SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: GRAB RM25,000
TRAINING GRANTS FOR SMEs!

EC-COUNCIL: Certified Network Defender

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: GRAB RM25,000 TRAINING GRANTS FOR SMEs!

EC-COUNCIL: Certified Network Defender

Empower your SME with the globally certified “Certified Network Defender” (CND) program, eligible for a RM25,000 training grant at no extra costs or deductions from your HRD levy. This program is designed for anyone in your IT team who wants to gain accreditation and certify their skills in network defense.

The Certified Network Defender (CND) Certification Program

This Certified Network Defender program, meticulously crafted by industry experts, equips IT professionals with essential skills to protect digital business assets, detect and respond to cyber threats, and leverage threat intelligence to predict and mitigate risks. Participants will master network defense fundamentals, security controls, protocols, perimeter appliances, secure IDS, VPN, and firewall configuration. They will also learn to analyze network traffic signatures and conduct vulnerability scanning, crucial for designing comprehensive network security policies and effective incident response plans. For SMEs, having employees with these skills enhances cybersecurity resilience, minimizes downtime, and protects against potential financial losses, ensuring smoother operations and greater business continuity.

Benefits of Joining

Individual Benefits

Employees gain expertise in network defense fundamentals, threat detection, and incident response, making them valuable assets in safeguarding digital assets against cyber threats.
Certification in CND demonstrates proficiency in cybersecurity, opening doors to higher-level roles, promotions, and increased job opportunities within the industry.
Being certified in CND enhances professional credibility and recognition among peers, employers, and clients, establishing a reputation as a skilled cybersecurity professional.
Certification requires ongoing education and staying updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, ensuring employees have relevant skills for current cybersecurity challenges.
Certified professionals often command higher salaries due to their specialized skills and in-demand expertise in cybersecurity.

SME Benefits

Certified employees contribute to building robust cybersecurity defenses, protecting SMEs' digital assets, customer data, and business operations from cyber threats.
With skilled professionals implementing best practices learned from CND certification, SMEs experience fewer security breaches, minimizing the risk of data loss, downtime, and financial damage.
CND certification equips employees with knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements, helping SMEs meet industry regulations and avoid penalties.
Certified professionals can effectively respond to cybersecurity incidents, minimizing the impact on SMEs' operations and mitigating potential damages.
SMEs with certified employees in CND gain a competitive edge by demonstrating a commitment to cybersecurity excellence, fostering trust with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

The collaboration aims to achieve the following objectives for SMEs:

1. Enhance Cybersecurity Resilience: Strengthen SMEs’ cybersecurity defenses by equipping their employees with advanced skills in network defense, threat detection, and incident response.

2. Minimize Cyber Risks: Mitigate the risk of data breaches, cyber attacks, and other security incidents by ensuring that SMEs’ employees are trained to identify and address potential threats effectively.

3. Promote Business Continuity: Facilitate smoother operations and business continuity for SMEs by empowering their workforce with the knowledge and tools to safeguard digital assets and critical systems.

4. Support Regulatory Compliance: Assist SMEs in meeting regulatory requirements and industry standards related to cybersecurity, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential penalties or fines.

5. Foster Growth and Innovation: Encourage innovation and growth within SMEs by fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and best practices, enhancing their reputation as secure and reliable partners in the digital landscape.

Certification Modules

Requirements of Joining

Malaysian Citizen
SME Companies
i) Manufacturing - Less than 200 employees
ii) Services and Other Sectors - Less than 75 employees
PSMB Registered and Non-registered SME Employers are eligible to participate
Max to send 5 employees from 1 SME company
Organization must provide latest month of EPF Statement

Professional Certification

Sponsorship Coverage

Terms & Conditions Apply

Submission of entries for the new intake must not be later than June 10, 2024, for the CERTIFIED NETWORK DEFENDER sponsorship application. You can apply for ONE scholarship program ONLY. Redundant applications will automatically be rejected. Additionally, each company is entitled to sponsorship for up to 5 eligible employees only.

By entering this training, you hereby warrant that all information submitted by you is true, current, and complete. PIKOM/PEOPLElogy reserves the right to verify the eligibility of all participants. In the event of any dispute regarding the terms and any other matters relating to this training, the decision of the organizing committee is final, and no other correspondence will be entertained. PEOPLElogy (Organizing Committee) and/or PIKOM (Sponsor) reserve the right to cancel or amend the terms and conditions without prior notice. Any changes will be posted either within these terms and conditions or the training information portal.

For any inquiries, please contact us at: +60 16-962 1829 (Project Team)