Cybersecurity Law & Awareness
1 day · Physical / Online · English (Bahasa Malaysia on request) · Public & In-house
Combines the legal side of cybersecurity with practical awareness. Participants learn the Malaysian laws that cover cyber incidents and computer crime, the common threats facing organisations, and what every employee should do to prevent and report them.
Who should attend
Managers, IT and admin staff, compliance teams, and all employees who use company systems, email and devices.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the main Malaysian laws on cybersecurity and computer crime, including the Cyber Security Act 2024 and the Computer Crimes Act 1997
- Recognise common threats such as phishing, social engineering, ransomware and online fraud
- Understand the legal duties and liabilities of organisations and employees after a cyber incident
- Apply good security habits for passwords, email, devices and remote work
- Know how to report and respond to a suspected incident
Course modules
- The cyber threat landscape for Malaysian organisations
- Cybersecurity laws in Malaysia: Cyber Security Act 2024, Computer Crimes Act 1997 and related laws
- Personal data, privacy and cybersecurity
- Common attacks: phishing, social engineering, ransomware and scams
- Organisational duties, liability and incident reporting
- Safe practices for employees
- Building a cybersecurity culture and action plan
For Malaysian employers
Read the full HRD Corp claim guide →
Outside Malaysia, or not registered with HRD Corp? You can book this programme at standard fees.
Cybersecurity Law & Awareness
1 day · Physical / Online · English (Bahasa Malaysia on request) · Public & In-house
Combines the legal side of cybersecurity with practical awareness. Participants learn the Malaysian laws that cover cyber incidents and computer crime, the common threats facing organisations, and what every employee should do to prevent and report them.
Who should attend
Managers, IT and admin staff, compliance teams, and all employees who use company systems, email and devices.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the main Malaysian laws on cybersecurity and computer crime, including the Cyber Security Act 2024 and the Computer Crimes Act 1997
- Recognise common threats such as phishing, social engineering, ransomware and online fraud
- Understand the legal duties and liabilities of organisations and employees after a cyber incident
- Apply good security habits for passwords, email, devices and remote work
- Know how to report and respond to a suspected incident
Course modules
- The cyber threat landscape for Malaysian organisations
- Cybersecurity laws in Malaysia: Cyber Security Act 2024, Computer Crimes Act 1997 and related laws
- Personal data, privacy and cybersecurity
- Common attacks: phishing, social engineering, ransomware and scams
- Organisational duties, liability and incident reporting
- Safe practices for employees
- Building a cybersecurity culture and action plan
For Malaysian employers
Read the full HRD Corp claim guide →
Outside Malaysia, or not registered with HRD Corp? You can book this programme at standard fees.