Information Security and Data Privacy Awareness

Aligned with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

Enhance your workforce’s capabilities with our customized training program, equipping them with crucial knowledge needed to safeguard sensitive corporate information, foster a security-oriented organizational culture, and ensure strict adherence to the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act.

Audience

Learning Time

Employees and Contractors

35-40 minutes

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About this course

The Information Security and Singapore Data Protection course is designed to help organizations establish a robust initial defence against cyber threats by providing in-depth information security training, enabling employees to grasp essential principles and best practices for protecting personal data effectively. The course also encompasses guidance on the collection and processing of personal data within Singapore, ensuring strict compliance with PDPA regulations, and upholding the utmost privacy of personal data.

Section 1: Cyber Threat Landscape

This course section takes a practical approach, examining real-life cyber security incidents instead of focusing solely on theory. One can then apply this knowledge to their work environments, implementing proactive measures to prevent similar incidents. Furthermore, the course explores incidents that have affected employees, customers, partners, vendors, and stakeholders, broadening their understanding of information security risks.

Section 2: Elements of Information Security and Data Privacy

This section covers the key pillars of information security and the value of information.

CIA Triad

Data Classification

Types of Personal Information

Section 3: Common Cyberattacks and Prevention

This section covers the most common cyberattacks and best practices to prevent them.

Phishing and its variants

Ransomware

Disinformation

Section 4: Practicing Information Security at Work

This section covers nine challenges based on real-life scenarios and preventive measures that employees can apply to their work.

Secure Access to Facilities

Safe Remote Working

Securing Access Credentials

Safe Internet Browsing

Safe Usage of Email and Collaboration Platforms

Safe Social Media Usage

Safe Usage of AI Apps

Safe Usage of Information Storage and Transfer

Section 5: Understanding Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

This section focuses on key concepts and principles of PDPA that are essential for understanding and ensuring data protection and privacy.

What is the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)?

Why is PDPA important?

Who does PDPA apply to?

Definitions under PDPA

Rights of a Data Subject

Responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Exemptions under the law

Consequences of non-compliance with the PDPA

Section 6: Reporting Privacy Breaches and Security Incidents

This section highlights examples of privacy breaches and security incidents and provides guidance on reporting procedures.

What is a privacy breach?

Examples of privacy breaches

Overview of Information Security Incidents

Examples of Information Security Incidents

Reporting Privacy Breaches and Security Incidents

Section 7: Summary and Assessment

This section summarizes the key takeaways from this course. Also, an assessment towards the end to test the knowledge level and understanding.

Summary

Assessment

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