academy course

Building A Cyber Ready Workforce

16 hours (2 days)

Investing in cybersecurity awareness training for Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) is no longer optional – it's essential.

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Course Overview

Singapore’s reputation as a global financial and business hub makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent incidents highlight the increasing need for cybersecurity awareness training, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These cases illustrate the diverse range of industries impacted by cybercrime in Singapore. Investing in cybersecurity awareness training for Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) is no longer optional – it’s essential for protecting businesses, employees, and customer data.

What Will This Programme Do For You?

  • Distinguish different cybersecurity risks, threats and vulnerabilities and their potential impact on the organisation
  • Develop internal cyber risk assessments based on the needs and workflows of different functions
  • Integrate cyber risk assessment techniques to identify security loopholes and weaknesses into the assessments.
  • Select possible treatments for the identified risks, threats and vulnerabilities
  • Apply endorsed treatment and measures to address the identified gaps.

Target Audience

This course is designed for PMEs in Singapore, including business owners, managers, and employees across all departments. Having a strong foundation in cybersecurity knowledge is crucial for everyone within an organization, regardless of technical expertise.

  • Mid-Level Supervisors and Managers

Supervisors and managers across various sectors looking to strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity posture by implementing robust risk management practices and monitoring tools to protect against data breaches and cyber threats, ensuring resilience and a competitive edge in today’s digital landscape.

  • Functional Leaders

Leaders in operational roles, such as marketing, finance, and customer service, who are eager to adopt cybersecurity best practices to safeguard data, enhance resilience, and ensure team preparedness against cyber threats.

  • Specialists

Professionals in specialized roles seeking to develop expertise in cybersecurity practices, enabling them to support their teams in effectively mitigating risks and safeguarding sensitive information in daily operations and strategic initiatives.

Mode of Delivery:

  • Classroom (face-to-face)

Course Duration:

  • 16 hours (typically across 2 full days)

Course Code: TGS-2024048593

Upcoming Classes

Jan 2025

TBC

Class Timings

Day 1 – 9am to 6pm (includes 1 hour lunch break at 1pm)

Day 2 – 9am to 6pm (includes 1 hour lunch break at 1pm)

Course Fees

Full Course Fee (no subsidy) @SGD 1500

Here are the net fees for the following:

  1. Any Self-Sponsored Singaporean or PR aged from 21-39yrs  @SGD 750
  2. Any Self-Sponsored Singaporean aged>=40, or SME Company Sponsored (Any age Singaporean or PR) @ SGD 450
  3. Company-Sponsored Singaporean aged <40yrs or PR working in Non-SME @SGD 750

Funding Support

Here are the types of funding support available for the course:

SSG Training Grant
Course Ref No.: TGS-2024048593

*Approved Funded Hours: 16 hours

1. Company-Sponsored Employees
  • Company-Sponsored SME Singapore Citizens and PRs – Funding capped at up to 70% subsidy.
  • Company-Sponsored Non-SME (Singapore Citizens or PRs 21-39 years old) – Funding capped at up to 50% subsidy.
  • Company-Sponsored Non-SME (Singapore Citizens or PRs 40 years old and above) – Funding capped at up to 70% subsidy.
2. Self-Sponsored Learners
  • Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) – Funding capped at up to 70% subsidy.
  • Singapore Citizens (21-39 years old) and PRs – Funding up to 50% subsidy capped at $15/hr.
3. SkillsFuture Credits (for Self-Sponsored)
  • Singapore Citizens (21 onwards) may use their SkillsFuture Credits to offset the nett payable course fee. find out more.
4. Absentee Payroll (for Company-Sponsored)
  • The training provider will submit on your company’s behalf your employee’s enrolment, attendance and assessment records via TPGateway. Thereafter, your employer will be notified to log into Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills (EPJS) to declare necessary information for Absentee Payroll funding.

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