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The October AWS Outage – The Illusion of Infallibility
The October AWS Outage – The Illusion of Infallibility
When Amazon Web Services (AWS) — one of the world’s most trusted cloud providers and the backbone of countless digital…
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💥 The October AWS Outage – The Illusion of Infallibility
💥 The October AWS Outage – The Illusion of Infallibility
When Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s most trusted cloud providers and the backbone of countless digital…
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Workshop on Implementing an AI BOT
Workshop on Implementing an AI BOT
This programme is one of the many that Financial IT Unit of SMU Academy has planned for 2017. Our upcoming workshop…
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Most financial firms don’t fail from cyber threats. They fail from silence. In every major incident I’ve handled, the root cause wasn’t a lack of…
Most financial firms don’t fail from cyber threats. They fail from silence. In every major incident I’ve handled, the root cause wasn’t a lack of…
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Last week was truly eventful! Felt a lot of growth! :D I conducted, on behalf of Project Asia Data (PAD), Module THREE - “Using AI Responsibly” at…
Last week was truly eventful! Felt a lot of growth! :D I conducted, on behalf of Project Asia Data (PAD), Module THREE - “Using AI Responsibly” at…
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Chasing Your Passion: My Journey It’s never too late to pursue the passion that is truly dear to your heart. Many of us accumulate a wealth of…
Chasing Your Passion: My Journey It’s never too late to pursue the passion that is truly dear to your heart. Many of us accumulate a wealth of…
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Education
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Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
The International Association of Privacy Professionals
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Publications
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The Art of Cyber Resilience
Amelia Ching
See publicationNever before has cybersecurity been more important to us. We live in the digital era where the internet, digital, online, remote, and virtual interactions have become a way of life. We cannot escape being victims of cyber attacks as we embrace the digital lifestyle and forge forward with digital transformation. Understanding and being aware of cyber threats and having good cyber hygiene is a survival life kit we need to equip ourselves. Most importantly, we must be armed with cyber resiliency…
Never before has cybersecurity been more important to us. We live in the digital era where the internet, digital, online, remote, and virtual interactions have become a way of life. We cannot escape being victims of cyber attacks as we embrace the digital lifestyle and forge forward with digital transformation. Understanding and being aware of cyber threats and having good cyber hygiene is a survival life kit we need to equip ourselves. Most importantly, we must be armed with cyber resiliency to respond to and recover from cyber incidents in our lives. This book takes you through the fundamentals of cyber attacks, highlights the warning signs of cyber incidents, and provides pointers on cultivating good hygiene and adopting good cyber resilience.
The book is easy to digest, uses minimal technical jargon and incorporates several real-life cases relatable to readers.
Projects
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Contest Finalist – SkillsFuture Singapore
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Participated in the Skills Future Singapore contest to show our expertise in professional development and digital skills training.
➼ Key Achievements: We progressed to the final round by showcasing innovative approaches to skill enhancement and workforce empowerment in the digital age.
➼ Impact: Positioned as a thought leader in skills development and professional training, gaining recognition from industry experts and stakeholders. -
Volunteer Trainer- ASEAN Cybersecurity Program
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Volunteered as a trainer in the ASEAN Cybersecurity Program organized by the ASEAN Foundation. Delivered practice-based training and insights to a diverse audience.
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• Conducted workshops and sessions focused on building cybersecurity awareness and resilience among Girl Guides, students, and professionals.
• Played a pivotal role in equipping participants with practical tools to navigate digital threats.
➼ Impact: Contributed to fostering a culture of…Volunteered as a trainer in the ASEAN Cybersecurity Program organized by the ASEAN Foundation. Delivered practice-based training and insights to a diverse audience.
➼ Key Achievements:
• Conducted workshops and sessions focused on building cybersecurity awareness and resilience among Girl Guides, students, and professionals.
• Played a pivotal role in equipping participants with practical tools to navigate digital threats.
➼ Impact: Contributed to fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across ASEAN, empowering the next generation of leaders and professionals to excel in the digital landscape. -
Program Lead and Consultant
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I have been leading the Technology in Finance Immersion Program (TFIP), developed by IBF and WSG to reskill professionals in cybersecurity, cloud computation, Agile IT project management, and technology product management for financial institutions. As Principal Consultant at SMU Academy, I also curate competency-based programs, including a CPA-accredited course for finance professionals.
➼ Key Achievements:
• Facilitated 240+ career transitions into financial institutions, enriching…I have been leading the Technology in Finance Immersion Program (TFIP), developed by IBF and WSG to reskill professionals in cybersecurity, cloud computation, Agile IT project management, and technology product management for financial institutions. As Principal Consultant at SMU Academy, I also curate competency-based programs, including a CPA-accredited course for finance professionals.
➼ Key Achievements:
• Facilitated 240+ career transitions into financial institutions, enriching talent pipelines for 30+ organisations.
• Delivered training in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing to address critical industry needs.
• Partnered with SMU Academy to develop the CPA-SMU accredited program for finance professionals.
• Enhanced SME cybersecurity through targeted risk assessments and advisory services.
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• Reskilled professionals, driving sustainable growth in Singapore’s financial sector.
• Strengthened SMEs' cybersecurity and risk management capabilities.
• Improved operational efficiency in financial institutions through best IT and project management practices.
Honors & Awards
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Cybersecurity as Part of Your Workplace Safety & Health Risk Assessment
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
This certificate acknowledges Amelia's efforts in sharing her expertise on cybersecurity as an integral component of health and risk assessment practices.
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Absolutely thrilled to be named the winner of the Mentoring SG Corporate Excellence Award 2025! This recognition is a proud moment for us at OCBC…
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