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Certificate in Cybersecurity for the Public Sector (Foundation in Cybersecurity Module)
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
Programme Code
IT523402Q
Subject Area
Information Technology
Programme Type
Module Certificate
Offering Institution
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
Contact Hours
21
Programme Fee
HKD$3,880.00
| Class Code | Commencement Date | Class Location | Medium of Instruction | Apply Online | Class Remarks | Class Status |
| IT523402Q-7 | 2025.07.15 |
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Morrison Hill)
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Morrison Hill) |
Cantonese supplemented with English |
|
Programme Fee
HKD$3,880.00
| Class Code | Commencement Date | Class Location | Medium of Instruction | Apply Online | Class Remarks | Class Status |
| IT523402Q-8 | 2025.08.05 |
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Morrison Hill)
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Morrison Hill) |
Cantonese supplemented with English |
|
This foundational course is tailored to equip participants with an understanding of cybersecurity principles in public sector. It aims to familiarize participants with government IT security policies and guidelines while introducing the domains of information security, referenced from the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) curriculum. A handson approach will be provided for participants to gain technical knowledge. Interactive activities such as laboratory and site visits will be also included.
On completion of the Certificate in Cybersecurity for the Public Sector (Foundation Level), learners are expected to be able to:
- Explain key information security concepts, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Develop and implement security, privacy and risk management strategies.
- Identify and defend against common cyberattacks and threats.
- Comply with government IT security requirements.
Tentative Schedule
Class 7: 15, 18, 22 July 2025 (Time: 09:30-12:30 & 13:30-17:30)
Class 8: 5, 8, 12 Aug 2025 (Time: 09:30-12:30 & 13:30-17:30)
Entry Requirements
Completion of S6; or
Completion of a QF Level 2 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; or
Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 2 or above; or
Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board; or
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.
Class 7 Application deadline: 9 July 2025 (Wed)
Class 8 Application deadline: 13 July 2025 (Sun)
Please press 'Apply Online' button above
Notes
⦁ Applicants who fulfil the entry requirements will receive a payment notice later. Applications are not required to pay the tuition at this moment.
⦁ In general, course enrollment is made on a first-come-first-served basis.
⦁ Subject to the availability of the classes, applicants will be informed to change to another class if the applied class was full.
⦁ Any change in class selection will be put on the waiting list.
(Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00)
Website: hkiit.edu.hk
Enrollment and Enquiry:
Tel: 2835-7403
e-mail: hkiit_skillsup@vtc.edu.hk
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