.
- CNA/mz
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