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Re: Internal security department
Terrorism
Singapore experienced its first terrorist incident on 31 Jan 74, when terrorists from the Japanese Red Army (JRA) bombed petroleum tanks at Pulau Bukom. During their escape from Pulau Bukom, the terrorists hijacked a ferry boat, “Laju” and took some crew member as hostages. The JRA terrorists demanded the release of their jailed comrades in other countries. The ordeal ended with several ISD and government officers volunteering as “hostages” in exchange for the release of civilian hostages. Among the Singapore officials was the then Director of Security & Intelligence Division, Mr S R Nathan (now the President of Singapore). Singapore faced another terrorist incident in 1991 when four Pakistanis hijacked a Singapore Airlines shuttle flight SQ 117 from Subang International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) with 129 passengers onboard. The ISD played a significant role in collecting tactical intelligence crucial to the successful storming of the aircraft by SAF commandos.
ISD and government officers volunteering as hostage in exchange for the release of civilian hostages.
Hijack of SQ117
The ISD is also involved in neutralising several attempts by terrorist groups using Singapore to raise funds or to procure electronic parts in aid of their struggle. In 1985, the ISD took actions to neutralise a local network of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Ealam (LTTE) headed by Sri Lankans working in Singapore. Key leaders and activists of the network were arrested and expelled to countries of their choice. In Nov 2000, the ISD carried out a security operation against another local network of the LTTE whose principal activities were the secret collection and transfer of funds. These operations served to put these individuals on notice that the authorities will not tolerate their use of Singapore and Singapore citizens/permanent residents in activities which are prejudicial to Singapore’s security interests.
In Dec 2001, the ISD disrupted a terrorist cell here called the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) which is part of a larger regional network with cells in Malaysia and Indonesia. The local JI members were planning to attack targets like Western embassies and personnel. Following leads from the first arrests, the ISD conducted another wave of arrests in Aug 2002 to detain more JI members. As a result, the local JI network was seriously disrupted.
Besides the 31 persons detained in the 2 major security operations, 7 other persons were arrested and detained between 5 Oct 2002 and 20 Dec 2003 in the on-going investigations (one of them was later released on Restriction Order). Another 12 Singaporeans, who have been assessed to be peripherally involved in terrorist activities, were served with Restriction Orders in Jan 2004. Ten of them were JI members and 2 others were members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) based in the Philippines. Thirty other persons were also warned to cease their links with terrorist groups.
The Advisory Board, an independent panel headed by a High Court judge, had reviewed the Orders of Detention (OD) of the JI members detained and upheld ISD’s recommendations. The Government has also published a White Paper on JI Arrests and The Threat of Terrorism [Press releases on the JI arrests and White Paper].
In total, there are currently 37 persons detained under the ISA for terrorism-related activities in support of the JI and/or MILF. The ODs against the first group of 13 JI members arrested in Dec 2001 were recently extended by the Government for a 2-year term.[Press releases on the JI arrests and White Paper]
Espionage
While a terrorist incident is highly visible, espionage cases are not. In 1982, the ISD exposed and expelled two Russian spies for espionage activities in Singapore. One was Anatoly Alexeyevich Larkin, a Soviet military intelligence (GRU) officer, who attempted to cultivate a SAF army officer holding the rank of 2nd Lieutenant to conduct espionage against the SAF. The other was Alexander Alexandrovich Bondarev, another Soviet military intelligence officer, who was sent to take over a Soviet spy network which had a local agent working for it since the 1970s.
More recent cases include the ones when the ISD arrested two persons in 1997 and another 4 persons in 1998 under the ISA for involvement in espionage and foreign subversive activities prejudicial to the security of Singapore. Of the two persons arrested in 1997, one was a male Singapore Permanent Resident who was a deep-cover operative of a foreign intelligence service. He had used the other, a female Singaporean, as a collaborator. Of the four Singapore citizens detained in 1998, three were controlled agents for a foreign intelligence agency. One of them recruited the fourth person to collect intelligence on and to subvert a local community organisation. All six of them have been released.
Terrorism
Singapore experienced its first terrorist incident on 31 Jan 74, when terrorists from the Japanese Red Army (JRA) bombed petroleum tanks at Pulau Bukom. During their escape from Pulau Bukom, the terrorists hijacked a ferry boat, “Laju” and took some crew member as hostages. The JRA terrorists demanded the release of their jailed comrades in other countries. The ordeal ended with several ISD and government officers volunteering as “hostages” in exchange for the release of civilian hostages. Among the Singapore officials was the then Director of Security & Intelligence Division, Mr S R Nathan (now the President of Singapore). Singapore faced another terrorist incident in 1991 when four Pakistanis hijacked a Singapore Airlines shuttle flight SQ 117 from Subang International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) with 129 passengers onboard. The ISD played a significant role in collecting tactical intelligence crucial to the successful storming of the aircraft by SAF commandos.
ISD and government officers volunteering as hostage in exchange for the release of civilian hostages.
Hijack of SQ117
The ISD is also involved in neutralising several attempts by terrorist groups using Singapore to raise funds or to procure electronic parts in aid of their struggle. In 1985, the ISD took actions to neutralise a local network of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Ealam (LTTE) headed by Sri Lankans working in Singapore. Key leaders and activists of the network were arrested and expelled to countries of their choice. In Nov 2000, the ISD carried out a security operation against another local network of the LTTE whose principal activities were the secret collection and transfer of funds. These operations served to put these individuals on notice that the authorities will not tolerate their use of Singapore and Singapore citizens/permanent residents in activities which are prejudicial to Singapore’s security interests.
In Dec 2001, the ISD disrupted a terrorist cell here called the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) which is part of a larger regional network with cells in Malaysia and Indonesia. The local JI members were planning to attack targets like Western embassies and personnel. Following leads from the first arrests, the ISD conducted another wave of arrests in Aug 2002 to detain more JI members. As a result, the local JI network was seriously disrupted.
Besides the 31 persons detained in the 2 major security operations, 7 other persons were arrested and detained between 5 Oct 2002 and 20 Dec 2003 in the on-going investigations (one of them was later released on Restriction Order). Another 12 Singaporeans, who have been assessed to be peripherally involved in terrorist activities, were served with Restriction Orders in Jan 2004. Ten of them were JI members and 2 others were members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) based in the Philippines. Thirty other persons were also warned to cease their links with terrorist groups.
The Advisory Board, an independent panel headed by a High Court judge, had reviewed the Orders of Detention (OD) of the JI members detained and upheld ISD’s recommendations. The Government has also published a White Paper on JI Arrests and The Threat of Terrorism [Press releases on the JI arrests and White Paper].
In total, there are currently 37 persons detained under the ISA for terrorism-related activities in support of the JI and/or MILF. The ODs against the first group of 13 JI members arrested in Dec 2001 were recently extended by the Government for a 2-year term.[Press releases on the JI arrests and White Paper]
Espionage
While a terrorist incident is highly visible, espionage cases are not. In 1982, the ISD exposed and expelled two Russian spies for espionage activities in Singapore. One was Anatoly Alexeyevich Larkin, a Soviet military intelligence (GRU) officer, who attempted to cultivate a SAF army officer holding the rank of 2nd Lieutenant to conduct espionage against the SAF. The other was Alexander Alexandrovich Bondarev, another Soviet military intelligence officer, who was sent to take over a Soviet spy network which had a local agent working for it since the 1970s.
More recent cases include the ones when the ISD arrested two persons in 1997 and another 4 persons in 1998 under the ISA for involvement in espionage and foreign subversive activities prejudicial to the security of Singapore. Of the two persons arrested in 1997, one was a male Singapore Permanent Resident who was a deep-cover operative of a foreign intelligence service. He had used the other, a female Singaporean, as a collaborator. Of the four Singapore citizens detained in 1998, three were controlled agents for a foreign intelligence agency. One of them recruited the fourth person to collect intelligence on and to subvert a local community organisation. All six of them have been released.
Re: Internal security department
Security Education
Without compromising the needs for confidentiality in the work of a security and intelligence organisation, the ISD has also been working towards greater transparency in the dissemination of information connected to its work. In recent years the ISD has embarked on an extensive security education and outreach programme to sensitise audiences like teachers, government officers, and grassroots leaders to the various security threats the country faces today. To date, the ISD officers have met with and spoken to over 53,000 people in such audiences.
The ISD Heritage Centre was established and officially opened by Minister for Home Affairs Mr Wong Kan Seng on 20 Mar 2002. The ISD Heritage Centre, which took three years to build, showcases the operational history of ISD. The Centre was built as a training facility for ISD officers as well as others in the law enforcement and security community in the public service. There are also plans to allow teachers and civil servants to visit the Centre. Efforts are underway to establish a larger and more accessible centre to be open to the public in the near future.
Security Education
Without compromising the needs for confidentiality in the work of a security and intelligence organisation, the ISD has also been working towards greater transparency in the dissemination of information connected to its work. In recent years the ISD has embarked on an extensive security education and outreach programme to sensitise audiences like teachers, government officers, and grassroots leaders to the various security threats the country faces today. To date, the ISD officers have met with and spoken to over 53,000 people in such audiences.
The ISD Heritage Centre was established and officially opened by Minister for Home Affairs Mr Wong Kan Seng on 20 Mar 2002. The ISD Heritage Centre, which took three years to build, showcases the operational history of ISD. The Centre was built as a training facility for ISD officers as well as others in the law enforcement and security community in the public service. There are also plans to allow teachers and civil servants to visit the Centre. Efforts are underway to establish a larger and more accessible centre to be open to the public in the near future.
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ISD Counter-Terrorism Centre (CTC)
The ISD Counter-Terrorism Centre (CTC) was established in April 98. The CTC which is listed in the Singapore Government Directory, is essentially a 24-hour incident-response center. Its CT officers provide threat assessments and carry out field investigations of suspected terrorist-related activities or incidents.
Incident Response Team
A key role of the CTC is providing immediate response to a security incident. This is carried out by its Incident Response Team or IRT, which operates on a 24-hour basis. The IRT can be deployed quickly to an incident location to conduct initial investigation and collect intelligence on all cases of security interest, including and extending beyond terrorist incidents.
Database
The CTC is also the main repository of intelligence on terrorism in Singapore. It maintains Singapore’s oldest and largest database of intelligence and information on terrorism and terrorist groups, making the CTC a hub for information on terrorism.
CT Security Education
The CTC is at the forefront of the ISD’s security programme to educate government agencies on the threat of terrorism. The objective of the efforts is to share information on terrorism and keep the various agencies updated. Following the September 11, 2001 incident and the subsequent anthrax scare in the US and the rest of the world, the ISD issued a guide providing general information on the biological agent as well advice on dealing with parcels or letters suspected to be laced with anthrax. The guide was provided to personnel involved in handling mails at the respective Government Ministries/Departments and Statutory Boards.
Threat Assessments for VIPs & VVIPs
Another important role assumed by the CTC is in providing threat assessments for Singapore VIPs and VVIPs traveling abroad as well as foreign dignitaries visiting Singapore. The CTC assists the Singapore Police and Security Branch in their security preparations for these dignitaries by giving assessments on the current security landscape and the possible impact, if any, on the VIPs and VVIPs.
ISD Counter-Terrorism Centre (CTC)
The ISD Counter-Terrorism Centre (CTC) was established in April 98. The CTC which is listed in the Singapore Government Directory, is essentially a 24-hour incident-response center. Its CT officers provide threat assessments and carry out field investigations of suspected terrorist-related activities or incidents.
Incident Response Team
A key role of the CTC is providing immediate response to a security incident. This is carried out by its Incident Response Team or IRT, which operates on a 24-hour basis. The IRT can be deployed quickly to an incident location to conduct initial investigation and collect intelligence on all cases of security interest, including and extending beyond terrorist incidents.
Database
The CTC is also the main repository of intelligence on terrorism in Singapore. It maintains Singapore’s oldest and largest database of intelligence and information on terrorism and terrorist groups, making the CTC a hub for information on terrorism.
CT Security Education
The CTC is at the forefront of the ISD’s security programme to educate government agencies on the threat of terrorism. The objective of the efforts is to share information on terrorism and keep the various agencies updated. Following the September 11, 2001 incident and the subsequent anthrax scare in the US and the rest of the world, the ISD issued a guide providing general information on the biological agent as well advice on dealing with parcels or letters suspected to be laced with anthrax. The guide was provided to personnel involved in handling mails at the respective Government Ministries/Departments and Statutory Boards.
Threat Assessments for VIPs & VVIPs
Another important role assumed by the CTC is in providing threat assessments for Singapore VIPs and VVIPs traveling abroad as well as foreign dignitaries visiting Singapore. The CTC assists the Singapore Police and Security Branch in their security preparations for these dignitaries by giving assessments on the current security landscape and the possible impact, if any, on the VIPs and VVIPs.
Re: Internal security department
Majullah Majullah!!!!
Majullah Majullah!!!!
Re: Internal security department
IT Security
Speakers at the 10th Governmentware Seminar
With the increasing connectivity brought about by advancements in world of information technology (IT), specifically the Internet, the issue of protection against hackers and cyber-attacks has become all the more pertinent and urgent. The ISD has been deeply involved in the issue of IT security for the last decade. It provides IT security consultancy services as well as education and training to the Civil Service and Statutory Boards.
In 1991, the ISD conducted a seminar aimed at raising the computer security awareness of the Government agencies. The seminar, attended then by a modest number of some 50 to 60 government users, started what became known as the Governmentware Seminar which is held annually to keep the Government users updated on new features of Governmentware products. The seminar is also an opportunity to raise the awareness of the users in IT Security. Over the years, the products developed by the ISD included hard disk encryption solutions, network and communications security products, secure email, floppy disk encryption software, file-level encryption software, smart card reader etc. Since 1991, the number of participants at Governmentware seminars has been on the steady increase every year, with the last seminar in 2002 attracting an attendance of about 500 users.
IT Security Seminar Series: GovernmentWare
In addition to updating users in the public sector on the latest development in IT security products, the ISD extends its security consultancy services to many Government departments. Some of the important national/Ministry level projects which the ISD have been involved in are the NETS’ Cash Card project, and the Secure Government Electronic Messaging System (SGEMS).
IT Security
Speakers at the 10th Governmentware Seminar
With the increasing connectivity brought about by advancements in world of information technology (IT), specifically the Internet, the issue of protection against hackers and cyber-attacks has become all the more pertinent and urgent. The ISD has been deeply involved in the issue of IT security for the last decade. It provides IT security consultancy services as well as education and training to the Civil Service and Statutory Boards.
In 1991, the ISD conducted a seminar aimed at raising the computer security awareness of the Government agencies. The seminar, attended then by a modest number of some 50 to 60 government users, started what became known as the Governmentware Seminar which is held annually to keep the Government users updated on new features of Governmentware products. The seminar is also an opportunity to raise the awareness of the users in IT Security. Over the years, the products developed by the ISD included hard disk encryption solutions, network and communications security products, secure email, floppy disk encryption software, file-level encryption software, smart card reader etc. Since 1991, the number of participants at Governmentware seminars has been on the steady increase every year, with the last seminar in 2002 attracting an attendance of about 500 users.
IT Security Seminar Series: GovernmentWare
In addition to updating users in the public sector on the latest development in IT security products, the ISD extends its security consultancy services to many Government departments. Some of the important national/Ministry level projects which the ISD have been involved in are the NETS’ Cash Card project, and the Secure Government Electronic Messaging System (SGEMS).
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ISD Protective Security Division
ISD’s Protective Security Division provides advice on protective security to Government ministries/departments, statutory boards and sensitive key installations (KINs). Protective security refers to the protection of people, information and assets from potential threats and dangers such as espionage, terrorism, sabotage, negligence, ignorance etc. It involves the identification, assessment and review of security measures and procedures to address these risks. Protective security therefore encompasses physical security, personnel security and information security.
With the increasingly prevalent use of computers, information security also extends to IT security. One aspect of IT security is computer security, which involves the protection of the computer and everything associated with it, such as the terminals and printers, cabling, disks, tapes etc. Most importantly, it is the protection of the information stored in the system and the aim is to protect unauthorised access or damage to hardware, software and data. The Protective Security Division provides advice on computer security to Government Ministries/Departments and Statutory Boards.
The Protective Security Division also provides security advice in the protection of Government/Statutory Board buildings and key installations including Singapore's overseas missions.
ISD Protective Security Division
ISD’s Protective Security Division provides advice on protective security to Government ministries/departments, statutory boards and sensitive key installations (KINs). Protective security refers to the protection of people, information and assets from potential threats and dangers such as espionage, terrorism, sabotage, negligence, ignorance etc. It involves the identification, assessment and review of security measures and procedures to address these risks. Protective security therefore encompasses physical security, personnel security and information security.
With the increasingly prevalent use of computers, information security also extends to IT security. One aspect of IT security is computer security, which involves the protection of the computer and everything associated with it, such as the terminals and printers, cabling, disks, tapes etc. Most importantly, it is the protection of the information stored in the system and the aim is to protect unauthorised access or damage to hardware, software and data. The Protective Security Division provides advice on computer security to Government Ministries/Departments and Statutory Boards.
The Protective Security Division also provides security advice in the protection of Government/Statutory Board buildings and key installations including Singapore's overseas missions.
Re: Internal security department
USEFUL LINKS
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
IMMIGRATION AND CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
USEFUL LINKS
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
IMMIGRATION AND CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
Re: Internal security department
The ISD has done wonders for the country. They eliminated the communist scourge which would have destroyed Singapore.
Just as importantly, they got rid of the secret societies that used to plague every business owner across the Island.
We should all be very thankful that LKY had the foresight to put law and order ahead of democracy and human rights.
In NZ, gangs are out of control because it is very hard to gain a successful prosecution. People are too scared to testify. Juries are too scared to convict for fear of retribution. The ISD took care of the gangs on our behalf and for that I will be forever grateful.
The ISD has done wonders for the country. They eliminated the communist scourge which would have destroyed Singapore.
Just as importantly, they got rid of the secret societies that used to plague every business owner across the Island.
We should all be very thankful that LKY had the foresight to put law and order ahead of democracy and human rights.
In NZ, gangs are out of control because it is very hard to gain a successful prosecution. People are too scared to testify. Juries are too scared to convict for fear of retribution. The ISD took care of the gangs on our behalf and for that I will be forever grateful.
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Spying on opposition party members, intimidate everyone oppose to PAP idealogy.
Spying on opposition party members, intimidate everyone oppose to PAP idealogy.
i apply before leh but nevah even shortlisted :< . what to do, i not whitehorse/scholar/minister-general ?!
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Not forgetting, letting a limp detainee escape
Not forgetting, letting a limp detainee escape
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lolz. post IT pics from early 90s! i bet if they post their current IT staff pics, it will be full of flips and ah neh PRs!!! for shame! for shame!
IT Security
Speakers at the 10th Governmentware Seminar
With the increasing connectivity brought about by advancements in world of information technology (IT), specifically the Internet, the issue of protection against hackers and cyber-attacks has become all the more pertinent and urgent. The ISD has been deeply involved in the issue of IT security for the last decade. It provides IT security consultancy services as well as education and training to the Civil Service and Statutory Boards.
In 1991, the ISD conducted a seminar aimed at raising the computer security awareness of the Government agencies. The seminar, attended then by a modest number of some 50 to 60 government users, started what became known as the Governmentware Seminar which is held annually to keep the Government users updated on new features of Governmentware products. The seminar is also an opportunity to raise the awareness of the users in IT Security. Over the years, the products developed by the ISD included hard disk encryption solutions, network and communications security products, secure email, floppy disk encryption software, file-level encryption software, smart card reader etc. Since 1991, the number of participants at Governmentware seminars has been on the steady increase every year, with the last seminar in 2002 attracting an attendance of about 500 users.
IT Security Seminar Series: GovernmentWare
In addition to updating users in the public sector on the latest development in IT security products, the ISD extends its security consultancy services to many Government departments. Some of the important national/Ministry level projects which the ISD have been involved in are the NETS’ Cash Card project, and the Secure Government Electronic Messaging System (SGEMS).
lolz. post IT pics from early 90s! i bet if they post their current IT staff pics, it will be full of flips and ah neh PRs!!! for shame! for shame!
Re: Internal security department
ISD is the PAP's Gestapo.
ISD is the PAP's Gestapo.
You don't know what a mess up organization the SAF is. Look at leaders from there will give you a clue. Kee Chiu is the prime example.
Career with RSAF is only very sartki when you are an officer and young. Medias always portray them on TV, and girls memerised by boys who signed on. Medias did not show the aftermath. Most of them are forced to become insurance agents and taxi drivers after retiring while still not that old LOL
Why are YOU SPAMMING THE FORUM? :*:
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