Information Security & Data Privacy
Enhance your workforce’s capabilities with a customized training program that offers crucial knowledge to safeguard sensitive corporate information, fostering a security-oriented organizational culture, and ensuring adherence to privacy regulations.


About this course
This course empowers organizations to establish a robust initial defence against cyber threats by delivering comprehensive information security training. It equips employees with essential knowledge and best practices for safeguarding personal data. Furthermore, participants will gain valuable insights into international data protection laws and regulations.
Section 1: Cyber Threat Landscape
This course section takes a practical approach, examining real-life cybersecurity incidents. One can then apply this knowledge to their work environments, implementing proactive measures to prevent similar incidents. Furthermore, they explore incidents that have affected employees, customers, partners, vendors, and stakeholders, broadening their understanding of information security risks.
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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
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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
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Section 4: Practicing Information Security at Work
This section covers nine challenges based on real-life scenarios and preventive measures.
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
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Section 5: Data Privacy Laws and Regulations
This section explores the laws and regulations of different countries pertaining to data protection and privacy.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) – Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) – Malaysia
UAE Data Protection Law
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
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Section 6: Reporting Privacy Breaches and Security Incidents
This section highlights examples of 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
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Section 3: Summary and Assessment
This section summarizes the key takeaways from this course. Towards the end, there is an assessment to test the knowledge level and understanding.
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