Security Awareness Course · Malaysia Edition
Train Staff to Meet Malaysia's Cyber Rules.
Security awareness training that equips your workforce, through local case studies, to stop sophisticated phishing, spot deepfakes, and build safe-AI skills — aligned with the PDPA and BNM RMiT guidelines.
- ~45 minutes
- SCORM / xAPI compatible
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Satisfy Malaysian Cyber Regulations
Train your employees to protect sensitive data in accordance with Malaysia's expanding cybersecurity legislative framework.
Malaysia PDPA
Includes comparative GDPR analysis.
Focuses on best practices for handling personal data securely under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Cyber Security Act 2024
Ensures up-to-date legal compliance.
Aligns workforce behavior with the latest national security policies and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Regional Threat Intelligence
Strengthens corporate resilience.
Addresses specific local threats such as AI-driven social engineering and vulnerabilities in third-party vendor relationships.
Course completion generates audit-ready evidence including timestamps, assessment scores, and certificates.
What will your workforce and vendors learn?
The outcomes learners walk away with
Cyber Threat Awareness
Recognize common threats like ransomware, AI-driven phishing, and supply chain attacks affecting businesses in Malaysia.
Phishing & AI-Driven Scams
Identify and avoid AI-powered phishing emails and social engineering tactics.
Secure Authentication
Implement strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to protect business data.
Ransomware Prevention
Understand how to avoid ransomware attacks and respond effectively when threatened.
Data Protection
Manage sensitive data in compliance with Malaysia’s PDPA and other relevant cyber security regulations.
Incident Reporting
Know how to report security incidents quickly to minimize damage.
Course modules
Actionable, audit-defensible curriculum
01Section 1. The Current Cyber Threat Landscape in Malaysia
The digital landscape in Malaysia is evolving rapidly, with increasing opportunities and risks. This section covers emerging cyber threats in Malaysia, such as risks driven by geopolitical conflicts, AI-driven cybercrime, and the rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). Participants will gain insights into how cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in sectors like banking, e-commerce, and government.
02Section 2. Modern Cyber Attacks: Threats and Prevention
Cyber-attacks in Malaysia are becoming more sophisticated. This section covers the following key threats:
- Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): The rise of RaaS and its implications for businesses.
- AI-Driven Phishing and Social Engineering: The growing threat of AI-powered phishing attacks targeting employees.
- Supply Chain Attacks: How cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in third-party vendor relationships.
- Critical Infrastructure Attacks: Understanding threats targeting Malaysia’s essential services.
- Cyber-Enabled Fraud: The growing prevalence of digital fraud and tactics used to exploit businesses.
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): Long-term, targeted cyber-attacks aimed at stealing sensitive data.
03Section 3. Cyber Security Best Practices for Every Professional (10 Core Practices)
Every employee plays a vital role in securing company data and systems. This section outlines 10 core Cyber Security practices tailored for employees working with sensitive data. Each practice is supported by real-world examples and actionable guidance to help employees adopt secure behaviors.
3.1 Secure Authentication
3.2 Identifying and Avoiding Phishing & AI-Driven Scams
3.3 Preventing and Responding to Ransomware Attacks
3.4 Identifying and Reporting Cyber Security Incident
3.5 Safe Internet and Email Practices
3.6 Preventing Data Mishandling & Unauthorized Access
3.7 Securing Your Mobile Devices
3.8 Securing Remote Work Environments
3.9 Safe Social Media Use
3.10 Safe AI Usage Practices
04Section 4. Data Protection and Privacy
This section focuses on data protection laws and best practices for handling both personal and organizational data securely. Participants will learn to comply with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Cyber Security Act 2024, Computer Crimes Act 1997 (CCA), Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and National Cyber Security Policy. A comparative analysis of GDPR and PDPA will also be covered to provide a global perspective on data privacy and protection.
05Section 5. Summary and Results
In the final section, we recap the key Cyber Security concepts covered throughout the course. Participants will review their progress, assess their understanding of key topics, and view the cumulative results of their quizzes and assessments. This section emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and maintaining secure behaviors in the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.
Who's it for?
For Malaysia-based Organizations.
Your workforce
Remote or Hybrid Employees, Finance Teams, HR & People Operations, Sales & Client Services, Legal & Compliance Teams, Executives & Managers, IT & Admin Support
Your vendors and suppliers
Contractors, suppliers, third parties and partners who access your systems or data.
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- An advisor reviews your requirements and responds within one business day, preferably to schedule a call.
- Pricing is scoped to the number of users and your delivery model.
Certification
Completion earns an audit-ready certificate
Every learner who completes the course receives a certificate — verifiable proof for auditors and regulators.
Company-branded certificates are issued on the Enterprise and Managed Vendor Training plans.
Earn the Credential
Employees who complete the course and score 80% or higher on the assessments receive the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner certificate.
Digital & Shareable
Certificates are delivered digitally and can be proudly shared on internal platforms or LinkedIn.
Company-Branded Certificate
Each certificate features your organization’s name, reinforcing your internal security culture.
How to run this course in your organisation
Deliver it through custom learning paths for your employees and vendors — with an optional dedicated LMS for full data sovereignty.
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Frequently asked questions
Common queries on deployment and customization
What are the top cyber threats currently facing Malaysia businesses?
Malaysia remains a high-traffic target for cybercriminals in Southeast Asia. Top threats for 2026 include:
- AI-Powered Phishing: Sophisticated, localized social engineering attacks (sometimes using "Manglish" or specific local context) to bypass traditional email filters.
- Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): Targeted attacks on Malaysian SMEs and supply chains, where data is stolen and encrypted for high ransom demands.
- QR Code Scams ("Quishing"): Exploiting Malaysia's high adoption of QR payments to redirect users to malicious phishing sites.
- Business Email Compromise (BEC): Impersonating vendors or executives to divert corporate payments to fraudulent accounts.
What is the Malaysia PDPA?
The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) is Malaysia's primary data protection legislation. It regulates the processing of personal data in commercial transactions and establishes seven core data protection principles that organisations must follow when collecting, using, disclosing, and storing personal data.
Who does the Malaysia PDPA apply to?
The PDPA applies to any person or organisation that processes personal data for commercial purposes within Malaysia. The law evaluates compliance based on where data processing occurs, not where the company is registered. International companies processing data of Malaysian residents within Malaysia must comply.
What are the seven principles of the Malaysia PDPA?
The seven principles are: the General Principle (consent required), Notice and Choice Principle (individuals must be informed), Disclosure Principle (data used only for stated purposes), Security Principle (adequate protection required), Retention Principle (data kept only as long as necessary), Data Integrity Principle (data must be accurate and current), and Access Principle (individuals can access their data).
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
Organisations face fines up to RM 500,000 for initial compliance failures, which can escalate to RM 1,000,000 for repeat offences. The law also provides for prison sentences for executives found guilty of severe data mismanagement. Directors and officers can be held personally liable alongside the company.
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