Other useful references on IT Security

• To raise public awareness and promote ethics on information security, Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) has set up the InfoSec website (www.infosec.gov.hk), which serves as a one-stop portal to facilitate public access to various information security related resources and updates as well as measures and best practices for protecting businesses and individuals.
• Besides the Infosec website, OGCIO also set up Cyber Security Information Portal (www.cybersecurity.hk) which provides guidelines and cyber security tool information for the public to conduct health checks on computers, mobile devices and websites.  With the information provided by the portal, the public can gain a better understanding of potential security risks in the cyber world and the security measures to guard against cyber attacks.
• CyberDefender (https://cyberdefender.hk/) is fully supported by the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force. CyberDefender provides people from all walks of life with information about cyber security, information security and cybercrime.  It also offers security advice and safety tips from a professional perspective.
• Managed by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT)(www.hkcert.org) is the centre for coordination of computer security incident response for local enterprises and Internet Users.  Its missions are to facilitate information disseminating, provide advice on preventive measures against security threats and to promote information security awareness.
• The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) organised a seminar on “Enhancing Data Security to Prevent Cyber Attacks” in hybrid mode on 7 November 2023 to explain the means to enhance cybersecurity and highlight some recommended data security measures as well as mention the latest trends of cyber threats for organisations by using real cybercrime cases as examples. Please click here for presentation decks (Chinese only).