PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials Training | Practitioner Course with 72-Hour Data Breach Response Simulation

PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials Training | Practitioner Course with 72-Hour Data Breach Response Simulation – 2 Days Course | HRDF Claimable

Many organisations collect and manage personal data every day, but not every team fully understands how PDPA compliance, the Personal Data Protection Act, and cybersecurity responsibilities affect their daily decisions. From employee records and customer databases to vendor information, payroll details, biometric data, phishing threats, ransomware risks, and breach reporting obligations, one small mistake can expose the organisation to legal, financial, and reputational consequences.

This PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Training helps participants understand the practical requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act, PDPA 2024 Amendments, and Cyber Security Act 2024 in a clear and workplace-focused way. Instead of only focusing on theory, the programme guides employees, managers, Data Protection Officers, HR personnel, IT teams, compliance officers, and business leaders on how to recognise data protection risks, manage personal data securely, strengthen cybersecurity practices, support audit readiness, and respond effectively when a data breach occurs.

Participants may choose between the 2-Day Mandatory PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials Programme or the 3-Day PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner Programme with 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation. Both programmes are designed to build practical awareness in privacy, security, accountability, and responsible data handling, while the 3-day practitioner course includes a more advanced breach response simulation covering reportability assessment, response team activation, regulatory notification, individual communication, and the 72-hour breach response process.

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What is this course?

This PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Training Course is a practical data protection programme designed to help participants understand, prevent, detect, and respond to personal data protection and cybersecurity risks in daily business operations.

The course covers key compliance areas including the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2024 Amendments, Cyber Security Act 2024, mandatory breach notification, 72-hour breach response, Data Protection Officer responsibilities, Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), audit readiness, cyber hygiene, access control, ransomware risks, phishing threats, and incident response planning.

Through scenario-based discussions, real-world case studies, interactive Q&A, practical activities, and breach response simulation, participants will gain practical skills to strengthen data privacy, cybersecurity awareness, regulatory compliance, audit preparation, and responsible handling of personal data across the organisation.

What are the benefits in joining this PDPA Training?

By joining this PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Training, participants will gain practical knowledge to protect personal data, reduce data breach risks, and understand their responsibilities under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and Cyber Security Act 2024.

Participants will learn how to identify privacy and cybersecurity risks, handle personal data responsibly, respond to data breach incidents, prepare for the 72-hour breach notification requirement, and improve internal controls for better audit readiness.

This training also helps organisations build stronger data protection practices, improve cybersecurity awareness, reduce legal and reputational risks, and create a more responsible workplace culture in handling customer, employee, and business data.

STRENGTHENS PDPA COMPLIANCE AWARENESS

Understand how PDPA compliance, the Personal Data Protection Act, and cybersecurity risks apply to daily business operations, especially when handling customer, employee, vendor, and business data.

ALIGNS WITH MALAYSIAN DATA PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

Learn key concepts linked to the PDPA 2024 Amendments, Cyber Security Act 2024, mandatory breach notification, Data Protection Officer responsibilities, and 72-hour breach response requirements.

IDENTIFIES DATA PRIVACY RISKS

Recognise common risks such as data leaks, weak access control, phishing attacks, ransomware threats, poor data handling, vendor exposure, and employee data misuse.

IMPROVES CYBERSECURITY CONTROLS

Apply practical safeguards such as access control, multi-factor authentication, encryption, least privilege access, internal policies, audit trails, and cyber hygiene practices.

BUILDS RESPONSIBLE DATA HANDLING PRACTICES

Learn how to collect, store, use, share, and protect personal data responsibly in line with the Personal Data Protection Act and workplace privacy expectations.

ENHANCES BREACH DETECTION AND REPORTING

Understand how to identify potential data breaches, document incidents, maintain a breach register, escalate issues internally, and report within the required 72-hour window.

SUPPORTS INCIDENT RESPONSE AND AUDIT READINESS

Learn the basics of incident response planning, evidence preservation, breach classification, notification preparation, and audit preparation for PDPC or cybersecurity-related checks.

CREATES A STRONGER PRIVACY AND SECURITY CULTURE

Connect PDPA compliance, cybersecurity, HR, IT, operations, risk management, vendor management, and governance into one practical approach for protecting personal data across the organisation.

Practical Course Deliverables

Participants will gain practical workplace-ready tools and guidance to support PDPA compliance, cybersecurity awareness, audit readiness, and data breach response. This includes a clearer understanding of personal data protection requirements, incident response planning, breach documentation, 72-hour notification preparation, and practical cybersecurity controls that can be applied across the organisation.

Who Should Join This PDPA Training Course?

This PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Training Course is suitable for business owners, directors, managers, Data Protection Officers, HR and admin teams, IT personnel, compliance officers, risk officers, legal teams, and operations leaders who handle personal data or are responsible for data protection, cybersecurity, audit readiness, and breach response.

It is especially useful for organisations that manage customer data, employee records, payroll information, biometric data, vendor details, or sensitive business information, and want to strengthen compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and cybersecurity requirements.

It is especially recommended for:

  • Business Owners and Directors
  • Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
  • HR and Administrative Managers
  • IT Managers and System Administrators
  • Compliance and Risk Officers
  • Legal and Operations Heads
  • Managers handling customer or employee data
  • Staff involved in data collection, storage, processing, or sharing
  • Organisations preparing for PDPA compliance and cybersecurity audit readiness
  • Teams responsible for data breach response, reporting, and internal controls

Mandatory PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials (2 days)

Course Summary:

This Mandatory PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials Training is a 2-day course designed to help organisations understand their responsibilities under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2024 Amendments and the Cyber Security Act 2024.

Participants will learn how to manage personal data responsibly, identify data protection and cybersecurity risks, prepare for audit readiness, and respond to data breach incidents, including the mandatory 72-hour breach notification process. The course also covers DPO responsibilities, DPIA, breach registers, cyber hygiene, access control, phishing, ransomware, and incident response planning.

Key Components:

  • PDPA 2024 Amendments and Legal Compliance
    Understand the latest Personal Data Protection Act requirements and how they affect organisations.
  • Cyber Security Act 2024 Awareness
    Learn how cybersecurity obligations connect with data protection and business risk.
  • Mandatory Data Protection Officer Responsibilities
    Understand the role of the DPO, including privacy oversight, breach register management, and communication with the Commissioner.
  • 72-Hour Breach Notification Requirement
    Learn when and how to report data breaches within the required notification window.
  • Data Protection Impact Assessment
    Understand how to assess data protection risks, conduct internal reviews, and prepare for compliance audits.
  • Cybersecurity Threat Awareness
    Identify risks such as phishing, ransomware, AI-driven cyber threats, data leaks, and weak access control.
  • Technical Safeguards and Access Control
    Learn practical controls such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, least privilege access, and cyber hygiene.
  • Incident Response Planning
    Develop a practical response plan to manage data breach or cybersecurity incidents.
  • Audit Readiness and Documentation
    Prepare internal records, policies, breach registers, and controls for PDPA and cybersecurity-related audits.
  • Privacy-First Workplace Culture
    Build stronger awareness of responsible personal data handling across HR, IT, operations, compliance, and management teams.

    PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner with 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation (3 days)

    Course Summary:

This PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner with 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation is a 3-day training programme designed to help organisations understand and apply the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2024 Amendments and the Cyber Security Act 2024.

The course covers PDPA compliance, mandatory breach notification, Data Protection Officer responsibilities, DPIA, cybersecurity safeguards, audit readiness, and incident response planning. Participants will also take part in a practical 72-hour breach response simulation, where they learn how to assess breach severity, activate a response team, prepare notification reports, and manage a data breach scenario effectively.

Key Components:

  • PDPA 2024 Amendments & Legal Compliance
    Understand the latest Personal Data Protection Act requirements and how they affect business operations.
  • Cyber Security Act 2024 Awareness
    Learn how cybersecurity obligations connect with data protection, business risk, and legal responsibility.
  • Data Protection Officer Responsibilities
    Understand the role of the DPO in managing privacy, breach registers, reporting, and communication with the Commissioner.
  • Mandatory Breach Notification
    Learn the 72-hour breach notification process, including when and how to report a data breach.
  • Data Protection Impact Assessment
    Apply practical steps to identify data privacy risks, conduct internal assessments, and prepare for audits.
  • Cybersecurity Threat Awareness
    Identify risks such as data leaks, ransomware, AI-driven phishing, deepfake scams, and weak access control.
  • Incident Response Planning
    Learn how to activate a response team, preserve evidence, escalate incidents, and manage breach response workflows.
  • 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation
    Practise handling a realistic data breach scenario, including breach classification, notification drafting, and response decision-making.
  • Audit Readiness & Internal Controls
    Prepare documentation, policies, technical safeguards, and internal processes for PDPA and cybersecurity compliance.
  • Practical Breach Response Tools
    Participants receive a PDPA Breach Response Toolkit, 72-Hour Response Checklist, and Breach Classification Decision Tree.

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CourseNormal PricePromo Price
Mandatory PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials (2 days)RM2500 + 8% SSTRM1890 + 8% SST
PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner with 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation (3 days)RM3500 + 8% SSTRM2890 + 8% SST

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Watch our PDPA video resources to understand the basics of personal data protection, cybersecurity awareness, and responsible data handling in the workplace.

These videos are designed to give a simple overview of PDPA compliance, data breach risks, audit readiness, and the importance of protecting customer, employee, and business information.



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For this  Personal Data Protection Act Training Malaysia, our facility is situated in Bandar Puteri, Puchong and is just a 2-minute walk from the Bandar Puteri LRT.

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Our training sessions are held in a classroom setting. In the leadership course Malaysia, the instructor teaches the theory and shows various practical examples.

Participants also get to try out numerous exercises and experience the learning-by-applying concept.

The training style consists of 70% practical and 30% theory, workshop style. We intend that students learn more by doing rather than just listening.

You will receive personal guidance from our trainers during the class.

Our trainers will have Q&A sessions to answer the various questions throughout the class.

Our typical class size is between 6-10 students. This setup allows our trainers to spend more time with each of their students. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this HRDF Claimable?

Yes, all of our courses–including this Leadership Training are HRDF claimable. If you don’t know how to apply for HRDF (Under SBL-Khas), you can refer to this guide here!

Will I receive a certificate after the course?

Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion by the end of the PDPA course, which is useful for HRD corp. claims and professional development records.

How does this course train participants?

This course trains participants through practical, scenario-based learning using real business situations instead of heavy technical theory. Participants learn by discussing cases, identifying red flags, joining group challenges, completing simulations, role-playing whistleblowing situations, and applying compliance controls to workplace scenarios.

The training also includes scenario-based discussions, real-world case studies, interactive Q&A, incident response planning, and a 72-hour breach response simulation to help participants apply PDPA compliance, cybersecurity safeguards, Data Protection Officer responsibilities, breach notification procedures, audit readiness, and personal data protection practices in daily business operations.

How long is the course, and what is the daily schedule like?

This is a 2-day course from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, including breaks and hands-on group activities.

Will course materials be provided?

Yes, participants will receive handouts, and references for immediate use at work or to refresh their knowledge.

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