Programme Outline

The rapid pace of digital transformation has exposed organizations to increased cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. Corporate boards must have ongoing awareness on cybersecurity as part of their fiduciary responsibilities to protect both the organization's value and reputation. In this flagship programme, we will cover the role of the board in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks, as well as integrating cybersecurity into organizational governance frameworks.

This enhanced edition will feature key insights into the latest trends in cybersecurity, highlighting emerging threats, risk assessment frameworks, regulatory compliance, and best practices for maintaining robust cyber resilience. Additionally, the programme will provide a strategic lens on cybersecurity governance, incident response, and the integration of cybersecurity into the board's decision-making and risk management processes. This is crucial for directors to drive an effective cyber conscious culture to raise the level of resilience towards cyber threats.

Whether newly appointed or those with prior experience, directors must be aware of their role in cybersecurity oversight. This includes understanding the basic structure and critical principles of a cybersecurity program, as well as ensuring alignment between cybersecurity efforts and corporate strategy, enterprise risk tolerance, and business objectives. The programme will also cover cybersecurity roles and responsibilities within the board, key regulatory frameworks including the Cyber Security Act 2024, crisis management, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to build a resilient organization.

Building upon these fundamentals will ensure that board members are well-equipped to ask the right questions, monitor cybersecurity metrics effectively, and remain up to date with the latest industry standards and regulations. Furthermore, the programme will provide an opportunity for participants to understand the key elements of anti-cybercrime measures in alignment with international best practices and local regulations, including data protection laws and anti-cybercrime frameworks.

Learning Outcomes

  • Empowering Board Member’s Understanding in Cybersecurity: Equipping board members with knowledge, terminology and questions to ensure appropriate cybersecurity oversight, in order to continuously review and challenge what is being reported regarding information security and cyber defenses. 
  • Assess Emerging Cybersecurity Threats: Identify current and emerging cybersecurity threats, including ransomware, data breaches, insider threats, and supply chain vulnerabilities, and understand their potential impact on the organization.
  • Review Cyber Incident Response Preparedness: Evaluate the organization’s incident response and recovery readiness, including effective communication protocols during cyber incidents, maintaining stakeholder trust, and crisis management strategies.
  • Navigate Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements: Recognize key regulatory frameworks relevant to cybersecurity, including data privacy regulations, and learn how to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
ICDM, Penta Training Room
18 Feb 2025
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Steven Yates
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Programme Agenda: Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

TimeActivity
8:30 AMRegistration
9:00 AMProgramme Introduction and Housekeeping
9:05 AMCyber Security in Malaysia
9:35 AMLatest Trends in Cyber
10:10 AMRegulatory, Legal and Disclosure
10.30 AMNetworking Break
10.50 AMCyber as a Strategic Risk & Risk Framework
11.20 AMBiggest Cyber Risk – Phishing
12:00 PMScenario discussion
1:00 PMProgramme Ends

Speakers

STEVEN YATES   ICDM Facilitator   Director & Global CTO   Alumni Services
Steven Yates
Director & Global CTO Alumni Services [SINGAPORE]