On 9th May 2025, professionals from banks and fund management companies gathered at CoWorkSpace for an Information Security Awareness Training session organised by OIT and Sinowealth.
The session offered practical takeaways, grounded discussion, and a space that encouraged peer learning—something CoWorkSpace was designed to support.
Here’s how you can run your own seminar at CoWorkSpace, drawn from that very experience.
1. Define the Purpose and Set the Tone
The facilitator opened by setting the context: this wasn’t a lecture, but a sharing session based on years of practice in IT infrastructure and data governance.
That small decision shifted the tone from compliance to collaboration.
2. Choose a Topic That Serves Your Audience
Cybersecurity was the theme, anchored by the 2023 Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore report.
Topics like phishing, ransomware, and vendor risk felt relevant to those managing confidential data and regulated workflows.
Whether you're operating from a co-working space or a traditional office, you may find this piece on Cybersecurity Essentials for Coworking Spaces in Singapore especially relevant—many of the principles apply across both setups.
3. Pick a Space That Works as Hard as You Do
The session ran smoothly thanks to CoWorkSpace’s infrastructure—dedicated Wi-Fi, AV support, and an on-site IT team (backed by real credentials) who understand the needs of regulated industries. There were no interruptions. Just focused time and professional dialogue.
4. Invite the Right People
The room brought together a mix of fund managers, bank compliance officers, and SMEs supporting the finance ecosystem.
Seminars work best when attendees are not just present—but invested.
5. Keep the Session Grounded
Instead of abstract models, the speaker used real-world examples: a family trip nearly disrupted by a phishing scam, risks in using public Wi-Fi overseas, and how easily a missed software patch can open doors.
No slides for the sake of slides—just stories that landed.
6. Stay Present to the Questions in the Room
Discussions extended into vendor data policies, email spoofing, and the TRM framework.
The space at CoWorkSpace helped—no rush to end, no cramped corners. Just enough room for the conversation to breathe.
7. Cater for Comfort
After the seminar, refreshments from Grain were served in CoWorkSpace’s pantry area—an easy way for conversations to continue off-script.
For members working here day to day, secure and economical printing and scanning is part of how CoWorkSpace supports operational security—especially when handling documents that shouldn’t pass through unsecured networks or devices.
8. Let the Content Drive the Event—Not the Other Way Around
The team behind the event didn’t rely on flashy presentation decks. They spoke plainly about what to secure, why it matters, and what steps could be taken that very day—starting with password protection and ending with long-term backup strategies.
9. Clarify the Bigger Picture
The session closed with a reminder that IT security isn’t an isolated investment—it supports the mission of growth.
As shared during the event, OIT works closely with Sinowealth because both believe that security, when aligned to a company’s strategy, strengthens—not slows—momentum.
10. Leave Room for the Next Step
While CoWorkSpace provides the infrastructure for a productive session, follow-through is led by the organiser.
At the seminar, QR codes were used to collect feedback and continue conversations directly with the hosting team.
Why Host Your Seminar at CoWorkSpace?
CoWorkSpace understands the rhythms and requirements of the finance industry—because we’re built by the same people who run Sinowealth Group.
That’s why members return to us not just for workspace, but for events that need security, clarity, and professionalism baked in.
Explore how our memberships are priced or see how members tailor their space.
Call to Action:
Thinking of running a seminar for your team or clients? Contact us to find a space designed for serious conversations—equipped, connected, and ready when you are.