ASEAN Foundation-Mastercard Cyber Resilience for SMEs Programme
Empowering ASEAN SMEs with cybersecurity tools and capacity building
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: ASEAN Foundation, supported by Mastercard
- Opportunity Type: Cybersecurity Capacity Building Programme
- Deadline: 31 May 2025
- Geographic Focus: ASEAN Member States
- Eligibility: Malaysian SMEs eligible to apply
- Themes: Cybersecurity awareness, digital resilience for SMEs
🌍 About the Programme
This programme aims to enhance cybersecurity awareness and resilience among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in ASEAN. It offers participating SMEs a cyber hygiene rating tool to assess their cybersecurity posture, alongside capacity-building activities to mitigate risks and strengthen digital resilience.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- SMEs based in ASEAN Member States.
- Application must be submitted by the founder, co-founder, CEO, or high-level team member.
- Willingness to engage in capacity-building activities and utilize the cyber hygiene rating tool.
🎁 Benefits
- Access to a cyber hygiene rating tool to evaluate and improve cybersecurity posture.
- Participation in training sessions focused on enhancing digital resilience.
- Networking opportunities with other ASEAN SMEs and stakeholders.
- Improved awareness of cybersecurity risks and best practices.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the application page: Apply Here
- Review the eligibility criteria carefully.
- Complete and submit the online application form by 31 May 2025.
- Wait for the selection notification by 23 June 2025.
📅 Programme Timeline
- Call for Applications: 28 April – 31 May 2025
- Application Assessment: 31 May – 15 June 2025
- Selected SMEs Announced: 23 June 2025
- Capacity Building Period: 23 June – 23 September 2025
🚀 Strengthen Your SME's Cybersecurity Resilience Today
Join the ASEAN Foundation-Mastercard programme and gain tools and training to protect your business.
Apply NowQuestions? Contact: info@aseanfoundation.org
Curated by Growth Forum Malaysia — empowering ASEAN SMEs.
Source: aseanfoundation.org

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