Fact Sheet: Defence Technology Prize 2017 Individual (Engineering) Award Winner

Mr Leong See Sum
Defence Science and Technology Agency

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Mr Leong See Sum, Director (InfoComm Infrastructure), Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), is instrumental in the build-up of network capabilities in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) through the development of secure, robust and resilient design of the operational and administrative network systems in use today. His numerous innovations in the design of secured network systems have vastly improved network robustness and allowed for more effective and efficient network monitoring and maintenance at a reduced cost and manpower support. Some of the initiatives that he has led on MINDEF networks and mobility systems have allowed personnel to operate computer systems securely on the move.

One initiative is the Camera Disabling Application, a mobile solution for MINDEF and the SAF that allows personnel to disable the cameras of their mobile phones without physically removing or destroying any component. The solution is also integrated with building access systems such that access is only granted when the phone camera is disabled. The solution provides greater flexibility for mobile device usage in defence facilities. This is the first time Mr Leong is winning a DTP award. In recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions, Mr Leong See Sum is awarded the DTP 2017 Individual (Engineering) Award.

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