PRESS RELEASE
22 April 2025
Singapore cybersecurity companies pioneer AI and quantum computing solutions to combat global threats
• cloudsineAI develops firewall to protect GenAI applications
• Cyber Sierra streamlines cyber compliance with AI-driven solutions
• pQCee introduces security tool to defend against quantum decryption threats
The global cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with the annual cost of cybercrime projected to reach US$10.5 trillion by 2025, up from US$8 trillion in 20231. This sharp rise underscores the urgent need to address cyber risks, as malicious actors continue to exploit vulnerabilities across industries worldwide. In response, Singapore is accelerating the development of cybersecurity innovations, not only to protect its own infrastructure but also to address emerging risks globally.
Three homegrown companies, cloudsineAI, Cyber Sierra and pQCee, are leading this effort with specialised solutions to tackle some of the biggest threats today like GenAI-driven attacks2 and quantum decryption risks. These challenges remain difficult for traditional cybersecurity solutions to address. With 70 to 80 per cent of existing tools being one-size-fits-all3, critical gaps in protection remain, leaving organisations vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated threats.
These Singapore-based innovators are supported by the US$15 million CyberSG Talent, Innovation, and Growth Collaboration Centre, a joint initiative between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). By targeting high-impact, niche vulnerabilities, they help organisations worldwide stay ahead of emerging threats while ensuring the safe use of new technologies.
"Singapore's CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth Collaboration Centre, in conjunction with our National Cybersecurity R&D Programme, aims to drive key innovations in the global cybersecurity landscape. We support companies developing advanced digital infrastructure protection, strengthening our nation’s defences while empowering collaborative global efforts against a rising tide of cyberattacks, marked by a 30 per cent increase in 2024," said Associate Professor Benjamin Tee, Vice President (Ecosystem Building), NUS Enterprise.
cloudsineAI: Blocking malicious content in GenAI applications
As GenAI adoption rapidly increases, so do the risks they pose, from prompt injection to sensitive data leakage. According to the Big Four accounting firm Deloitte, it is expected that GenAI could enable fraud losses to reach $40 billion in the US by 20274 . To address these emerging threats, cloudsineAI has launched a new GenAI firewall, built specifically to protect mission-critical GenAI applications. Unlike traditional firewalls that protect against standard network or web application threats, this solution is powered by its unique ShieldPrompt™ multi-layered defence that actively scans both user inputs and AI-generated outputs to prevent the injection and block harmful or sensitive content.
The GenAI firewall also complements any AI guardrails to provide an updated threat vector database, contextualised security controls and integration with other security tools such as Security Information and Event Management systems (SIEMs). This innovation ensures that organisations can safely and securely innovate with GenAI while mitigating advanced cyber threats.
Cyber Sierra: The AI platform with agentic infrastructure for comprehensive compliance and protection
Cyber Sierra’s AI platform and agentic infrastructure enables complete protection and compliance. By integrating Cyber Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) as well as Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), the architecture is built to meet the evolving demands of security and compliance teams. By harnessing intelligent automation and AI agents into human teams, Cyber Sierra is transforming how organisations detect risks, accelerate response times, while maintaining comprehensive compliance.
Cyber Sierra is also the first cybersecurity company in Southeast Asia to be recognised as a Sample Vendor in two key categories, Cyber GRC and CCM, in the Gartner® Hype Cycle for Cyber Risk Management 2024.
pQCee: Futureproofing data against quantum threats
SafeQuard by pQCee is a lightweight security tool that protects documents from the growing risks posed by quantum computers. Hackers are already stealing encrypted data today, with plans to decrypt it once powerful quantum computers become available. As this technology advances, sensitive documents stored now could be compromised in the future, making quantum-safe encryption a critical need today.
Fully compliant with security standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, SafeQuard safeguards the long-term confidentiality of high-value documents, protecting sensitive personal data and proprietary business information well into the quantum future.
Debuting Singapore's cybersecurity solutions at the RSA Conference 2025
These three cybersecurity companies (see Annexe A for quotes), along with three others from the CyberSG Talent, Innovation, and Growth Collaboration Centre (The Centre), will showcase their solutions at Singapore’s first national pavilion at the RSA Conference 2025 held from 28 April to 1 May 2025 at the Moscone Centre in San Francisco (see Annexe B for more information on the companies).
Organised by the Centre and SGTech, the Singapore Pavilion aims to position the country as both a leading hub for cybersecurity innovation and a strategic gateway to Asia’s rapidly expanding US$7.5 billion digital economy.
1https://cybersecurityventures.com/stats/
2https://www.tcs.com/who-we-are/newsroom/news-alert/tcs-launches-2025-cybersecurity-outlook-gen-ai-cloud-security-zero-trust-remain-key-priorities-enterprises
3https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/cyber-security-market-101165
4https://www.cfodive.com/news/deepfake-scams-escalate-hitting-53-percent-of-businesses/725836/
Annexe A – Quotes from companies
“In our recent survey of CIOs across Southeast Asia, the top GenAI security concerns were clear: regulatory and compliance challenges, data leakage, and malicious prompts. Our GenAI firewall is built to address exactly these risks, while also tackling emerging threats like hallucinations and toxic outputs.”
Mr Matthias Chin, cloudsineAI CEO
“At Cyber Sierra, we are harnessing intelligent automation and AI agents to transform governance, risk management, and continuous controls monitoring to build the heart of the CISO stack — a critical evolution for enterprises. We are proud to bring our innovation from Singapore’s dynamic ecosystem to RSA Conference 2025, empowering enterprises worldwide to leverage AI agents in human teams.”
Mr Pramodh Rai, Cyber Sierra CEO
“As quantum computing advances, the threat to digital confidentiality becomes increasingly real. At pQCee, we believe the time to act is now. With SafeQuard, we are delivering quantum-safe protection today for the documents that matter tomorrow. Our work ensures that sensitive data — whether personal, corporate, or national — remains secure against the threats of a post-quantum world.”
Mr Tan Teik Guan, pQCee CEO
Annexe B – Exhibiting companies at the Singapore Pavilion at RSA Conference 2025
cloudsineAI is an innovator in GenAI security, developing solutions that protect mission-critical web and GenAI applications. Its flagship products, WebOrion® Monitor and Protector, are trusted by many mid-to-large enterprises and governments across eight countries. Building on this strong foundation, cloudsineAI introduces WebOrion® Protector Plus, a GPU-powered GenAI firewall that protects GenAI applications against evolving threats like prompt injections and jailbreaks in multiple languages, including Bahasa and Thai. Led by cloudsineAI’s CTO, a Global Top 100 Hacker from HackerOne, the company’s in-house threat research team continuously powers its products, ensuring they stay updated with the latest GenAI attack techniques and helping clients stay ahead of emerging risks.
Cyber Sierra builds on 40 years of cybersecurity experience to enable the safe use of agentic infrastructure in the enterprise stack. Instead of relying on tools that specialise in signal amplification, enterprises can now analyse all their data more effectively using AI agents. Cyber Sierra’s agentic AI workflows continuously monitor security controls, assess vendor risks, and streamline compliance requirements.
Cybernatics delivers scalable, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions built on the promise of “We see what you don’t see”. Its platform detects, prevents, and responds to cyber threats while ensuring regulatory compliance. Unlike reactive endpoint security tools, Cybernatics continuously scans IT environments to uncover hidden vulnerabilities, unauthorised changes, and security policy violations before they escalate.
Invisiron provides real-time, AI-driven network security that stops cyber threats before they reach enterprise environments. Unlike reactive cybersecurity solutions that detect threats after a breach, Invisiron’s Deep Data Inspection (DDI) technology proactively eliminates risks at the network perimeter—reducing security team workload by 40 per cent to 50 per cent while ensuring business continuity.
pQCee is a quantum cybersecurity start-up that designs and builds post-quantum solutions to strengthen and protect the multi-trillion digital economy against quantum attacks. It provides scalable encryption and key lifecycle management solutions to help enterprises enhance data protection and secure key management across their digital infrastructure. Designed for seamless integration and long-term resilience, pQCee’s solutions support organisations in safeguarding critical business operations against quantum threats such as Harvest-Now-Decrypt-Later attacks that are happening today.
ST Engineering provides a comprehensive suite of AI-enabled IT, OT and Cloud cybersecurity solutions to empower cyber resilience. At the RSA Conference 2025, the company will showcase two distinct offerings: one designed to secure the remote workforce, and another to strengthen AI defences against adversarial attacks.
