Applied Cyber Risk Management
Duration: 23 Hrs Lecture and 1 Hr of Assessment
Grants Available For SG/PR*
Designed for beginner to intermediate professionals.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This course equips professionals with practical knowledge and tools to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks—specifically in the context of the Cyber Essentials Mark framework.
Tailored for SMEs and non-technical teams, the course demystifies key risk domains, threat vectors, and mitigation strategies using relatable business scenarios.
We will be covering the threat landscape & adversary tactics delve deep into the 5 pillars of Cyber Essentials mark:
1. Assets – People, Hardware and Software, Data
2. Secure/Protect – Virus/Malware Protection, Access Control, Secure Configuration
3. Update – Software Updates
4. Backup – Back Up Essential Data
5. Respond – Incident Response
Finally, the learner shall be familiar with the Cyber Essential mark self-assessment template and certification document, and how to get certified by the certification bodies appointed by CSA.
DURATION: 23 Hrs Lecture and 1 Hr of Assessment
GRANTS AVAILABLE: SWDA, SFC, PSEA, UTAP
COURSE CODE: TGS-2025060919
MODE OF DELIVERY: Classroom Facilitated Training
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: Assignments, Written Exam, Project
COURSE START DATE: TBC
SOFTWARE TAUGHT: Open Office, AI Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini etc.)
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Windows/Mac Laptop no older than 2017
AWARD: Statement of Attainment and Certificate of Completion
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 18 years old with N Level education, English proficiency, and WPLN Level 6 or above. Basic computer skills and ability to use word processing and presentation software are required; no prior work experience needed.
INSTRUCTORS
TOPICS COVERED
The Modern Threat Landscape and Risk Assessment
Analyse the evolving cyber threat landscape and assess risks using structured frameworks and organisational insights.
T1: Understanding Modern Cyber Adversaries
T2: Applying Cyber Risk Assessment Techniques
T3: Translating Business Insights into Cyber Risk
Protecting and Securing Your Assets
Apply core cybersecurity controls-including access management, malware protection, and secure configurations.
T4: Managing and Securing Digital Asset
Maintaining Defenses and Responding to Incidents
Implement patch management, layered defense, and incident response strategies to reduce vulnerabilities and respond effectively to cyber threats.
T7: Proactive Patch Management
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Analyse the modern cyber threat landscape and assess how adversaries exploit vulnerabilities, applying this understanding to perform informed risk assessments.
- Apply core cybersecurity controls—including access management, malware protection, secure configurations, and asset oversight—to strengthen organisational security.
- Implement resilience strategies through systematic patch management and data backup processes that mitigate both cyber and physical disruptions.
- Develop and activate an incident response plan to detect, respond to, and recover from common cyber incidents, in alignment with CSA’s Cyber Essentials framework.
Fees
SFEC Grant Claimable (for eligible companies)
Customised Private Class Proposals Available to Suit Your Company’s Needs and Learning Outcomes
SkillsFuture Singapore (SFEC page)
Business Grants Portal (BGP)
FAQs
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for SMEs, business owners, managers, operations teams, IT support personnel and professionals responsible for managing cybersecurity risks within their organisation.
Do I need technical or cybersecurity experience?
No advanced technical knowledge is required. The course uses practical business scenarios to make cybersecurity risk management accessible to both technical and non-technical professionals.
What areas of the Cyber Essentials Mark does the course cover?
The course covers the five key areas: Assets, Secure/Protect, Update, Backup and Respond, including asset management, access control, malware protection, software updates, backups and incident response.
Will this course help my organisation prepare for Cyber Essentials certification?
Yes. You will become familiar with the Cyber Essentials Mark self-assessment, certification requirements and the process of working towards certification through CSA-appointed certification bodies.
What will I be able to implement after completing the course?
You will be able to conduct cyber risk assessments, identify and secure critical assets, strengthen cybersecurity controls, establish patching and backup practices, and develop an incident response plan aligned with the Cyber Essentials framework.
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