Paul Tan

CEO

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore15 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in cybersecurity governance and risk management.
  • Proven track record in incident response and compliance.
  • Strong leadership in managing cybersecurity operations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in risk management and governance.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityRisk ManagementGovernance

Other Skills

Technology RiskCyber Security RiskCyber DefenseCommunicationCybersecurity Incident ResponseCyber Risk ManagementNIST 800-53Analytical SkillsIT Risk ManagementSecurity OperationsAntivirusStakeholder ManagementCyber Kill Chain FrameworkSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

About

Possesses several years of experience in the public service, in various fields of Project Management such as future capabilities conceptualization and implementation. Cross specialised into the domain of cybersecurity and actively looking to enhance myself on cybersecurity knowledge to aid in incident handling, risk assessment, and driving cyber strategy and governance, to create optimal cybersecurity environment to safeguard the well-being for my organisation.

Experience

15 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Banking computer services private limited

(Interim VP) Hd Cybersecurity Goverance, Risk and Compliance

Sep 2024Feb 2025 · 5 mos · Singapore · On-site

Cybersecurity riskGovernanceRisk ManagementCompliance (GRC)Cybersecurity governanceCybersecurity compliance+6

Banking computer services pte ltd

Vice President IT Security

Dec 2022Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · Singapore

  • Managing and implementing solutions for the three pillars of cybersecurity operations (Monitoring, CTI and DF)
  • Commanding the 24x7x365 CSOC to mount and enhance the monitoring over the entire technology stack for our CII and corporate environments
  • Authoring policies and processes for incident response and CTI
  • Leading investigations for cyber-related occurrences to ensure that RCAs are soundly conducted and recommendations are implemented
  • Fronting LOD2, LOD3 and external auditors for cybersecurity compliance
  • Conducting risk assessments and providing cybersecurity advices for BAU operations and projects
  • Presenting and engaging C-suites to increase awareness for cybersecurity operations and recommending improvement on our cybersecurity postures
  • Ensuring compliance to CCoP and MAS TRMG
Technology RiskCyber Security RiskCyber DefenseCommunicationCybersecurity Incident ResponseCyber Risk Management+20

Ministry of defence of singapore

7 roles

Staff Officer (Operations) - Cybersecurity

Promoted

Dec 2020Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

  • Daily management and refining of processes for the Security Operations Centre (managed significant events such as Solarwinds and Apache Log4j)
  • Performing Cyber Risk consultancy and analysis on corporate systems, large-scale events, and developing projects.
  • Performing Cyber Incident Handling and authoring of reports to management.
  • Managing the Vulnerability Disclosure Programme.
  • Participated and planned for the operations for Bug Bounty Programme.
  • Established Cybersecurity guidelines for new processes.
  • Participating in project development as a core member to deliver cybersecurity-related solutions.
Cyber Security RiskCommunicationCyber Risk ManagementAnalytical SkillsSecurity OperationsCertified Information Security Manager (CISM)+4

Student - Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College

Jan 2020Dec 2020 · 11 mos

  • Attended the Command and Staff Course in MINDEF.
  • Undertook the role of Chairman for Social and Entertainment. Improvised, organised and hosted multiple social activities albeit restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CommunicationAnalytical Skills

Staff Officer

Apr 2017Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Developed the future of Singapore Combat Engineers
  • Reviewed and remedied existing ground issues
CommunicationAnalytical SkillsSecurity Operations

Staff Officer

May 2014Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • 1. Involved in Project Management with multiple stakeholders (3-4 independent parties). Tracking of timeline and requirement of the projects.
  • 2. Involved in Specification, Workflow and Processes Design. Participates in discussion with the project teams, to brainstorm, evaluate and formulate the designs and workflows.
  • 3. Involved in Experiment Concept and Design. To derive the objectives of the project, and to design the concept and conduct of the experiment in support for the desired objectives.
  • 4. Performed as part of the secretariat Group for Project's Working Committee Meeting. Roles include in organising, administration coordination and records of discussion for the meeting.
  • 5. Participated in the Formulation and Masterplanning of future concepts.
  • 6. Authored appraisal report for submission to the Army level forums.
Security Operations

Company Commander

May 2013Apr 2014 · 11 mos

  • 1. Commanded and led a team of 80 personnel.
  • 2. Managed five different fleets of equipment and up to 100 equipment in total.
  • 3. In-charged of Training, Welfare, Administration and Nurturing of charges.
  • 4. Managed and led the company to obtain the Best IPPT Company in the family of Singapore Combat Engineers units.
  • 5. Contributed and achieved the Best Unit under the Singapore Combat Engineers "Best Unit Competition" award.
  • 6. Driven as the pioneer batch on the newly established training syllabus for platforms' training.
  • 7. Supervised and advised on the conduct of platforms training.
Security Operations

Instructor

Dec 2011Apr 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • 1. Oversaw two batches of training. Was in direct training, teaching and nurturing up to 30 cadets.
  • 2. Held the role of Administration Officer for overseas training.
Security Operations

Platoon Commander

Dec 2010Dec 2011 · 1 yr

  • 1. Commanded and led a team of 30 personnel.
  • 2. Responsible for the training, administration and welfare of the charges.
  • 3. Commanded the team to participate in the Company Level Evaluation Exercise and achieved a Band I for the platoon, and an overall Band IIA for the Company.
Security Operations

Singapore armed forces

Team Leader for NDP 11 Celebration and Outreach Campaign

May 2011Aug 2011 · 3 mos · National Day Celebration @ Singapore

  • 1. Led a team of 30 personnel, for the "My Reflection for Singapore" event, as part of the NDP 11 celebration.
  • 2. Managed the team at 2-3 separate locations around Singapore. I were to ensure on the behaviours of the team in dealing and interaction with the commuters, and also to ensure on the morale of the team.
  • 3. Coordinated with external vendor in support of the National Day Parade Rehearsals / Actual Day. Went through the plans with the vendor, and on site verification with them to ensure that they executed according to planned. In addition, to make sound and considered decision on the ground, to adapt to the constant-changing environment during the events.

Smu - singapore management university

Teaching Assistant

Aug 2010Dec 2010 · 4 mos · SMU - Software Engineering

Singapore police force

IT Intern at Personnel Capability Development Branch

Dec 2009Feb 2010 · 2 mos

Smu - singapore management university

Teaching Assistant

Feb 2009Jun 2009 · 4 mos · SMU - Object Oriented Analysis and Design

Sesami (singapore) pte ltd

IT Consultant

Apr 2005Jul 2005 · 3 mos

Education

Singapore Management University

Bachelor of Science (BSc) — Information System Management

Jan 2007Jan 2010

Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College

Military Study

Jan 2020Dec 2020

Singapore Polytechnic

Diploma in IT — Information Technology

Jan 2003Jan 2005

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