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CSA HKM supports the Cyber Security Staff Awareness Recognition Scheme

The Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited and ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter co-organise the first-ever cyber security staff awareness related organisation recognition scheme in Hong Kong – the “Cyber Security Staff Awareness Recognition Scheme”. The scheme currently open for application until August 31, 2024.

Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter is a supporter of the scheme.

Assessment criteria include:

– Cyber Security Training
– Phishing Drill Participation
– Comprehensive Cyber Security Policy
– Reporting Channels for Cyber Security Issues
– Dissemination of Cyber Security Information

The organisers also provide free resources and assistance to help businesses and organisations achieve a higher level of recognition, thereby fostering cybersecurity protection within their entities and ultimately benefiting entire business environment.

Please visit the scheme website for details: https://cyberhub.hk/#/en/recognition-scheme

CSA HKM supports the 9th Cloud Forum

The Cloud Forum, the 9th in the popular series, is back delivering updated and inspiring news, technology and practices in the cloud and business community. With the advent of GenAI and its omnipotent influence, the cloud is undergoing significant changes in all levels to accommodate, to take advantage of and to protect its integrity from this influence.

At this event, we are examining the business impacts GenAI has induced, the strategies cloud practitioners should employ to navigate the cloudscape, as well as the responsibilities of leaders who must keep the business’ integrity intact. On the individual level, how should we humans collaborate with GenAI? Will it be our greatest friend or our worst foe? Above all, there are the networking opportunities at the Cloud Forum, an integral part of all our events, that create new and  consolidate existing relationships. These relationship building is one of the core drivers for the continued success and growth in the industry

Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter is a supporting organisation of the event.

Date: June 13, 2024 (Thursday) 
Time: 8:30am – 17:30pm
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Website: https://www.cloudforum.hk

CSA HKM supports the 2024 Hong Kong Cloud & Datacenter Convention

As one of the most developed data center and cloud computing markets in Asia, Hong Kong is very likely to witness the growth of data center investment. The region has also witnessed the deployment of 5G technology, which may increase the number of interconnected devices in China. Mainland China’s demand for cross-border overseas business is also stimulating the growth of cloud computing service industries such as Hong Kong cloud servers. Hong Kong companies have a high level of service awareness and are more willing to adopt the latest industry trends, such as virtualization and cloud computing. Virtualization has become the key to data center consolidation, which can compress more virtual machines into physical servers and significantly increase server utilization.

Diving deep into these transformative trends, exploring the latest in hypergrowth and investment, securing the connected enterprise, and the role of AI, automation, and the intelligent edge. The 2024 Hong Kong Cloud & Datacenter Convention help industry leaders and experts navigate the challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of cloud and data centers, with a focus on building trust and resilience in the age of AI, unlocking the power of 5G and edge computing, and shaping the future workforce.

Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter is a supporting organisation of the event.  Details of the event are:

DATE: April 18, 2024 (Thursday)
TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
VENUE: Kowloon Shangri-La, 64 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui
DETAILS: https://clouddatacenter.events/events/hong-kong-cloud-datacenter-convention-2024/

CSA HKM Supports Tram Body Design Contest

To prevent the general public from falling into online traps, and strengthen city-wide defence against cyberattacks, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) and the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) have jointly organised a Tram Body Design Contest “Together, We Create a Safe Cyberworld” to arouse public awareness of cybersecurity. The Contest is now open for application!

Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter is a Supporting Organisation of this contest.

Details of the Contest are shown below:

CATEGORIES: Primary School, Secondary School, Open
CHARGE: Free
DETAILS: https://www.hkcert.org/event/build-a-secure-cyberspace-2024-together-we-create-a-safe-cyberworld-tram-body-design-contest
SUBMISSION: Submission by Post or in Person / Online Submission
DEADLINE: April 15, 2024

CSA HKM Supports HKIB Cybersecurity Solutions Day 2024

The Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter is a proud supporter of the HKIB Cybersecurity Solutions Day 2024, which will be held at HKCEC on Friday, March 15, 2024.

With the theme “Ensuring Vigilance: AI-Powered Cybersecurity for a Changing Landscape”, the event presents a unique opportunity to explore how AI-driven strategies revolutionise our approach to cyber threats, from AI-enhanced phishing detection to preemptive identification of novel vulnerabilities.

Experts will share insights on leveraging AI to improve operational resilience and drive effective cybersecurity measures. Special emphasis will be placed on empowering CISOs and security experts with cutting-edge AI tools and technologies. The exhibition area, supported by world-leading cybersecurity vendors, will showcase the latest innovative AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and best practices.

DATE: March 15, 2024 (Friday)
TIME: 9:00 am – 4:40 pm
VENUE: N101, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center, Wanchai
DETAILS: https://hkibcyber.hkib.org/hkibcyber2024/index.html

CSA HKM Supports the Digital Economy Summit 2024

The Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter is a proud supporter of the Digital Economy Summit 2024.

Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Cyberport, the event comes with a theme of Smarter Technovation for All: Forging a Sustainable Future.

It will be held on April 12 – 13 and will delve into the transformative power of smart cities, exploring how cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications are reshaping the urban landscape and modern digital economy through the lenses of sustainability, connectivity, and resilience. Through discussing the future disruption of various smart city pillars around the world, the event serves as a platform for thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to collaborate, share insights, and co-create a future where cities thrive as dynamic, livable, and forward-thinking hubs of innovation.

DATE: April 12-13, 2024 (Friday and Saturday)
VENUE: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre & Online
DETAILS: https://www.digitaleconomysummit.hk/en/index

CSA HKM Knowledge Sharing Event – February 2024

CSA Knowledge Sharing Event provides an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity professionals to discuss the latest trends and developments in IT and in the process build a close-knitted cybersecurity community in Hong Kong and Macau.

This month we have invited Mr Louis Cheung, Senior Regional Systems Engineer from Illumio, to deliver a talk on “Extend the Zero Trust Segmentation to the Cloud environment”.

Modern organizations rely on the cloud to run their critical systems and store their most valuable data. Despite this, it’s evident that today’s cloud security solutions are continuing to fail when it comes to safeguarding companies against breaches.  This session will covers key findings from the Cloud Security Index 2023 and the issues plaguing cloud deployments today.

Please do not miss this opportunity to learn from the expert and connect with your peers. Participants may claim 1.5 CPE.

DETAILS:

DATE: February 7, 2024 (Wednesday)

TIME: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

FORMAT: Webinar
TOPIC: Extend the Zero Trust Segmentation to the Cloud environment
LANGUAGE: Cantonese
SPEAKER: Louis Cheung, Sr. Regional Systems Engineer, Illumio

VIEW THE PRESENTATION: https://youtu.be/ucY27sn2VkM

THE SPEAKER:

Louis Cheung has over 20 years’ experience in security industry helping enterprise customer in consultation, solution design and security best practice across Asia Pacific. He helps prospects and customers understand micro-segmentation in all its forms and how Illumio solve problems for organizations across different industries.

Louis Cheung is specializebd in multiple security domains across Zero Trust Architecture, Micro-Segmentation, Intrusion Prevention, Public Cloud Application and Workload protection, Data Protection, Advanced Threat Prevention & Next Generation Firewall Technologies.

Before joining Illumio, Louis served regional and global enterprise customers across the globe by working with world-leading IT security firms including McAfee & Check Point. Louis Cheung also hold the following security industry certifications: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Cyber Security Professional Awards (CSPA) 2023


The Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of Hong Kong Police Force, the Government Computer Emergency Response Team Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre are going to co-organise the Cyber Security Professional Awards (CSPA) 2023. 

The CSPA 2023 aims to foster collaboration and exchange of cyber security expertise and best practices among various prominent sectors in Hong Kong.  This unique platform allows cyber security personnel to showcase their achievement, while also recognising their remarkable contributions to the field.

This year, the CSPA 2023 extends its invitation to all personnel working in organisation belonging to the designated sectors listed below in Hong Kong:

1. Internet & Cloud Services
2. Telecommunication Services
3. Government Departments & Public Bodies
4. Transportation & Public Utilities
5. Banking & Finance
6. Cyber Security Audit & Consulting
7. Cyber Security Education & Training
8. Cyber Security Startups & SMEs

The judging panel, hailing from diverse prominent sectors, will evaluate and select the best participants for the gold, silver, bronze and merit awards for each of the eight designated sectors. 

For further details of the CSPA 2023, please visit https://cyberdefender.hk/en-us/cspa2023/.  Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact 3660 4367 or email to cspa@police.gov.hk.

CSA HKM Supports the Cybersecurity Symposium 2023

The Cybersecurity Symposium 2023 aims to unite quangos, enterprises and other local organisations in Hong Kong to address the cybersecurity challenge in the digital era and explore how the industry can collaborate to enhance the overall cybersecurity resilience of Hong Kong. The symposium features keynote presentations, panel discussions, solution showcases, and a networking reception, presenting opportunities for participants to network with peers and exchange insights on strategies for mitigating cyber threats.

Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter is a proud supporter of the event.

DATE: December 14, 2023, Thursday
TIME: 2:30 – 7:00 pm
VENUE: Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
LANGUAGE: Cantonese and Putonghua
DETAILS: https://www.cybersechub.hk/en/eventDetail/cybersecurity-symposium-2023
REGISTRATION: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cotCu30YH0CsJCiWwGVGR7kFoIkWelVKthyaiJE1VBxURFlXRDM2MlBWUENIWTNYNU5PT0xKR0QzNiQlQCN0PWcu

CSA HKM Knowledge Sharing Event – December 2023


In the last CSA HKM Knowledge Sharing Event of the year, our expert speaker will share his experience on how to infiltrate US DoD.

During the Covid-19 pandemic meant that most of us were confined indoors. During the lockdown period, our speaker Sheikh Rizan had a brief stint with Bug Bounties. He started hacking for hackerone, bugcrowd and yeswehack. One of his targets was the US Department of Defense public Cloud hosted servers & NASA VPNs.

In the session he will tell his story of how he found several critical vulnerabilities that allowed him to exfiltrate PII (personal identifiable information) data belonging to new army recruits, reset accounts belonging to US Military personnels. All his findings were responsibly disclosed via their respective BBP and VDP programmes back in 2020. The reports had been made public at his hackerone profile.

Participants will claim 1 CPE.

DATE: December 15, 2023 (Friday)
TIME: 12:30 – 01:30 pm
FORMAT: Webinar
TOPIC: Infiltrating US DoD – The Journey & Experience
LANGUAGE: English
SPEAKER: Sheikh Rizan, Security Researcher

THE SPEAKER:
Rizan is a passionate Cybersecurity professional with more than 20 years of experience. He holds several industry relevant certifications including CISSP, CISA, OSCP, OSCE & OSWE. He had published 9 public CVEs and had reported security bugs to various Bug Bounty and VDP programmes. Rizan was also part of a Cyber security surveillance group supporting law enforcement agencies globally in lawful interception. He is currently leading a group of talented security testers for consulting firm based out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is also a certified Trainer and had presented technical talks at several Cyber Security conferences in the region.

VIEW THE PRESENTATION: https://youtu.be/CeQXGBget2o