Your Biggest Security Risk Might Be Sitting at a Desk — Not Behind a Firewall
Cybersecurity Awareness in Corporate and Business Environments
This course helps corporate teams build cybersecurity confidence from the ground up — no technical background needed.
Duration: 2 days
Delivery Mode: Instructor-led (Physical Class)
HRDC Claimable: Yes
A finance assistant at a local logistics firm receives an urgent payment request that appears to come from the CEO. In a rush, she processes the transaction — only to find out later it was a carefully crafted phishing email. The company lost RM420,000 overnight.
In early 2024, a Malaysian firm in Selangor fell victim to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam. Cybercriminals impersonated senior executives and tricked staff into transferring funds to overseas accounts.
Outcome:
The company lost over RM420,000 in just 48 hours
The case triggered an investigation by CCID Cyber Crime Division, PDRM
Authorities urged local businesses to conduct cybersecurity awareness training and implement email authentication protocols
Foster cyber hygiene habits across all departments
Equip employees to recognize, resist, and report cyber threats
Minimize human error through real-world simulation and practice
Cybersecurity Awareness Isn’t a Tech Upgrade — It’s a Culture Shift
One careless click can cost more than your entire security software budget.
Problem: Employees can't recognize phishing attempts, especially when attackers impersonate internal staff
Solution: Simulated email exercises and practical red-flag spotting build real confidence
Problem: Public Wi-Fi and weak passwords expose company data
Solution: Teaches secure device practices and introduces password managers
Problem: Employees share too much on social media, unknowingly leaking sensitive info
Solution: Live exercises on tightening privacy settings and understanding personal exposure
Problem: Incidents go unreported due to fear or ignorance
Solution: Step-by-step reporting protocols and roleplay make it second nature to alert IT
83%
of Malaysian companies experienced at least one phishing attempt in 2024
Source: CyberSecurity Malaysia Annual Threat Landscape Report
RM260 million
lost to cyber fraud in Malaysia between Jan–Sept 2023
Source: Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department
70%
fewer security incidents are seen by companies that conduct employee awareness training.
Source: Proofpoint 2024 Human Factor Report
Cyber Risks Are Evolving — Are Your People?
Build a cyber-resilient culture starting with everyday behavior
Cybersecurity Awareness in Corporate and Business Environments is a 2-day, hands-on training designed specifically for non-IT professionals. Whether you're in HR, finance, sales, operations, or admin, this course equips you with essential cybersecurity awareness and habits to keep your company and personal data safe.
You’ll explore real-world cyber threats, practice spotting phishing scams, learn how to create strong passwords, secure your work devices, and take action when suspicious activities arise. Through a mix of interactive lectures, practical activities, and real-case simulations, you’ll walk away with tangible skills, increased confidence, and a stronger digital mindset.
This 2-day interactive course uses exercises, roleplay, and real-case simulations to turn non-IT staff into cybersecurity-conscious contributors.
Corporate teams, administrative staff, managers, sales professionals, HR, finance, remote/hybrid workers
None. Designed for non-technical employees in business environments.
Reduce preventable breaches by 60–90% through employee awareness
Align staff behavior with internal IT policies and compliance standards
Improve readiness and response in phishing, data loss, and ransomware scenarios
Protect sensitive data across devices, platforms, and teams
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
An overview of why cybersecurity matters for every employee — not just IT. Covers basic terminology and threat awareness.
Module 2: Understanding Cyber Threats
Explores how cyberattacks happen, including phishing, scams, and social engineering. Uses real case examples of corporate breaches.
Module 3: Best Practices for Cyber Hygiene
Teaches practical password habits, phishing recognition, and safe browsing techniques.
Module 4: Protecting Organizational Data
Discusses how to handle sensitive and confidential information with care and why privacy matters in corporate settings.
Module 5: Using Work Devices Safely
Provides guidance for securing devices and avoiding public Wi-Fi risks.
Module 6: Reporting Incidents
Outlines when, where, and how to report suspicious activity to prevent damage.
Module 7–14: Hands-On Exercises
Phishing email identification
Strong password creation
Website safety analysis
2FA enablement demo
Avoiding malicious downloads
Adjusting social media privacy
Reporting suspicious activity
Ransomware scenario simulation
Cybersecurity Isn’t a Department — It’s a Daily Habit
Technology can only go so far. This course empowers your people to be the frontline defense. Through simulations and guided reflection, participants learn how to act wisely, report confidently, and protect proactively. Because real security starts with real awareness.
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Who is this course for?
Any employee in a corporate setting — no IT background needed.
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