Certificate in Information Security

Preparation for Certified Information Systems Auditor Examination

Module Code: ITP4944
Duration: 30 hours
Course Fee: $ 5,364
VTC Staff/Student/Alumni: $ 4,560
Member of Supporting Organization: $ 4,560
Early Birds: $ 4,560

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, students are expected to be able to:

  • make suggestions in response to investigation requests from customers, execute risk-based information system audit strategy according to ISACA auditing standards;
  • evaluate IT governance, business continuity planning and monitor third-party outsourcing relationships to maintain smooth operation of an information system;
  • review the process and result of information systems acquisition and development to meet project plans;
  • assess the processes for information systems operations, maintenance and service management to meet strategies and objectives of organization;
  • evaluate the information security policies, standards, procedures and controls to handle and dispose information assets.

Entry Requirements

  • Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, plus at least one year of relevant work experience, or equivalent; or
  • Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E/Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, plus at least two years of relevant work experience, or equivalent ; or
  • Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board plus at least one year of relevant work experience; or
  • Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above plus at least one year of relevant work experience AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; or
  • Other relevant verifiable prior learning plus at least two years of relevant work experience that are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written.

Award

A Module Certificate is awarded upon completion of the module, i.e. pass the assessment and attend with an attendance rate of not less than 70% of the module.


Note :
This module is one of the three modules of IT524106P Professional Certificate in Information Security