Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders Course

Clarify HR responsibilities for protecting employee information across access management, third-party services, offboarding and incident response. This two-day training programme is available for public or in-house delivery in Malaysia.

Duration2 days
FormatPublic or in-house
Programme8 practical modules
HRD CorpEligibility on request
CertificateParticipation (public class)
ISD Solution workshop participants posing with their certificates
Practical outcomeHR's Role in Business Continuity & Cybersecurity Incident Response
Human resources

Course overview

Train HR professionals to safeguard sensitive employee PII, manage remote work cybersecurity threats, and handle data access security.

Programme: Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders

What you will learn

  • Prevents catastrophic data breaches, ensures legal compliance, and secures corporate intellectual property stored within HR systems.

Course outline

Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.

Day 1 Modules (4 Modules)

  1. Understanding Threat Vectors Targeting HR (Phishing, Social Engineering)

    • Securing HR Cloud Databases & Multi-Factor Access Controls

      • Remote & Hybrid Work Cybersecurity Best Practices

        • Data Encryption Standards for Employee Health & Financial Files

          Day 2 Modules (4 Modules)

          1. Offboarding Risk Management & Intellectual Property Protection

            • Managing Third-Party HR Vendor Data Risk & Audits

              • Handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) Efficiently

                • HR's Role in Business Continuity & Cybersecurity Incident Response

                  Put it into practice

                  HR's Role in Business Continuity & Cybersecurity Incident Response

                  Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.

                  Who this course is for

                  HR managers, HR operations and payroll staff, HRIS owners and people leaders who handle sensitive employee information.

                  Before you join

                  Bring an employee-data workflow, access-control process or offboarding scenario. Use anonymised examples and confirm any equipment, software accounts or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.

                  How to join this Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders course in Malaysia

                  Clarify HR responsibilities for protecting employee information across access management, third-party services, offboarding and incident response. Share your objectives, participant roles and preferred dates with ISDS to arrange public or in-house training. We will confirm trainer availability, fees and delivery requirements.

                  • Public class: Join a small group of 3–10 participants at a professional venue, with direct trainer interaction and a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about the next available session.
                  • In-house training: Arrange the 2-day course for your team at your office or chosen location, shaped around your objectives and participant profile.
                  • HRD Corp (HRDF) arrangements: Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
                  • Fees and dates: Request a quotation with your preferred dates and number of participants. ISD Solution is based in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

                  Send a training enquiry

                  Latihan Keselamatan Siber dan Perlindungan Data untuk HR di Malaysia

                  Latihan dua hari tentang ancaman kepada HR, data pekerja, kawalan akses, kerja jarak jauh, risiko vendor, penamatan akses dan respons insiden. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.

                  Your trainer

                  Elizabethmary Gnanapragasam

                  A Learning and Development and Human Resources professional with more than 25 years of experience in people capability and organisational growth. Her expertise includes coaching, change management, performance management, employee engagement and leadership development.

                  Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.

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                  Questions about Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders

                  What does the Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders course cover?

                  Day one covers Understanding Threat Vectors Targeting HR (Phishing, Social Engineering); Securing HR Cloud Databases & Multi-Factor Access Controls; Remote & Hybrid Work Cybersecurity Best Practices; Data Encryption Standards for Employee Health & Financial Files. Day two covers Offboarding Risk Management & Intellectual Property Protection; Managing Third-Party HR Vendor Data Risk & Audits; Handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) Efficiently; HR's Role in Business Continuity & Cybersecurity Incident Response.

                  Who should attend Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders training?

                  HR managers, HR operations and payroll staff, HRIS owners and people leaders who handle sensitive employee information.

                  Who teaches the Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders course?

                  Elizabethmary Gnanapragasam is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.

                  Does cybersecurity training for HR cover offboarding and vendor risks?

                  Yes. Offboarding risk, intellectual property protection and third-party HR vendor risk are included. The course also addresses phishing, cloud access, remote work, sensitive-file protection, data access requests and HR participation in incident response.

                  How long is the Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders course?

                  The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.

                  Is the Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders course HRDF claimable?

                  Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.

                  Will I receive a certificate for the Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders course?

                  Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.

                  How much does the Cybersecurity & Data Protection for HR Leaders course cost?

                  Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.

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