Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Law, Regulation and Compliance

Organisations today face cyber threats of increasing sophistication which can have a significant impact on their business operations, customer relations and revenue, especially if they are not detected and appropriately addressed. In this context, various laws may also require organisation to take measures to protect their computer systems and the information stored in such systems store. In some cases, organisations may be responsible for ensuring protection of their information which is processed by third party data processors and data intermediaries.

This course introduces the type of cyber threats organisations may face and provides a comprehensive introduction to laws and requirements relating to cybersecurity under Singapore law. it covers key aspects of laws such as the Cybersecurity Act, Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Computer Misuse Act and selected sectoral laws.

This course complements our Cybersecurity Primer course which covers various technical aspects of cybersecurity.

Who should attend?

This course is essential for anyone who wishes to develop a good practical understanding of the data protection obligations of organisations and rights of individuals under the PDPA.

• Executives, managers, and staff involved in the use, management and / or protection of an organisation’s information and data
• Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and compliance professionals
• Data Protection / Privacy counsels, and corporate counsels
• Data scientists and Data analysts
• IT and cybersecurity professionals
• HR Professionals

Course Details

To view available dates and register for this course, please click here. You may also register for this course and view all available courses on our course schedule page (www.drewnapier.com/Academy/Course-Schedule).

Course Outline

Introduction to Cybercrime and Cyber Threats

• Criminal activity and common cyber threats facing organisations
• Offences under the Computer Misuse Act

Protection of Personal Data and Data Breach Notification

• Protection of Personal Data under the PDPA
• Data Breach Preparation, Response and Notification

Regulation of Cybersecurity and Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII)

• Regulation of cybersecurity and response to cyber threats
• Designation of CII and obligations of CII owners/operators
• Regulation of cybersecurity service providers

Course Leader & Facilitator

David N. Alfred   Director, Corporate & Finance Co-Head, Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Co-Head and Programme Director, Drew Data Protection & Cybersecurity Academy