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Certificate in Educational System Operation Support (Contemporary Topics in Cybersecurity for Education Module)
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
Programme Code
IT524418Q
Subject Area
Information Technology
Programme Type
Module Certificate
Offering Institution
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
Contact Hours
24
QF Level
4
QF Credits
12
QF Registration No.
24/001102/L4
QF Registration Validity Period
2025.01.20-2026.08.31
Please contact 2835 7403 | Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT) for the details of class commencement date
On completion of the module, learners are expected to be able to:
- understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity, including the importance of security measures and identifying common cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities;
- implement comprehensive protection strategies to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, and understand the roles and responsibilities of different staff in maintaining security and the importance of information security policies; and
- manage security through risk assessments and effective system support and stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, covering operating system, application, and infrastructure security.
Course Content
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Common Cyberattacks
- Protection Strategies
- Information security risk management
- Security Considerations in System Support and Operations
- Latest Cybersecurity Trends and Technologies
This module is part of the Professional Diploma in Educational Technology Practices (Ref. Programme Code IT524414P).
Tentative Schedule
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- Time: -
The normal duration for completion of the programme is around - months.
Entry Requirements
Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above including English Language and Chinese Language, or equivalent
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.
Financial Assistance Scheme
Vplus Creative Industries
As a part of the Vplus Subsidy Scheme, Vplus Creative Industries is supported by the HKSAR Government to encourage working adults to pursue higher qualifications for career advancement and to promote lifelong learning.
Successful applicants can be reimbursed 60% of the tuition fees paid for the programme, maximum HK$36,000 per person. Applicants may apply for reimbursement for more than one eligible programmes.
Original tuition fee: $-
Tuition fee after funding: $-
Application Deadline: -
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.
SkillsUP Team
Tel: 2835-7403
E-mail: hkiit-skillsup@vtc.edu.hk
Website: hkiit.edu.hk
Office hours: Mon - Fri (09:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00)
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