To enhance teachers’ ability in applying AI in education and their awareness of cybersecurity, Hong Kong Education City (EdCity) held the ‘Corporate Visit & Practical Cybersecurity Attack-and-Defence Exercise’ on 17 January 2026, as one of the Digital Education Professional Development Activities for Teachers. The event emerged company visit, thematic sharing and hands-on workshop, allowing participants to — through a full day of engaging activities, grasp the latest trends in EdTech applications in the AI era, as well as the new types of risks brought about by cybersecurity and AI. Through live simulations, teachers gained insights into offensive and defensive strategies, and got inspired to connect these insights to school-based application scenarios. The event attracted over 40 teachers and principals, showing an enthusiastic response.
In the morning session, EdCity organised a visit for participants to the Hong Kong office of the multinational technology company ByteDance, where they learned about its innovation directions and explored the digitalisation and intelligent development of the education sector. During the thematic sharing session on ‘Educational Solutions and Best Practices’, the corporate team introduced the applications of its various platforms in the education field, including how schools can enhance efficiency in areas such as administrative management and after-school services via integrated operational platforms and AI. The team also combined case studies and live demonstrations to support teachers in mastering best practice strategies.
In the afternoon, participants joined the Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Exercise Workshop led by the Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN) team. The team began by sharing insights on digital security and the technologies and applications of AI, breaking down common security risks associated with AI usage and introducing practical improvement strategies. This was followed by a Capture the Flag (CTF) exercise, conducted through simulated scenarios and problem-solving challenges in innovative and highly engaging formats, enabling participants to experience attack-and-defense thinking through solving tasks and reviewing solutions, thereby strengthening their risk identification and practical response capabilities. Participants found the workshop inspiring, noting that it was ‘more than learning concepts—but about turning them into real practices in schools.’ The event supported educators to build stronger awareness of information security and implement protective measures while promoting the application of AI in school settings.
Through visiting ByteDance’s office and engaging with the corporate team, participants gained a deeper understanding of how innovative technologies can be applied to teaching.
The ‘Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Exercise Workshop’ held by HKBN used interactive activities to enhance participants’ hands-on experience in real-world cyber offense and defense.