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A security system that monitors network or system activity and alerts on suspected malicious behaviour.
A steering committee providing direction and oversight for ICT and digitalisation initiatives.
An institute within RSIS conducting research and education on defence, security and strategic studies.
The daylight-saving time used in Israel, at UTC+3.
An institute providing training for units and personnel responsible for the defence of Singapore's key locations and installations.
A training wing focused on island-defence skills, exercises and operational preparation.
The study of international trade, finance, development and economic relations between countries.
A former government agency supporting Singapore companies' international growth before it merged into Enterprise Singapore.
An explosive device assembled and deployed outside standard military or commercial manufacturing arrangements.
A modelling system that combines environmental data to simulate and assess conditions or impacts.
An education programme intended to develop infocomm knowledge, interest or skills.
Basic field skills used by an individual soldier for movement, concealment, survival and operations.
A central hub for infocomm services, resources, coordination or industry activity.
An operating model that combines maintenance, cleaning, security, utilities and other facility services under coordinated management.
A published route, approach or departure procedure designed for aircraft operating primarily by reference to instruments.
Armoured vehicles designed to transport infantry and support them directly in combat.
An office providing independent inspection, review or assurance on organisational standards and conduct.
The sale of state industrial land through the Government Land Sales process.
An SAF office providing independent oversight, inspection and assurance on safety and organisational standards.
A*STAR research institute studying human development, health and potential across the life course.
An umbrella term for post-secondary institutions such as universities, polytechnics and other tertiary education providers.
A collective term for independently governed junior colleges or comparable pre-university institutions.
An integrated capability for managing information and knowledge to support command, coordination and decision-making.
A wearable military system designed to carry protective equipment, ammunition and other personal loads.
Locally based companies operating in the infocomm sector.
A programme helping local infocomm companies strengthen capabilities and participate in larger projects or supply chains.
The United Nations agency responsible for international labour standards, employment policy and decent-work cooperation.
Care services supporting people who need rehabilitation, continuing care or help with daily living outside acute hospitals.
A government instruction manual setting service-wide or function-wide requirements and controls for public agencies.
A government instruction manual covering financial controls, responsibilities and administrative requirements.
The government Instruction Manual covering human-resource management policies and requirements.
A government instruction manual covering procurement policies, processes, controls and authority requirements.
A government instruction manual covering the acquisition, control, use and disposal of assets.
A government instruction manual covering contracts or arrangements through which the Government receives revenue.
A government instruction manual covering office administration and related corporate practices.
A government instruction manual covering public communications and standards for quality service.
A government instruction manual covering the governance, security and management of information and communications technology.
The government policy-control framework governing agencies’ management and security of ICT and smart-systems assets.
A government policy within Instruction Manual 8 setting requirements for managing public-sector data.
A committee involving multiple ministries, usually formed to coordinate policy or action on a cross-cutting issue.
A maritime business ecosystem hosting shipping, finance, legal, insurance and other international maritime services.
A*STAR research institute conducting fundamental and translational research in molecular and cell biology.
A cross-ministry committee coordinating Singapore's climate-change strategy, mitigation, adaptation and international engagement.
A service providing workplace instant messaging, presence, audio calls, video meetings and online conferencing.
The coordinated receiving, storage and movement of goods within a shopping mall or retail complex.
Singapore's regulator and development agency for the infocomm and media sectors.
A*STAR research institute developing microelectronics, semiconductor and integrated-system technologies.
Singapore's national psychiatric hospital and specialist centre for mental-health care, education and research.
An integrated system for managing military-justice cases, records and related workflows.
A shorthand phrase used to signal that a statement reflects the writer's personal view.