What is the Multi-Tier Cloud Security (MTCS) Singapore standard?

The Multi-Tier Cloud Security (MTCS) Singapore standard that aims to provide businesses with greater clarity on the levels of security offered by different cloud service providers (CSPs). This is standard increases clarity around the security service levels of cloud providers, while also increasing the level of accountability and transparency from these companies.

It has been developed under Information Technology Standards Committee (ITSC) for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) in Singapore. The IMDA Singapore (formerly IDA Singapore) is the representative government body on media and communications in Singapore that has been leading the development of this standard, along with SpringSingapore who currently manages this standard.