19 August 2026 – Athena Dynamics Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of BH Global Corporation Ltd, joined Singapore Polytechnic (SP) leadership and industry partners on 19 August 2026 for the launch of CASTLE (Cybersecurity Assessment and Security Operations Centre Training Lab for Enterprises), a new initiative to strengthen cybersecurity among Singapore’s SMEs while giving students real-world industry experience.
The event was graced by Acting Minister for Manpower Ms Jasmin Lau, alongside SP Deputy Principal Ms Tan Yen Yen, ST Engineering’s Mr Lim Meng Hwee, and OffSec’s Mr David Zhao.
With CASTLE, SP became the first tertiary institution in Singapore licensed to offer penetration testing services to SMEs, helping companies uncover security gaps before they can be exploited. The service will be free for most SMEs, with a security operations centre also set up alongside ST Engineering to give students hands-on experience responding to live cyber threats.
As a supporting industry partner, Athena Dynamics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SP to build curriculum capabilities in Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) cybersecurity, an area of growing importance as Singapore strengthens the resilience of its critical infrastructure. The partnership will give students greater exposure to cybersecurity practices in industrial and operational environments across sectors such as energy, water, and manufacturing.
Liew Chin Chuan, Director of SP’s School of Computing, noted that many SMEs lack the budget or expertise to defend against cyberthreats, and that the new licence lets the polytechnic give students authentic industry experience while helping real businesses.
The initiative comes as Singapore faces a persistent cybersecurity talent shortage, with a 2024 ISC2 report citing a gap of over 4,000 professionals. CASTLE is expected to benefit more than 540 students annually, with all 15 of SP’s cybersecurity faculty certified to deliver its services by end-2027.
Athena Dynamics’ involvement builds on its track record in deep vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and critical infrastructure protection, reflecting BH Global Corporation’s broader commitment to Singapore’s cybersecurity resilience and talent development.