Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Information Security

Professional Recognition

Full accreditation from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) for the BSc(Hons) in Information Security programme will be sought.

Career Prospects

The field of ICT offers enormous opportunities in Hong Kong and worldwide, particularly in information security. Corporations recruit ICT professionals to support their businesses by deploying new technologies. Further transition toward a knowledge society and the shifting of the ICT sector toward cloud computing and mobile communications will require ICT employees to acquire new skills and knowledge, particularly in the area of information security.

Several recent employment surveys conducted in Hong Kong and worldwide reflect the need for manpower in information security. For example, the 2019 Robert Half Salary Guide shows that chief information officers (CIOs) found it challenging to find qualified IT staff in IT security, software/application development and data/database management areas. Qualified technology professionals in Hong Kong are getting multiple offers, as IT job opportunities are on the rise, promoted partly by the growth of mainland Chinese companies investing in and expanding into Hong Kong. Another salary survey, the “Hong Kong Technology Salary Guide 2019” conducted by Robert Walters, echoed that demand is high for specialists in infrastructure and cyber security, as companies need to review security policy and respond to the growing threat of cybercrime. Salary increments of more than 30% can be expected for technology job seekers with niche/scarce skill sets related to information security. In summary, graduates of the information security discipline can expect very promising career prospects both locally and globally.