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Certificate in Cybersecurity for the Public Sector (Intermediate Level in Penetration Testing Module)

Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
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Overview
Programme Code
IT524403Q
Subject Area
Information Technology
Programme Type
Module Certificate
Offering Institution
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
Contact Hours
35
QF Level
4
QF Credits
17
QF Registration No.
24/001000/L4
QF Registration Validity Period
2024.12.10-2026.08.31
Programme Class [ IT524403Q-2 ]
Programme Fee
HKD$6,500.00
Class Code Commencement Date Class Location Medium of Instruction Apply Online Class Remarks Class Status
IT524403Q-2 2025.06.25 Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Morrison Hill)
Cantonese supplemented with English
On completion of the module, learners are expected to be able to:
  1. scan for and identify common system vulnerabilities;
  2. utilize commonly used penetration testing tools to conduct a thorough system vulnerability analysis;
  3. evaluate and apply effective exploitation techniques during penetration testing; and
  4. implement post-exploitation techniques for maintaining access to the compromised systems.
 
Tentative Schedule
 
25, 26 Jun, 3, 9, 10 Jul 2025 (Time: 09:30-12:30 & 13:30-17:30)
Entry Requirements

Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; 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.

Application deadline: 15 Jun 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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