1-Day Introduction to Cyber Security

At the recent SID Directors Conference, the Chief Executive of Cyber Security Agency David Koh quipped that the only safe computer is one that is still in the box – in other words, Unopened and Uninstalled – Singapore Institute of Directors Bulletin – Quarter 4, 2016

The terrifying thing is not that cyber-attack is inevitable. It is that the regularity and strength of such attacks are rising. Hence, it’s also not just “When” but “How often and Relentlessly” one can expect to be attacked. We need to understand the Key concepts in the World Wide Web and Dark Web and learn the Methodologies used by companies to build their defences against cyberattacks. Finally we need to learn about the Strategies and Pitfalls when building defences against cyberattacks

The key takeaways from the program are:

Ø Questions that Directors (Executive and Non-Executive) and Senior Management should be asking the Operating Management with regards building and managing defences against cyberattacks

Ø A 4-point plan to Defend Your Organizations

Ø Types of cyberthreats – Know thy Enemy

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

·      Learn about the different cybersecurity frameworks including but not limited to ISO and NIST

·      Learn about the regulations across ASEAN especially Singapore on Cybersecurity 

·      Apply the knowledge acquired and build systems and processes to reduce the risk of a cyberattack

·      Identify the threats, vulnerabilities and actors in the cyberworld and what strategies we need to apply to mitigate the identified threats

·      Learn about the prevention strategies and how to apply them when faced with a cyberattack, i.e. to make your organizational – Operational Ready and Resilient 

·     Senior executives

·     Internal auditors

·     Cybersecurity specialists

·     IT auditors

·     Risk officers

·     Anyone who is managing the cyber risk

"He effortlessly engages audiences, simplifying complex concepts and leaving a lasting impact with his presentations. His eloquence and ability to connect with listeners make him a sought-after speaker."

" He has a very inclusive style and is always ready to freely share his real experiences that bring the training to life."

"The content delivered for consumption is not only detailed and complete, but also delivered in advance to allow one to review and engage prior to meeting."

Sanjeev Gathani is a qualified Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional with more than 20 years of diverse experience in the Asia Pacific Region, helping entities in both public and private entities across a range of industries including not for profit organizations. He has provided his professional service career and advised clients in a variety of industries including but not limited to Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Semi-conductor, Motor, Hospitality, FMCG, Construction and Professional services

Currently, he is the Chief Executive Officer and Knowledge Leader of Better Business Governance – APAC Pte Ltd (BBG), a boutique advisory and training firm. In 2018, he was appointed by RHT Academy as their Programme Advisor – G.R.A.C.E Series.

Additionally, he has also been awarded the credential of Full Member Corporate Governance Practitioner (MGP) by The Association of Corporate Governance Practitioner, United Kingdom. To further enhance his background, he obtained additional credentials including Certified Fraud Examiner, License Private Investigator (Singapore), Expert Court Witness and Certified Privacy Professional.

Specialization: Corporate Governance, Sarbanes Oxley, J-SOX, Internal Audit, Fraud Management, Compliance to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Anti-Bribery Act, Data Privacy and Security and Integrated Risk Management.

Professional Certification

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• Professional Certificate in Anti-Bribery & Compliance
• Licensed Private Investigator (Singapore)
• Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
• Cyber Security Practitioner Induction (CSPI)
• Expert Court Witness
• Full Member Governance Practitioner (MGP) UK
• Certified member of Governance Institute of Australia
• Governance, Risk & Compliance Professional (GRCP), United States of America
• Governance, Risk & Compliance Auditor (GRCA), United States of America
• Certified Internal Control Professional (CICP)
• Certified HR Professional (Talent Management)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Exin – the global independent certification institute for ICT Professionals – Privacy and Data Protection Foundation
• Customer Service Professional (CSP)
• Advanced Toastmaster – Gold (ATMG)