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PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner with 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation

Strengthen cybersecurity with our 3-day, HRD Corp claimable PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner course at CAD Training Centre. Covers PDPA 2024 Amendments, threat assessments, incident planning, and a hands-on 72-hour breach response simulation. Physical, online, and in-house classes available."

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  • Duration 3 Days
  • Level Intermediate
  • Format Face-to-face

About this course

The PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials Training Course at CAD Training Centre is a comprehensive, HRD Corp claimable program designed for business owners, human resource managers, IT professionals, and corporate compliance teams in Malaysia. Available in 2 Levels. Spanning vital data protection principles under the Personal Data Protection Act and foundational cybersecurity best practices, this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop covers data governance, privacy regulations, threat mitigation, and secure information handling. Training is available physically in Puchong, Selangor—with laptops provided—or via live online sessions, complete with a certificate of completion and free repeat classes.

Many organisations collect and manage personal data every day, but not every team fully understands how PDPA compliance, the Personal Data Protection Act, and cybersecurity responsibilities affect their daily decisions. From employee records and customer databases to vendor information, payroll details, biometric data, phishing threats, ransomware risks, and breach reporting obligations, one small mistake can expose the organisation to legal, financial, and reputational consequences.

This PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Training helps participants understand the practical requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act, PDPA 2024 Amendments, and Cyber Security Act 2024 in a clear and workplace-focused way. Instead of only focusing on theory, the programme guides employees, managers, Data Protection Officers, HR personnel, IT teams, compliance officers, and business leaders on how to recognise data protection risks, manage personal data securely, strengthen cybersecurity practices, support audit readiness, and respond effectively when a data breach occurs.

Participants may choose between the 2-Day Mandatory PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials Programme or the 3-Day PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner Programme with 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation. Both programmes are designed to build practical awareness in privacy, security, accountability, and responsible data handling, while the 3-day practitioner course includes a more advanced breach response simulation covering reportability assessment, response team activation, regulatory notification, individual communication, and the 72-hour breach response process.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the requirements of Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act, PDPA 2024 Amendments and Cyber Security Act 2024.
  • Identify the responsibilities of Data Protection Officers, company directors and personnel handling personal data.
  • Recognise cybersecurity threats, including data leaks, ransomware, AI-enhanced phishing and deepfake scams.
  • Apply practical approaches to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), security risk reviews and internal audits.
  • Develop an Incident Response Plan and understand the procedures involved in handling cybersecurity incidents.
  • Assess whether a personal data breach requires notification by evaluating incident severity and potential significant harm.
  • Understand how to activate a Breach Response Team, preserve evidence and manage a 72-hour breach response workflow.
  • Prepare draft regulatory notifications and breach classification documents through a practical incident response simulation.

Who is it for

  • Appointed Data Protection Officers (DPOs) responsible for managing personal data protection, breach documentation and regulatory notifications.
  • Business owners and company directors who need to understand legal responsibilities, organisational accountability and data protection risks.
  • IT managers and system administrators responsible for cybersecurity controls, incident escalation and breach response procedures.
  • Compliance and risk officers responsible for privacy policies, internal control mechanisms, audit readiness and breach management.
  • HR and administrative managers who handle employee records, biometric information, payroll data and other sensitive personal information.
  • Professionals responsible for incident response planning, breach reporting and organisational cybersecurity preparedness.

Course outline

Module 1

Day 1 - Data Privacy & The Regulatory Framework
  • Introduction to data privacy and personal data protection
  • Understanding why PDPA and the Cyber Security Act matter in 2026
  • Trainer and participant introductions
  • Setting expectations for the training programme
Module 2

The New Landscape of Malaysian Law
  • Overview of the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Act 854)
  • Understanding the PDPA 2024 Amendments
  • Identifying legal risks and liabilities for associated persons
  • Understanding the responsibilities and potential liabilities of company directors
Module 3

The Mandatory Data Protection Officer & Audit Readiness
  • Understanding which organisations must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO)
  • Identifying the duties and responsibilities of a DPO
  • Understanding potential personal liability
  • Learning about DPO registration procedures with the Commissioner
Module 4

Mandatory Breach Notifications
  • Understanding the 72-hour breach notification rule covered in the programme
  • Documenting personal data breaches, Creating and maintaining a breach register
  • Understanding when and how to notify the Personal Data Protection Commissioner
Module 5

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
  • Conducting internal data protection risk audits
  • Understanding Data Protection Impact Assessments
  • Reviewing and updating privacy notices for 2026 requirements
  • Understanding data portability and its implications for organisations
Module 6

Internal Reporting & Data Rights
  • Understanding internal reporting and control mechanisms
  • Managing requests relating to the right to be forgotten
  • Understanding basic misconduct reporting procedures
  • Promoting responsible personal data management
Module 7

Day 1 Summary & Compliance Reflections
  • Reviewing key legal and compliance takeaways
  • Interactive questions and answers
  • Developing a privacy-first mindset within the organisation
Module 8

Day 2 — Anatomy of 2026 Cyber Threats
  • Understanding AI-enhanced phishing attacks
  • Recognising deepfake scams and social engineering risks
  • Understanding evolving ransomware threats
  • Identifying common cybersecurity risks in daily business operations
Module 9

Technical Safeguards & Access Control
  • Understanding multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Applying encryption principles to protect sensitive information
  • Understanding the principle of least privilege
  • Reviewing technical safeguards required for security audits
Module 10

Developing an Incident Response Plan (IRP)
  • Understanding the purpose of an Incident Response Plan
  • Identifying essential procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents
  • Practical workshop: Drafting a one-page emergency response protocol
Module 11

Final Audit Preparation & Summary
  • Preparing for potential NACSA and PDPC assessments or visits
  • Understanding organisational audit readiness
  • Building good cybersecurity hygiene practices
  • Reviewing key cybersecurity and data protection responsibilities
Module 12

Day 3- Determining Reportability & Severity
  • Understanding how to determine whether a data breach is reportable
  • Assessing the severity of a personal data breach
  • Identifying potential significant harm resulting from a data breach
  • Evaluating incidents as part of the breach reporting decision process
Module 13

Activating the Response Team
  • Understanding incident escalation procedures
  • Identifying the importance of evidence preservation
  • Establishing a Breach Response Team
  • Developing a 72-hour breach response countdown workflow
Module 14

Regulatory & Individual Notification Mastery
  • Preparing draft breach notification reports for the Personal Data Protection Commissioner
  • Understanding communication strategies following a data breach
  • Managing communications to reduce potential reputational damage
  • Preparing information required for regulatory and individual notifications
Module 15

The 72-Hour Breach Drill Simulation
  • Participating in a simulated data breach scenario: The Midnight Database Leak
  • Assessing and classifying the simulated data breach
  • Applying the breach response procedures covered during training
  • Preparing draft breach classifications and notification reports
  • Reviewing response decisions and documentation produced during the simulation
Module 16

Workshop Deliverables
  • PDPA Breach Response Toolkit, 72-Hour Response Checklist, Breach Classification Decision Tree

Course format

Choose the delivery mode that fits your team and timeline.

  • 01

    Classroom

    Instructor-led sessions in our Bandar Puteri labs with guided exercises, live demos, and peer discussion.

  • 02

    Online

    Live virtual delivery with the same syllabus, shared files, and instructor checkpoints — ideal for distributed teams.

  • 03

    In-house

    Private cohorts for your organisation, scheduled around project deadlines with content tailored to your standards.

Upcoming schedule

Public intakes coming up.

  • 25 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Face-to-face
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Certification & policies

Certificate of attendance

Receive a certificate of attendance upon completing the programme, suitable for HR records and continuous learning portfolios.

Free Repeat Class

Free Repeat Class: if you need another pass at the same public syllabus within 6 months, you may re-attend subject to seat availability.

Materials provided

  • Course workbook / digital notes
  • Exercise files and sample templates
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Post-class support window for clarification questions

Frequently asked questions

01 What is the PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner with 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation course about?

Our PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner course provides practical training in personal data protection, cybersecurity awareness and data breach response procedures. Participants will learn about Malaysia's PDPA requirements, cybersecurity safeguards, Data Protection Officer responsibilities and breach notifications before applying their knowledge through a simulated 72-hour data breach response exercise.

02 Do I need to attend the 2-day Mandatory PDPA course before joining the 3-day Practitioner course?

The 3-day Practitioner programme includes the same foundational training covered in the 2-day Mandatory PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials course, followed by an additional day of practical breach response simulations. This allows participants to develop foundational knowledge before moving into the more advanced exercises.

03 What is the difference between the 2-day Mandatory PDPA course and the 3-day PDPA Practitioner course?

The 2-day Mandatory PDPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Essentials course focuses on understanding data protection regulations, cybersecurity risks, DPO responsibilities, data breach notification requirements and audit readiness. The 3-day PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner course includes all the foundational topics from the 2-day programme, plus an additional day dedicated to practical breach management. Participants will learn how to classify incidents, activate a response team, preserve evidence, prepare regulatory notification documents and manage the 72-hour breach response process through a realistic simulation.

04 What is the 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation?

The 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation is a practical exercise based on a fictional incident called The Midnight Database Leak. Participants will assess whether the breach is reportable, evaluate its severity, organise a response workflow and prepare draft notification documents. The exercise is designed to help participants understand the steps involved in responding to a personal data breach within the applicable regulatory notification framework.

05 How long does the PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner course take?

The course takes three days, with training sessions from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

06 Do I need to bring my own laptop for the PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner training?

Laptops are provided for participants attending physical training at our Puchong centre. You may also bring your own laptop if preferred. The programme includes case studies, practical exercises and a simulated data breach response workshop.

07 Will I receive a certificate after completing the PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner course?

Yes. CAD Training Centre provides a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of its training programmes.

08 What language is the PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner course conducted in?

The training is conducted bilingually in English and Bahasa Melayu.

09 Is the PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner course HRD Corp claimable?

Yes. Our PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner with 72-Hour Breach Response Simulation Training Course is HRD Corp claimable, subject to the applicable eligibility and approval requirements.

10 Can I attend the PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner training online instead of in a classroom?

Classroom training means physical attendance in Puchong with face-to-face guidance and co-learning with other participants. Online training runs live via Zoom with hands-on, screen-shared exercises, better if you're outside the Klang Valley or want to save on travel time.

11 Can I repeat the PDPA & Cybersecurity Practitioner course if I need more practice?

Yes, free repeat classes are offered, no questions asked, if you need a refresher.

12 Is there a surau (prayer room) available at CAD Training Centre?

Yes, we have a surau available at our training centre in Puchong. Muslim participants can use the prayer room during breaks throughout the training day.

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