Singapore has been ranked the world’s most cyber-resilient country, according to a study that assessed national preparedness against cyber threats across technology, regulation and workforce development.
The report, published by cybersecurity company Check Point, analysed 38 countries worldwide, evaluating factors including technological infrastructure, national cybersecurity strategies, legal frameworks, international cooperation and the size of the cybersecurity workforce.
Singapore ranked first overall with a final score of 99 out of 100, scoring the maximum in technological capability, national cybersecurity institutions, cooperation measures and cybersecurity-related laws. The country also scored 19.8 out of 20 for long-term cybersecurity skills development.
The study found Singapore has one of the most developed digital infrastructures globally, with a digital development score of 86.9, the highest among countries assessed. Its cybersecurity job market was also among the largest, with 1,329 cybersecurity professionals per 100,000 workers.
Finland ranked second with a final score of 95, achieving perfect scores across all major categories including cybersecurity institutions, skills development and international cooperation. However, Finland trailed Singapore in workforce depth, with 889 cybersecurity professionals per 100,000 workers.
Estonia placed third, supported by the most active cybersecurity labour market in the ranking. The country employs nearly 1,500 cybersecurity specialists per 100,000 workers, the highest ratio in the study, although it scored lower than Singapore and Finland on technical infrastructure.
Denmark and the United Kingdom completed the top five, both recording strong scores across national strategies, legal frameworks and international cooperation. Denmark employs around 500 cybersecurity professionals per 100,000 workers, while the UK’s workforce is larger in absolute terms.
The United States ranked sixth, employing nearly 1.3 million cybersecurity specialists, though it ranked lower than several European countries on workforce density.
Check Point said the findings highlight the importance of long-term investment rather than reactive responses to cyber incidents.
“A strong job market for cybersecurity professionals is a solid national strategy,” the company said. “The industry needs around four million more specialists globally just to meet current demand. Countries like Singapore and Estonia recognised years ago that cyber-resilience depends on education pipelines, large-scale job creation and legal frameworks that keep pace with evolving threats.”
The report found that countries scoring highest tended to combine advanced digital infrastructure with early investment in skills training, robust regulation and cross-border cooperation.
As cyber threats continue to rise alongside digitalisation, the study suggests that nations treating cybersecurity as a strategic economic and security priority are better positioned to protect critical systems and support digital growth.
