Cybersecurity for Executives & Board

Executives and board members are among the highest-value targets in any organisation. Their authority over decisions, finances, and communications makes them a priority for attackers, and their busy schedules make them more likely to act quickly on a convincing but fraudulent request. This 1-day programme gives leadership the cyber awareness and governance knowledge they need to protect themselves and their organisations.

The session is scoped for people who approve budgets and carry liability rather than those who implement, and is deliberately short on technical detail and long on decision framing. Coverage includes the questions a board should be asking management, how to read a risk report critically, and the director-level obligations that attach under the PDPA and the Cyber Security Act 2024.

Participants leave with a clear understanding of the threats they personally face, what good cyber governance looks like at the board level, and how to lead effectively before, during, and after a cyber incident.

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Programme Agenda

01

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & Welcome

Participant registration, programme overview, and objectives.

02

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

The Executive Threat Landscape

Why executives and board members are prime targets; CEO fraud and whaling attacks; business email compromise at the leadership level; deepfake voice and video fraud; reputational and regulatory risks for directors under Malaysian law.

03

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

04

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Cyber Governance & Risk Oversight

Board responsibilities for cybersecurity under Malaysian corporate governance frameworks; defining cyber risk appetite; questions to ask your IT and security teams; third-party and supply chain risk; cyber risk reporting to the board; regulatory obligations for directors.

05

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

06

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Leading Through a Cyber Incident

The leadership role in breach response; crisis communication strategy; regulatory notification obligations; working with law enforcement and forensics teams; cyber insurance, what it covers and what it does not; protecting organisational reputation.

07

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Executive Digital Hygiene

Securing personal devices and executive accounts; safe practices for travel and public networks; protecting board communications and sensitive documents; privileged access management; social media exposure and oversharing risks.

08

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

09

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Building a Cyber-Resilient Organisation

Making informed security investment decisions; measuring and monitoring cyber posture without technical expertise; building a security-aware culture from the top; engaging with regulators, auditors, and insurers on cyber matters.

10

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Assessment

A 10 to 15 question knowledge assessment covering all modules.

11

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Certificate Presentation

Programme wrap-up, open Q&A, and certificate presentation.

Key Outcomes

  • Understand the specific cyber threats targeting executives and board members
  • Fulfil governance and oversight responsibilities for organisational cybersecurity
  • Ask the right questions to assess and monitor the organisation's cyber posture
  • Lead effectively during and after a cyber incident, from the boardroom, not the server room
  • Make informed decisions on cyber investment, insurance, and regulatory compliance

Training Mode   Physical / Online / Hybrid / e-learning

HRD Corp   SBL-Khas Claimable

Level   Executive, no technical background required

Duration   1 Day  |  8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, or in-house at client's premises

Assessment   10 to 15 question knowledge assessment covering all modules.

Certificate   Certificate of Completion issued by Orbix Tech Sdn Bhd upon successful assessment and full attendance

Includes   Training materials, workbook, assessment, and Certificate of Completion. Participants responsible for travel and accommodation.

Price   Contact us to register or enquire about group rates

Frequently Asked Questions

Cybersecurity for Executives & Board runs for 1 day | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. It is delivered as an in-house closed group session, so the schedule can be adjusted to fit your team's working hours.

Yes. Delivery options are physical, online, hybrid, e-learning. In-house sessions run at your premises anywhere in Malaysia, online sessions run live over video conference, and hybrid combines both for teams split across sites.

Certificate of Completion issued by Orbix Tech Sdn Bhd upon successful assessment and full attendance. Each certificate carries a certificate number that can be checked at orbixtech.my/certificate-verify.

Level: Executive, no technical background required. The session is built around worked examples and group exercises rather than theory, so participants apply the material to their own organisation during the session.

Yes. This course is also available through the Orbix LMS and e-learning platform, where participants work through the material on their own schedule and device rather than attending one fixed session. A knowledge assessment and certificate on completion work the same way as the instructor-led session.

Minimum 2 participants for an in-house or live online session. With only 1 participant, we deliver it as a one-to-one online session instead.

Yes. Many clients pair this course with our one-day team building and high-performing teams programme on the same engagement, so the budget and the day cover both.

Yes. Participants can follow up by email with questions that come up while applying what they learned, and we will point you to the right template, checklist or framework reference even after the session is over.