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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
    Please contact 2835 7403 | Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT) for the details of class commencement date
    Programme Details
    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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