AI cyberattacks mean we can't defend ourselves the same way as before: Singapore's founding cybersecurity chief
David Koh, the founding chief of Singapore's Cyber Security Agency, warns that AI-driven cyberattacks have fundamentally changed the threat landscape. He emphasizes that traditional defense mechanisms are no longer sufficient against sophisticated, evasive intruders.
Why it matters
As AI becomes more accessible, national security strategies must evolve to counter automated and highly adaptive cyber threats.
Mr David Koh looked back on his time as chief executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, in his first exclusive media interview since retiring on Jul 1.
Mr David Koh, founding chief executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, on Jul 20, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong)
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