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CSA HKM Knowledge Sharing Event – March 2023

Cybersecurity in Cloud Computing is always changing. In this ever-changing world we have a lot of things happening. Our Council member – Samuel NG is a definitely a pioneer in this industry. He would like to bring in a hot topic in IT world – ChatGPT.

The rise of cyber threats in recent years has made cybersecurity an increasingly critical concern for individuals and organizations alike especially organization utilizing cloud infrastructures.

To combat these threats, there is a growing need for advanced technologies that can help identify and mitigate risks in real-time. One such technology is ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI, that can be utilized in the field of cybersecurity to provide a range of benefits in both defensive & offensive operations.

ChatGPT has the capability to analyze and understand natural language, enabling it to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in complex data sets, including network traffic, email communications, and social media posts.

Additionally, ChatGPT can assist in developing more effective security policies and protocols, as well as provide real-time threat intelligence and incident response. As a result, ChatGPT has the potential to greatly enhance the cybersecurity landscape and improve the overall safety and security of individuals and organizations.

Participants will claim 1 CPE.

DATE: March 2, 2023 (Thursday)
TIME: 12:30 – 01:30 pm
FORMAT: Webinar
TOPIC: ChatGPT/OpenAI for Cybersecurity and Cloud
LANGUAGE: Cantonese
SPEAKER: Samuel NG, Vice Chairman of Cloud Security Alliance (HK & Macau Chapter)

AGENDA:

  • Explain about the functions of ChatGPT with demonstration
  • Explain about its relationship with Cloud Computing and CyberSecurity area
  • Explore how ChatGPT can help our CyberSecurity industry.

THE SPEAKER:

Passion fuelled cybersecurity professional with leadership trained by armed forces, Capt. (R) Samuel has extensive experience in all cybersecurity domains from both technical and management perspectives balancing “getting-hands dirty” with technological matters & executive presence working with senior management in various corporate industries, government & military sectors.

He brought value to organisations by orientating governance, controls, risks and business strategies ultimately upholding the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) at highest standards to risk appetite accordingly. As a 14-years Malaysian army veteran with master’s degree and multiple infosec-recognised certifications, he progressed his career to Hong Kong, contributing to various sectors including: banking, telecommunication, cloud, IT infrastructures, start-ups, Cybersecurity R&D etc.

Samuel is an active member of Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter as Vice Chairman of Programs & Research, actively participating in various cybersecurity events as speaker, panelist and moderator. Besides, he is also a guest lecturer in Hong Kong University Space, teaching subjects such as network attacks & digital forensics. Currently exercising his expertise in the Hong Kong cybersecurity commercial community, making efforts to create value in every way possible with a never-stop-learning attitude.

VIEW THE PRESENTATION: https://youtu.be/u0hNrMacDno

Post event updates:

OrganizationDescriptionsURL Link
Cloud Security AllianceCybersecurity Implications of ChatGPThttps://bit.ly/3kQtFP8
Cloud Security AllianceChatGPT discussionhttps://circle.cloudsecurityalliance.org/discussion/chatgpt-research
HKCERTAdopt Good Cyber Security Practices to Make AI Your Friends not Foeshttps://www.hkcert.org/blog/adopt-good-cyber-security-practices-to-make-ai-your-friends-not-foes
HKCERTVerify from Various Sources to Ensure Security When Searching for Answers with AIhttps://www.hkcert.org/blog/verify-from-various-sources-to-ensure-security-when-searching-for-answers-with-ai
OGCIO of HKSAR GovernmentEthical Artificial Intelligence Frameworkhttps://www.ogcio.gov.hk/en/our_work/infrastructure/methodology/ethical_ai_framework/
PCPD of HKSARGuidance on Ethical Development and Use of AIhttps://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/news_events/media_statements/press_20210818.html

Followup after January 2023 Knowledge Sharing Event

After our January 2023 Knowledge Sharing Event, we mentioned that we have totally 15 sample questions from CCSK, CCSP and CCAK examinations for participants, members and any interested parties to explore.

As part of the requirement for “Special discount” to participants, you can click to the link and answer the questions here.

You will have to answer the questions with valid email account. After we collect your attempts and email account and preference in which certificate/certification training, we will select lucky winner(s) and contact you directly. You can only perform one attempt the questions.

We will complete the challenge by 15 Feb 2023. Happy attempt.

CSA HKM Knowledge Sharing Event – January 2023

Chinese New Year is coming and it is a good time to plan your learning process and schedule.

In this year the Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter will continue to lead and conduct more cloud security and audit training. In February and March 2023, CSA HKM and Hatter Company Limited jointly organized two RTTP supported Cloud Security Training courses.

How to prepare, understand and get the best training that drives your career plan. In this Knowledge Sharing Event, Ricci Ieong, Vice-Chairman of Cloud Security Alliance (HK & Macau) chapter will share different context and direction of different cloud security trainings (such as CCSK, CCAK, CCSP).

Participants will claim 1 CPE.

DATE: January 31, 2023 (Tuesday)
TIME: 12:30 – 01:30 pm
FORMAT: Webinar
TOPIC: Plan your Cloud Security Training for this year
LANGUAGE: Cantonese
SPEAKER: Ricci IEONG, Vice Chairman of Cloud Security Alliance (HK & Macau Chapter)

AGENDA:

  • Comparison of different cloud security certificate/certification courses
  • Highlights about the different certificate examinations and preparation for examinations
  • Understand other Cloud Computing Training by Cloud Security Alliance
  • Special discount will be given to (selected) participants.

THE SPEAKER:

Dr. Ricci Ieong is one of the course developers and one of the four pioneer trainers of the CCAK course worldwide. Dr. Ieong is a qualified Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) instructor and grandfathered to teach the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK). He is also an authorized ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).

Apart from running his consulting business, Dr. Ieong delivers lectures in local universities. He is both an Adjunct Assistant Professor teaching Cybersecurity courses and an authorized trainer in AWS Academy in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He teaches Applied Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies course at Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Dr. Ieong is the Vice Chairman of professional development of Cloud Security Alliance (HK & Macau Chapter) and has served on CSA Cloud Incident Response Working Group and Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) Working Group. He is an active speaker at numerous security events, including CSA summits, in Hong Kong and throughout APAC. He is one of the recipients of 2021 Ron Knode Service Award awarded by CSA.

REGISTRATION: https://csahkmkse2301.eventbrite.hk

Followup links to 15 sample questions from CCSK, CCSP and CCAK exam.

Christmas Gift for CSA HKM Members

World cup 2022 is completed and Christmas time is coming. Merry Christmas to all of you. We will have our knowledge sharing talk on 22 Dec 2022 (Thursday) as usual in lunch time. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn something from our China based Service Provider.

Other than knowledge sharing session, we would also like to announce some more Christmas gifts for all of you, our members, the CCAK and CCSK class discounts.

We will organize our second round CCAK training. Our CCAK 2 days training class will be conducted before end of this year on 28 – 29 Dec 2022. As a Christmas gift to our members, you can get 40% off Special Christmas discount for non-RTTP applicants.

There will be another CCAK 3 days training to be held on 3 – 5 Jan 2023 for more hands on training for Cloud Audit.

Besides, CSA (HK and Macau Chapter) together with Hatter Company Limited also achieved to get RTTP funding support for CCSK Training (with examination token). If you plan to take CCSK exam in the coming year, the actual amount you need to pay cover the examination token, course material and course lecture that you can learn more together. The CCSK training will be held on 20 – 21 Feb 2023 for CCSK Basic training (2 days) or 20 – 22 Feb 2023 CCSK Plus training (3 days).

You can always register through RTTP web site or contact the training vendor here.

More Trainings about Cloud Security in the Cloud Security Alliance

Last week, when I taught the CCSP class by ISC2 in Hong Kong Productivity Council, I discussed with the participants in our cloud journey about the upcoming trend in Cloud Security which are Cloud Data Security, Zero Trust and Cloud Audit.

Almost at the same time, Cloud Security Alliance published the new document about Cloud Data Security and Zero Trust Training.

Cloud Data Security is one of the most important elements within Cloud Security. So CSA published the Understanding Cloud Data Security and Priorities. This summarises what should be the priorities in defining cloud data security aspects. More details can be found in this link.

Zero Trust Technology is considered as one of the hot topics in this year. Many companies mentioned about their solutions related to Zero Trust. In fact, Zero Trust Technology is not just a specific product but a philosophy and mindset. CSA CTO Daniele Catteddu mentioned about this in both the ISSummit 2022 event and also in CSA HK & Macau Chapter Summit 2022 event that held this month. In the presentation, Daniele also mentioned that CSA is going to develop a micro training series which is open and free for everyone. So it is definitely a good time for us to learn online together.

In the event, Daniele also mentioned about Cloud Audit Training which is CCAK training. After some time, we (CSA and Hatter Company Limited) successfully get the CCAK and hopefully CCSK (another flagship training by Cloud Security Alliance) to be officially endorsed by VTC under the RTTP program. Our first public class will be held on 7 – 9 Nov, 2022 (virtually through zoom). Seats are still available for registration.

Lastly, CSA also prepared some Cloud Security for Financial Services webinar. So anyone can check in and join the webinar.

Happy Learning.

Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) – More classes in Hong Kong and Macau

After announcing our first local class on Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) class in Hong Kong, we received more official supports from VTC that more of our CCAK class are now officially accepted RTTP approved training programs (That is, 66% off from the listed price of the course).

In the coming 2 months, we will have 4 available CCAK classes that available for interested parties at different pace. 2 days, 3 days and weekly evening classes are available for different participants to take the class online.

In order to catch this training opportunity for yourself or your company offered by Cloud Security Alliance (HK & Macau) chapter and Hatter Company Limited, you can check the list of courses within the schedule CCAK class schedule.

If you are interested in registering the class, you can register in the RTTP web site or in Hatter Company CCAK class site.

More cloud security and audit class will be available soon.

Happy Learning.

Cyber-Dependent Crimes and Jurisdictional Issues (HKLRC Consultation Paper) Discussion Forum

The consultation paper on Cyber-Dependent Crimes and Jurisdictional Issues was published by the Cybercrime Sub-committee of the Law Reform Commission on July 20, 2022.  

https://www.hkreform.gov.hk/en/publications/cybercrime.htm

The purpose of the consultation paper is to make preliminary proposals for law reform on addressing the issues of the protection of individuals’ rights as well as the criminal activities carried out by the rapid developments of information technology, the computer and the internet.

This consultation is affecting our future view in CyberSecurity area. The proposed five cyber-dependent crimes mentioned in the paper will definitely impacts all of us including CyberSecurity practitioners and even IT practitioners.

Thus, Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong & Macau Chapter is working with HKU Computer Science Department, as well as Information Security and Forensics Society (https://www.isfs.org.hk), Hong Kong Computer Society (https://www.hkcs.org.hk) and other IT organisations to jointly organise a Tech Forum to discuss on the topic.

Online Discussion will be held on September 14, 2022:

DATE: September 14, 2022 (Wednesday)
TIME: 18:30 – 20:30 (HK Time)
FORMAT: Online Zoom
TOPIC: HKU-CS Online Tech Forum and Discussion:  the Consultation Paper on Cyber-Dependent Crimes and Jurisdictional Issues

Agenda

  • Opening Remarks
  • Brief Introduction – The Purpose Of This Forum
  • Brief Introduction – The Consultation Paper
  • Q&A Session
  • Closing Remarks

Free registration at https://forms.gle/eJtEsxGZkrMPFQ5HA

Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) – First local class in Hong Kong and Macau

Auditing of Cloud Computing Environment is getting more important than ever. More application and infrastructure already implemented in the Cloud Environment.

In last month, Cloud Security Alliance and ISACA jointly promoted the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) virtual class with discount.

In this month, after we got the confirmation from VTC for the RTTP approval, we can start to offer our first CCAK class in Hong Kong locally. In order to catch this training for yourself or your company, Cloud Security Alliance (HK & Macau) chapter and Hatter Company Limited offer this CCAK evening (Hybrid Class) from 23 August 2022 to 20 Sep 2022 on every Tuesday from 19:00 – 22:00.

If you are interested in registering the first ever CCAK class, you can register and check the link in RTTP web site and apply directly.

CSA (HK and Macau) Chapter members will be entitled to membership discount. For non-CSA (HK&M) Chapter member, you will also be granted with the CSA (HK and Macau) Chapter membership, after taking the class.

[CSA Research] – Top Threats to Cloud Computing Pandemic Eleven

Cloud Security Alliance’s Top Threats reports have traditionally aimed to raise awareness of threats, risks, and vulnerabilities in the cloud. Such issues are often the result of the shared, on-demand nature of cloud computing.

In this sixth installment, CSA surveyed 703 industry experts on security issues in the cloud industry. This year the respondents identified eleven salient threats, risks, and vulnerabilities in their cloud environments. The Top Threats Working Group used the survey results and its expertise to create the 2022 Top Cloud Threats report – the ‘Pandemic Eleven’.

Download it here: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/artifacts/top-threats-to-cloud-computing-pandemic-eleven/

CSAHKM Additional Sharing on Log4j on 17 December 2021

Log4j exploit is definitely the hottest topic over this week. Many of the IT company or IT support person said it is the Log4j week. We definitely do not want to be inert or reactive about this hot topic, but we should also not be over reactive by the incident.

So on top of our scheduled regular monthly knowledge sharing session event on this week 17 Dec 2021, CSA (HK & Macau Chapter) consider that it would be a good time that we squeeze 20 minutes from our sharing session and seize this time to pull in a panel to talk about this Log4j exploit attack method, defense mechanism, solutions by cloud service provider for cloud users and current trend detected about the attack in the wild and next step that we could do.

So we will have the following speakers in the panel this friday 17 Dec 2021. You just need join in the event by registering at the same knowledge sharing session link, https://csahkmkse2112.eventbrite.hk

Samuel NG (ASTRI and CSA HKM Vice Chairman of Programs & Research) will cover the attack method of Log4j exploits.

Otto LEE (HKCERT and CSA HKM Vice Chairman – Secretarial & Treasurer) will highlight the alerts and updates about the Log4j vulnerability.

Pike WONG (Data Voyager) will cover the observed current and changes of attack pattern of Log4j related attack in this week.

Vincent IP (PISA, Hon. Secretary & Treasurer) will share the mitigation solutions that corporate and SME can use to reduce the attack currently.

Harry PUN (Microsoft and Deputy Chairman) will give us some input and advises how cloud service provider did to manage the incident and what solutions they provide to cloud user.

Also join our organisation CSA HKM for more benefits and more event in the coming year. You can have discount in our CCSK, CCAK and CCSP training.

DATE: December 17, 2021 (Friday)

TIME: (New time) 13:15 – 13:45 pm

VENUE: Webinar

View the presentation: https://youtu.be/FuFB13MgXX4

(start from 00:47:46)