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IT security online training course – Module 8 available for students

Upcoming training workshops on research tools and TLIT

Launch of Internet of Things (IoT) website

Smart tips for students on online learning

New Cloud Express VPN service for Mainland-based students available now

IT security online training course module - 14 available for staff security

New module of the IT Security Online Training Course for staff is now available on LEARN@PolyU. Module 14 will cover security risks associated with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and precautions to contain information exposure.

IT training videos available on O365 Stream channel

A number of IT training webinar recordings have been uploaded to ITS O365 Stream channel for staff and student access. If you missed previous live sessions, you can play back the recorded sessions at your convenient time.

New VPN service for replacing CTVPN

The new VPN service ‘Cloud Express’ will be available to all Mainland-based students starting form 4 January 2021. ‘Cloud Express’ service provider will have two Data Centres (located at Beijing and Shenzhen) allowing PolyU students based in Mainland to establish direct VPN connection. Both Data Centres have data circuits from three telecom carriers in Mainland (China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom). ‘Cloud Express’ provides a higher-resilience multiple-entry secure VPN service for students in Mainland cities irrespective of local Internet service providers subscribed by students.

Security tips on protecting your instant messaging account

The new VPN service ‘Cloud Express’ will be available to all Mainland-based students starting form 4 January 2021. ‘Cloud Express’ service provider will have two Data Centres (located at Beijing and Shenzhen) allowing PolyU students based in Mainland to establish direct VPN connection. Both Data Centres have data circuits from three telecom carriers in Mainland (China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom). ‘Cloud Express’ provides a higher-resilience multiple-entry secure VPN service for students in Mainland cities irrespective of local Internet service providers subscribed by students.

Teaching & Learning Information Technology Community of Interest

Teaching & Learning Information Technology Community of Interest (TLIT CoI) consists of a group of students and staff who interested to collaborate and share experiences in applying software tools to compose content with element of technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR) as well as animated characters including gamification. TLIT CoI aims to promote active learning via technology to bring out creativity, innovation and problem solving skills among students.