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Chan Yu Xian

Assistant Director (Cyber Research)

Last updated 27 July 2025
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I was completely new to the cyber domain, but the training framework significantly levelled up my cyber knowledge and competency, enabling me to work alongside IT and technical specialists.

I enjoy solving puzzles and questions. With research work, you feel a lot of satisfaction when the information seems to form a picture.

My research is translated into reports which have an impact on our defence policies, plans and operations.

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