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The Military Security Department's (MSD) core business is in Counter Intelligence and internal security for MINDEF/SAF. We are an independent body that reports directly to the Permanent Secretary of Defence, PS(D).
MSD was formed in 1975 to counter the threats of espionage, subversion and sabotage against MINDEF/SAF. It began with two main entities, namely the Counter Intelligence Branch (CIB) and Field Security Branch (FSB). Over the years, the department has continued to evolve and our roles expanded in tandem with the changing security environment. Today, our roles also include Counter Terrorism and Cyber Security.
A trusted and respected security partner that is always ahead of evolving threats.
MSD deters, detects and counters security threats to enable MINDEF/ SAF’s mission success.
1. Operations
Our Operations Officers detect and neutralise security threats to ensure a secure environment for MINDEF and the SAF. Some of our roles include investigation, use of psychometric tools and polygraph for credibility assessment and field liaison.
2. Research
Our Research Officers analyse and produce intelligence products to provide early warning and support for our operations and policy making. We work with agencies across the whole-of-government to pre-empt threats and shape security policies.
3. Protective Security
Our Protective Security Officers play a vital role in keeping MINDEF and the SAF's secrets away from adversaries. We drive security policy-making and formulate security measures for sensitive acquisitions and operations alongside our stakeholders. Through the application of risk-management expertise ranging from physical, technological to information, we help keep MINDEF and the SAF's secrets safe.
Specific roles include policy-formulation, international (security) relations, project security management, information security, physical security, technology security, industrial security and relations, audit and risk assessment.
4. Cyber and Infocomm Technology Security
Our Cyber and Infocomm Technology Security officers deter, detect, and neutralise security threats in the digital domain in order to provide a secure environment for MINDEF and the SAF to achieve mission success.
Specific roles include Cybersecurity Monitoring, Incident Response & Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting & Analysis, Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity Plans and Consultancy, and Digital Systems Management.
5. Corporate Plans & Services
Our Corporate Plans & Services Officers contribute to the strategic planning of manpower and organisational resources to provide seamless operational support to support the mission of MSD.
Specific roles include Human Resource Plans & Policies, Human Resource Management, Finance, Procurement and Logistics Management.
If you have the versatility, a love for adventure, an inquiring mind, integrity, dedication and commitment, and want to play your part to safeguard our national security secrets and provide a secure environment for our defence community to operate and achieve mission success, come join the MSD family.
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