AI Cybersecurity Business Essentials Workshop | MAGES Institute

AI Cybersecurity Business Essentials

1-Day Workshop
Duration: 7 Hrs Lecture and 1 Hr of Assessment

Grants Available For SG/PR*

Designed for beginner to intermediate professionals.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This course empowers participants to understand and respond to evolving cybersecurity threats, with a focus on the risks introduced by AI-driven attacks. Learners will examine organizational vulnerabilities, analyze threat vectors, and apply best practices to strengthen their organization’s security posture.

 

The course covers current threat landscapes, including phishing, social engineering, and deepfake-enabled exploits, while providing actionable frameworks for risk mitigation and incident response.

 

Through scenario-based learning and interactive group tasks, participants will gain practical insights to support cyber risk management in operational contexts.

 

Designed for beginner to intermediate professionals, this course also supports organizations preparing for the Cyber Essentials mark self-assessment and certification.

DURATION: 7 Hrs Lecture and 1 Hr of Assessment

GRANTS AVAILABLE: SWDA, SFC, PSEA, UTAP

COURSE CODE: TGS-2025059158

MODE OF DELIVERY: Classroom Facilitated Training

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: Assignments, Written Exam, Project

COURSE START DATE: 31st-October-2026

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

A visionary in Cybersecurity and AI, Steve transforms complex tech into business innovation. With 28+ years of leadership across cybersecurity, generative AI, and cloud computing, he blends deep technical expertise with strategic insight.

As Founder of SporeX.AI, he pioneers scalable AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, including the GPT-powered MITRE ATT&CK Copilot presented at the 2024 Asia Pacific ATT&CK Workshop. An alumnus of NUS Business School and Quantic, Steve stands for clarity, conviction, and innovation in every venture.

A visionary in Cybersecurity and AI, Steve transforms complex tech into business innovation. With 28+ years of leadership across cybersecurity, generative AI, and cloud computing, he blends deep technical expertise with strategic insight.

As Founder of SporeX.AI, he pioneers scalable AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, including the GPT-powered MITRE ATT&CK Copilot presented at the 2024 Asia Pacific ATT&CK Workshop. An alumnus of NUS Business School and Quantic, Steve stands for clarity, conviction, and innovation in every venture.

Steve Ng

Cybersecurity Specialist & Programme Mentor

Nanda Ye Aung brings extensive experience across the IT and education industries, especially in 3D graphic animation, game programming and game development. He has worked in the United States, India and Singapore.

His background in game programming gives him a practical grounding in agent behaviour and decision systems — the behaviour trees, state machines and rule-based logic that let software decide what to do next. He applies that foundation to AI systems.

Nanda is a Unity Certified Developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor, and holds certifications from Microsoft and Oracle. His clear communication makes him a valued lecturer at MAGES.

Nanda Ye Aung brings extensive experience across the IT and education industries, especially in 3D graphic animation, game programming and game development. He has worked in the United States, India and Singapore.

His background in game programming gives him a practical grounding in agent behaviour and decision systems — the behaviour trees, state machines and rule-based logic that let software decide what to do next. He applies that foundation to AI systems.

Nanda is a Unity Certified Developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor, and holds certifications from Microsoft and Oracle. His clear communication makes him a valued lecturer at MAGES.

Nanda Ye Aung

Lecturer | AI Systems & Real-Time Technology

Rajesh Chakravarthy has worked in digital art, design and technology for 18 years, nine of them as an educator in creative media and tech schools. As Academic Director at MAGES Institute, he leads the school's work in artificial intelligence and immersive technology. Rajesh specialises in applying AI to real-world creative and business workflows, from generative AI tools for content production to AI-driven automation. He is also a veteran AR/VR developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor. His work sits where design, technology and business meet, through ventures in prototyping, product development and education. His students have gone on to careers with prominent companies around the world.

Rajesh Chakravarthy has worked in digital art, design and technology for 18 years, nine of them as an educator in creative media and tech schools. As Academic Director at MAGES Institute, he leads the school’s work in artificial intelligence and immersive technology.

Rajesh specialises in applying AI to real-world creative and business workflows, from generative AI tools for content production to AI-driven automation.

He is also a veteran AR/VR developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor. His work sits where design, technology and business meet, through ventures in prototyping, product development and education. His students have gone on to careers with prominent companies around the world.

Rajesh Chakravarthy

Academic Director | AI & Immersive Technology Specialist

Thomas O'Dell brings more than 25 years of experience in information technology and large-scale systems. At ICONIX International and Delcan Corporation in Toronto, Canada, he played a key role in developing the Automatic Fare Collection System for the Taiwan High Speed Rail in Taipei, a complex, high-volume automated system serving millions of passengers.

Today he specialises in AI and intelligent automation, applying that systems background to how organisations design and deploy AI-driven workflows.

Thomas has taught subjects including games programming at several Singapore institutions, and his industry experience shapes both his corporate training and his academic teaching.

Thomas O’Dell brings more than 25 years of experience in information technology and large-scale systems. At ICONIX International and Delcan Corporation in Toronto, Canada, he played a key role in developing the Automatic Fare Collection System for the Taiwan High Speed Rail in Taipei, a complex, high-volume automated system serving millions of passengers.

Today he specialises in AI and intelligent automation, applying that systems background to how organisations design and deploy AI-driven workflows.

Thomas has taught subjects including games programming at several Singapore institutions, and his industry experience shapes both his corporate training and his academic teaching.

Thomas O’Dell

Adjunct Lecturer | AI & Systems Automation Specialist

TOPICS COVERED

Cyber Threat Landscape 

Analyze common cybersecurity threats and assess their impact on organizational risk.

 

T1: Current global cybersecurity threat landscape overview

T2: Common cyber threats (malware, ransomware, phishing, social engineering)

T3: Fundamentals of AI-driven cyber threats and how they differ from traditional threats

T4: The concept of cyber risk management and its importance in organizational security

 

AI-Driven Cyber Threats

Evaluate AI-generated phishing, deepfakes, and malware to understand their security implications

 

T5: AI-powered social engineering attacks and manipulation techniques

T6: Use of AI in developing advanced malware and evasion tactics

T7: Deepfakes and synthetic media as vectors for fraud and misinformation

Implementing Cybersecurity Safeguards

Apply cybersecurity best practices and protection strategies in organizational settings

 

T8: Conducting cybersecurity risk assessments using common frameworks

T9: Identifying critical digital assets and assessing attack surfaces

T10: Evaluating AI threat impact across organizational functions and sectors

T11: Developing AI-aware cybersecurity policies and adapting existing frameworks

LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Analyze AI-enabled cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and social engineering, and assess their impact on business operations.
  • Identify and evaluate potential vulnerabilities within an organization’s digital and operational environments.
  • Apply recognized cybersecurity practices to enhance protection against evolving cyber risks.
Fees
Singaporeans 21 to 39 Yrs
Course Fee (Incl 9% GST)
$784.80
SSG Grant @ 50%
$360.00
SFC (Based on available Bal.)
-
PSEA (Based on Eligibility & Availability)
-
Amount Payable
$424.80
Singaporeans 40 Yrs & Above
Course Fee (Incl 9% GST)
$784.80
SSG Grant @ 70%
$504.00
Skillsfuture
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Amount Payable
$280.80
Permanent Residents (PR)
Course fee
$784.80
SSG Grant @ 50%
$360.00
Skillsfuture
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PSEA
-
Amount Payable
$424.80
Company Sponsorship Available (SMEs, MNCs, Government Agencies)
SFEC Grant Claimable (for eligible companies)
Customised Private Class Proposals Available to Suit Your Company’s Needs and Learning Outcomes
SFC
All Singaporeans aged 25 years and above can use their Skills Future Credit to fully offset the remaining fees. Please check your Skills Future Credit balance before applying.
PSEA
All Singaporeans can utilise their Post Secondary Education Fund for payment of course fees upto the age of 31. More information can be found HERE
SFEC
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) is a government grant that helps eligible Singapore companies offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs for enterprise and workforce transformation. It supports approved training programmes, job redesign, consultancy, and productivity projects.

More info:
SkillsFuture Singapore (SFEC page)
Business Grants Portal (BGP)

FAQs

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for business owners, managers, operations teams and non-technical professionals who want to understand cybersecurity risks, particularly emerging AI-driven threats.

Do I need a cybersecurity or technical background?

No. The course is designed for beginner to intermediate learners, and no prior cybersecurity, IT or programming experience is required.

What AI-related cybersecurity threats will I learn about?

You will learn about AI-powered phishing, social engineering, deepfakes, synthetic media, advanced malware and how AI is changing traditional cyber threats.

What practical skills will I gain?

You will learn how to identify organisational vulnerabilities, assess cyber risks and attack surfaces, recognise AI-enabled threats and apply appropriate cybersecurity safeguards.

Does this course help with the Cyber Essentials Mark?

Yes. The course introduces cybersecurity practices relevant to organisations preparing for the Cyber Essentials Mark self-assessment. However, completing the course does not automatically grant certification.

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