As we prepare to welcome the Chinese New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, the ISC2 Singapore Chapter invites you to harness the vibrant energy and spirited nature of this zodiac sign.
Known for its passion, speed, and indomitable spirit, the Fire Horse offers a dynamic blueprint for cybersecurity professionals navigating an increasingly fast-paced digital frontier.
SYNOPSIS
Vitality and Speed
The Fire Horse is known for its energy and momentum. In cybersecurity, pace matters. Whether we are responding to incidents or pushing out critical patches, timing can make the difference between containment and escalation. This year, we can take a cue from that agility by tightening our detection cycles and sharpening our response capability so we move with the same urgency as the risks we face.
Passion and Courage
Fire represents internal heat and external brilliance. For the cybersecurity community, this translates to the passion we bring to defending our digital way of life and the courage required to confront sophisticated adversaries. The Fire Horse encourages us to lead with boldness, advocating for security-first mindsets even in the face of organizational resistance.
Independence and Freedom
The Horse is often associated with independence. Today’s technology landscape reflects that spirit: distributed teams, autonomous systems, and decentralised architectures. Our responsibility is to enable that freedom safely. Strong security should not feel restrictive. When designed well, it creates space for innovation by providing guardrails that are dependable but unobtrusive.
Social Connection and Community
Horses are social creatures that find strength in the herd. Our professional community operates in much the same way. The strength of the ISC2 Singapore Chapter comes from shared knowledge, open dialogue, and the willingness to support one another. Intelligence sharing, mentoring, and collaboration are not optional extras; they are core to resilience.
Endurance and Success
The Horse also symbolises stamina. Cybersecurity is sustained effort over time. Threats evolve, regulations shift, and technology changes, but the discipline remains constant. Long-term effectiveness depends on steady investment in capability, culture, and governance. By maintaining that endurance, we protect not only data, but the trust placed in us for years ahead.
Join us for the Celebration
To ignite the Year of the Fire Horse with prosperity, camaraderie, and a dash of speed, the ISC2 Singapore Chapter is thrilled to invite you to our Chinese New Year Lo Hei Dinner.
Let’s gather to toss the Yusheng high, symbolizing our shared aspirations for a year of soaring successes and unbreakable defenses. This is a prime opportunity to reconnect with fellow practitioners, exchange insights, and celebrate the strength of our local cybersecurity community.
Agenda
- 6.30pm – 7.00pm – Registration and Networking
- 7.00pm - 7.05pm - Speech by ISC2 SG Chapter President
- 7:05pm - 8:30pm - Lo Hei Yusheng Platter followed by Dinner and Networking
Note:
- Please note registration requires payment of a nominal fee of $8.
- Once payment is complete, please check your inbox for the email confirming payment and registration.
- Any cancellation has to be written to ISC2 Singapore Chapter in email, no later than 2 business days. Any no-show will be recorded as a penalty of $50, to be paid through PayNow.
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This is a social networking event hence no CPE hours will be available for your submission.
Notes:
1) As spaces are limited, if you cannot attend after registering, please cancel your registration or email info@isc2chapter.sg at least 2 business days before the event.
2) For ISC2 members residing in Singapore who are not yet members of our local Singapore Chapter, please sign up with us through our ISC2 Singapore Chapter website under "Membership-Join us"
- https://www.isc2chapter.sg/join-us
Membership Rates:
Professional Member: $50/year
Associate Member (Non-credential holders): $30/year
Student Member: $10/year
