Governance & Compliance Training Malaysia
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and Auditor, CISM, CISA, PDPA Compliance Officer, and RMiT workshop — for the teams who govern and audit Malaysian information security programmes.
Why GRC training is non-optional in Malaysia right now
Three regulatory events converged between 2023 and 2025 to make structured GRC training a boardroom obligation rather than a nice-to-have. Bank Negara's RMiT revision raised cybersecurity control expectations across Malaysia's entire financial sector. The Cyber Security Act 2024 (Act 854) imposed new NCII operator obligations with statutory penalties for non-compliance. And the PDPA 2024 amendments introduced mandatory 72-hour breach notification and DPO appointment requirements that affect nearly every Malaysian enterprise.
For organisations navigating all three simultaneously — a common situation for Malaysian banks, GLCs, and listed companies — the credential and competency gap in GRC teams has become a measurable risk. BNM technology risk examiners, external auditors, and vendor security assessments now routinely probe whether the people managing compliance are formally qualified or self-taught.
nCrypt GRC courses close that gap with credentials from the most widely-recognised international bodies (PECB, ISACA) and a Malaysian regulatory overlay — RMiT clause mapping, PDPA 2024 scenario exercises, and BNM examiner expectation frameworks — that you will not find in a generic global provider's course outline.
Governance & compliance courses
PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
HRDC ClaimableFive-day PECB-accredited course teaching the full ISMS lifecycle — from scope definition and risk assessment through Annex A controls, Statement of Applicability, internal audit, and the certification audit cycle. PECB Lead Implementer exam on Day 5 afternoon.
- ISMS Scope and Context (Clause 4)
- Leadership and Policy (Clause 5)
- ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Management
- Annex A 93-Control Implementation
- Statement of Applicability
PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
HRDC ClaimableFive-day PECB course teaching how to plan, manage, and report on an ISO 27001 ISMS audit — internal or third-party. Covers ISO 19011 audit principles, evidence collection, non-conformity writing, and the certification audit process under ISO/IEC 17021. PECB Lead Auditor exam on Day 5.
- ISO 19011 Audit Principles and Ethics
- Audit Programme Management
- Document Review and Audit Planning
- Opening Meeting and Interview Technique
- Audit Evidence Collection and Sampling
CISM — Certified Information Security Manager
HRDC ClaimableIntensive exam preparation for the ISACA CISM credential — the benchmark management-level security certification for CISOs, information security managers, and GRC leads. Covers all four CISM domains. ISACA exam voucher not included; candidates register directly with ISACA.
- Domain 1: Information Security Governance
- Domain 2: Information Risk Management
- Domain 3: Information Security Programme Development and Management
- Domain 4: Information Security Incident Management
- Malaysian Regulatory Alignment (RMiT, PDPA)
CISA — Certified Information Systems Auditor
HRDC ClaimableExam preparation for the ISACA CISA — the gold standard IS audit and assurance credential. Covers all five CISA domains with emphasis on the IS audit process, governance and management of IT, information systems acquisition/development/implementation, IS operations, and information asset protection.
- Domain 1: IS Audit Process
- Domain 2: IT Governance and Management
- Domain 3: IS Acquisition, Development and Implementation
- Domain 4: IS Operations and Business Resilience
- Domain 5: Information Asset Protection
PDPA Compliance Officer
HRDC ClaimableOne-day compliance bootcamp for Malaysian organisations subject to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 as amended by the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024. Covers DPO appointment obligations, breach notification timelines (72 hours to PDPC), cross-border transfer rules, and the 7 PDPA principles applied to common Malaysian business scenarios.
- PDPA 2010 Principles and Data User Obligations
- 2024 Amendment Changes (Breach Notification, DPO, Rights)
- Data Inventory and Mapping Exercise
- Processing Consent Architecture
- 72-Hour Breach Notification to PDPC
RMiT Compliance Workshop
HRDC ClaimableTwo-day practitioner workshop for Malaysian financial institutions mapping their controls against the Bank Negara RMiT policy document. Day 1 covers governance, technology operations, and cybersecurity controls. Day 2 is a guided self-assessment workshop where participants complete a RMiT gap register for their own institution. Outputs: documented gap register and prioritised remediation plan.
- RMiT Structure and Scope (Banks, Insurers, DFIs, e-Money Issuers)
- RMiT §10.49 Intel-Led Penetration Testing Requirements
- RMiT Technology Operations and Resilience Controls
- Third-Party Risk Management (Outsourcing, Cloud)
- Incident Notification Timelines to BNM
Upcoming dates — 2026
| Course | Date | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 27001 Lead Implementer | 2–6 Jun 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | RM 6,000 |
| CISM Preparation | 21–24 Jul 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | RM 6,500 |
| CISA Preparation | 18–21 Aug 2026 | Virtual (VILT) | RM 6,500 |
| ISO 27001 Lead Auditor | 14–18 Sep 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | RM 6,000 |
| PDPA Compliance Officer | Monthly — contact us | Classroom / Virtual | RM 1,800 |
| RMiT Compliance Workshop | Quarterly — contact us | Kuala Lumpur | RM 3,500 |
All fees are per participant and HRDC SBL-Khas claimable. ISACA exam vouchers for CISM and CISA are purchased directly from ISACA. Group rates available for 5+.
Frequently asked questions
Should I take CISA or CISM first?
CISA is an audit credential — it validates your ability to assess, test, and report on information systems. CISM is a management credential — it validates your ability to design, govern, and manage an information security programme. If you are in internal audit or assurance, take CISA first. If you are in security management, programme leadership, or the CISO track, take CISM first. Many Malaysian BFSI professionals eventually hold both.
Is the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course relevant for internal audit staff at Malaysian banks?
Yes — it is one of the most directly relevant credentials for internal IS auditors at Malaysian banks. BNM technology risk examiners increasingly expect IS audit teams to demonstrate structured ISMS audit competency. The Lead Auditor credential and the discipline of ISO 19011-compliant audit methodology directly satisfies that expectation and is recognised across the banking sector.
Does the PDPA course cover the 2024 amendments?
Yes. The course is built on the PDPA 2010 as amended by the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024, which introduced mandatory breach notification to the Personal Data Protection Commissioner within 72 hours, mandatory appointment of DPOs in certain sectors, expanded data subject rights, and new cross-border transfer controls. These are the highest-impact changes for Malaysian businesses since the original Act came into force.
Is the RMiT workshop only for banks?
RMiT applies to all BNM-licensed institutions: commercial banks, Islamic banks, investment banks, licensed insurers, takaful operators, licensed e-money issuers, digital banks, and development financial institutions (DFIs). Payment System operators subject to BNM oversight also use RMiT as a reference. The workshop is designed for any of these entities, and we tailor the gap-register template to your institution type.
Can we combine PDPA Officer and ISO 27001 Foundation as a two-day corporate programme?
Yes — this is one of our most popular in-house combinations for Malaysian companies preparing for their first ISO 27001 certification while simultaneously addressing PDPA 2024 compliance. Day 1 runs the PDPA Compliance Officer curriculum; Day 2 is ISO 27001 Foundation. Participants leave with both credentials and an integrated understanding of how PDPA fits within an ISMS framework.
Are these courses HRDC claimable?
Yes. All nCrypt governance and compliance training courses are HRD Corp registered under SBL-Khas. We provide the HRDC course code, T3 trainer credentials, official course outline, and the full post-training claim documentation pack. See our HRDF explainer page for the five-step claim process.
Certify your GRC team
Tell us your regulatory obligations (RMiT, PDPA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS) and current team certifications — we'll design the most efficient path to full coverage with HRDC claim support.
Not sure what you need?
Tell us what needs testing and we come back with a fixed fee within 48 hours — no hourly estimates.