ASEAN Foundation-Mastercard Cyber Resilience for SMEs Programme

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

  1. Visit the application page: Apply Here
  2. Review the eligibility criteria carefully.
  3. Complete and submit the online application form by 31 May 2025.
  4. 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 Now

Questions? Contact: info@aseanfoundation.org

Curated by Growth Forum Malaysia — empowering ASEAN SMEs.

Source: aseanfoundation.org

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