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Cybersecurity & Business Integrity

Securing the Digital Backbone of Global Trade
As trade becomes ever more digitized, data has emerged as both a critical enabler and a strategic vulnerability. From customs declarations, fund transfers and supply chain visibility platforms to AI-powered compliance tools, sensitive information flows across borders at unprecedented speed and scale. With this connectivity comes increased risk.
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Cyber threats, data breaches, and digital fraud now pose systemic risks to the integrity, continuity, and trustworthiness of international trade. The protection of data is no longer just an IT issue, it is a cornerstone of governance, economic security, and institutional credibility.

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What’s at Stake

Cyberattacks targeting trade infrastructure—such as ports, logistics networks, and digital customs systems can cause severe operational and financial disruption. At the same time, regulatory pressures around data privacy and digital sovereignty are increasing. Failure to manage these risks can result in loss of business continuity, regulatory penalties, reputational harm, and eroded trust with global partners.
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But cybersecurity and digital integrity are not merely defensive concerns. They are essential foundations for innovation, trust, and digital transformation in the trade ecosystem.

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Our Contribution

The Centre for Trade Excellence works to support cybersecurity and data resilience into the architecture of international trade and commerce. We collaborate with public and private sector leaders to ensure that digital trade systems are secure, trusted, and aligned with global best practices.
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Our initiatives focus on:

Promoting cybersecurity risk management strategies tailored to trade and logistics environments

Supporting alignment with international data protection standards and digital compliance frameworks

Addressing the implications of emerging technologies—from blockchain and quantum computing to AI and edge data—on compliance and governance

Advancing capacity building to equip trade professionals, regulators, and system architects with the skills to design and manage secure digital ecosystems

In an era where data is both currency and target, we help ensure that global trade remains not just fast and efficient, but safe, reliable, and future-ready.
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Previous Events

Catch up on key insights and outcomes.

Events

Supported the 15th ASEAN Regional Forum ISM in Honolulu

We discussed emerging technologies; namely Biotech, AI & Quantum tech
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Contributing to the Global Fight Against Scams: GASS Asia 2024

We are proud to have contributed to the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Asia 2024, advancing the collective fight against transnational scams.

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