A Decade of Innovation, A Future of Collaboration
On 3 June 2025, iTrust hosted its first roundtable, bringing together academia, government, and industry partners for a day of reflection, knowledge sharing, and forward-looking discussions. The event was a milestone occasion, marking over a decade of iTrust’s contributions to advancing research and innovation in critical infrastructure security.
The roundtable began with Prof Aditya Mathur, Founding Centre Director of iTrust, who shared opening remarks and reflected on iTrust’s journey over the past thirteen years. His address highlighted the centre’s achievements in fostering collaboration and driving impactful research across multiple sectors.
Fig 1.: Prof Aditya, iTrust Founding Centre Director, giving his opening remarks.
Prof Jianying Zhou, Centre Director of iTrust, then presented the vision and plans for the next decade of iTrust. His sharing set the stage for how iTrust will continue to evolve, building on past successes while exploring new directions in technology and security research.
Fig 2.: Prof Jianying Zhou, iTrust Centre Director, presenting the plans for the next decade of iTrust.
We also had the privilege of hearing from four of our valued collaborators and industry partners:
- Mr Edwin Chin, Chief Information Security Officer, PUB
- Mr Lim Minhan, Head of Consulting, Ensign Infosecurity
- Mr Loh Teng Joo, Head of IT, SBS Transit
- Mr Ong Chin Beng, Chief Information Security Officer, MPA
Fig 3.: Presentation by iTrust’s collaborations and partners (Clockwise from top left: Mr Edwin Chin (PUB), Mr Lim Minhan (Ensign Infosecurity), Mr Ong Chin Beng (MPA), and Mr Loh Teng Joo (SBS Transit))
Their insights provided an industry driven perspective on the initiatives and directions iTrust could pursue in the coming years, underscoring the importance of strong partnerships in shaping the future.
Following the plenary sessions, attendees took part in breakout discussions that explored specific domains including water and energy, IoT and healthcare, artificial intelligence, maritime and land transport, and aviation. These conversations allowed them to exchange ideas and identify opportunities for collaborative research and innovation.
Fig 4.: Breakout group discussions following the presentations
The day concluded with group sharing, before participants gathered over lunch and networking to further strengthen connections and partnerships. These focused sessions encouraged rich discussions, sparking ideas for collaboration and innovative solutions.
Fig 5.: Summarising findings from the breakout session. (From left: Dr Jit Biswas, Senior Research Fellow, iTrust, and Assoc Prof Liang Zhenkai, NUS)
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all attendees, partners, and speakers for contributing to the success of this event. Your presence and input are vital to shaping iTrust’s journey ahead. As we look forward, iTrust remains committed to fostering collaboration and delivering impactful research that addresses the evolving challenges of critical infrastructure cyber security.
Fig 6.: Group photo of the attendees of iTrust Roundtable 2025.