SPTel has unveiled AI-Security, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Announced on 3 September, AI-Security aims to help these organisations quickly and cost-effectively identify and assess cyber risks.
AI-Security provides 24/7 monitoring of cybersecurity advisories and vulnerabilities, cross-referencing them against an SME’s digital infrastructure. When a threat is detected, the system issues an immediate alert, allowing engineers or network service providers like SPTel to respond swiftly. The tool also classifies threats using the SME’s risk matrix, aligning with risk policies to prioritise responses and optimise resource allocation.
Heng Kwee Tong, Head of Engineering and Corporate IT at SPTel, stated, “With AI-Security, we are giving SMEs a powerful AI tool that moves cybersecurity beyond reactive protection to proactive intelligence, enabling faster, more effective responses to emerging cyber threats.”
Developed in collaboration with technology provider 1CloudStar, AI-Security is hosted on SPTel’s edge cloud, ensuring data sovereignty and enhanced physical security within Singapore. This setup minimises latency, allowing for responsive performance.
According to the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore’s Cyber Landscape 2023 report, over 80% of organisations experience at least one cybersecurity incident annually. For SMEs, which often lack specialised expertise, robust cyber defence is crucial for business resilience.
