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
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Welcome
Participant registration, programme overview, and objectives.
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.
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
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.
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.
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
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.
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Assessment
Individual written assessment. 70% pass mark required. One resit permitted within 14 days.
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
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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 Written knowledge check, 70% pass mark. One resit within 14 days.
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.