90% of cyberattacks start with the human element — train your team to be the first line of defense.
Don’t let one careless click cost your company — turn awareness into action with real examples and hands-on learning.
Empower every employee to recognize threats and protect your organization from ransomware, phishing, and data breaches.
Course Overview
Your cybersecurity strategy is only as strong as your least-aware employee. While companies invest in tools, attackers target people — with phishing scams, social engineering, and human error.
This 1-day instructor-led course helps employees and non-technical staff understand real-world cyber threats and how to respond. Participants will explore phishing, social engineering, malware, insider threats, and how to build a strong cybersecurity culture.
Through hands-on exercises, simulations, and real-life case studies (e.g., Colonial Pipeline ransomware, SolarWinds breach), learners gain practical skills to protect themselves and their organization — both at work and at home.
Learning Objectives
Recognizing phishing, social engineering, and email scams
Preventing ransomware, malware, and credential theft
Creating strong passwords and using MFA
Protecting data across devices and cloud apps
Safe browsing, secure communication, and file handling
Understanding insider threats and how to report them
Learning from real-world attack case studies
Who Should Attend
Non-technical staff across departments (HR, finance, admin, etc.)
New hires and remote employees requiring cybersecurity onboarding
Teams without formal security awareness training
Organizations seeking HRDC-claimable end-user cybersecurity programs
Prerequisites
No technical or IT background required
Basic computer and internet usage knowledge is sufficient
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
What is cybersecurity, why it matters, and why employees are the first line of defense.
Module 2: Common Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors
Understand phishing, social engineering, malware, and password attacks through case studies and simulations.
Module 3: Cybersecurity Best Practices
Create strong passwords, use MFA, secure your devices, and protect data.
Module 4: Current Cybersecurity Trends and Real-World Attacks
Explore threats like deepfakes, AI-driven attacks, and insider threats with recent examples.
Module 5: Role of Employees in Cybersecurity
Your duty in incident reporting, vigilance, and creating a security-first workplace culture.
Module 6: Recap, Q&A, and Next Steps
Knowledge check, group discussion, and further learning resources.
Public Class Details
Professional Outcomes
While this is a non-technical course, it builds a foundation for roles such as Security-Aware Administrator, HR/Data Custodian, or Cyber-Conscious Frontline Employee — supporting safer digital environments.
Certification Details
No specific exam for this course
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course technical?
No. It’s designed for everyday users and employees without a technical background.
Do you cover real attack examples?
Yes. Case studies include Colonial Pipeline, SolarWinds, deepfake fraud, and more.
Are there simulations or hands-on parts?
Yes. You’ll participate in phishing simulations, password-building, and scenario-based discussions.
Does this include post-training resources?
Yes. You’ll receive curated links to blogs, tools, and continued awareness resources.
Will this help us meet compliance or audit needs?
Yes. It’s suitable for awareness training aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and PDPA needs.
Is this HRDC claimable?
Yes. This course is fully HRDC claimable for Malaysian employers.
Can we run this for our entire team or department?
Yes. GemRain offers on-site and virtual delivery for group training.
Will I get a certificate of completion?
Yes. You will receive a GemRain certificate after completing the training.