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To strengthen the capability of government bureaux/departments (B/Ds) against emerging cyber attacks, the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) co-organised the first Inter-Departmental Cyber Security Drill with the Government Computer Emergency Response Team Hong Kong (GovCERT.HK) at the Central Government Offices on January 10.


The tabletop drill, the first of its kind organised in Hong Kong, marked a milestone for the Force on its collaboration with other B/Ds on enhancing cyber security. As B/Ds are prominent components of the critical infrastructure sector, both the Force and GovCERT.HK stressed that it is imperative to boost the overall competency of B/Ds in mitigating cyber threats.


A total of 30 B/Ds participated in the drill, which covered scenarios about four most prominent cyber attacks - denial-of-service attack, web defacement, data leakage and ransomware infection. Following the tabletop discussion, the representatives were invited to share their ideas and experience. The CSTCB and GovCERT.HK then gave expert advice to ensure that all participants were fully aware of the prevailing cyber threats as well as the recommended preventive and responding actions.


The drill offered an excellent platform for B/Ds to assess their cyber security preparedness and formulate effective strategies to maintain their resilience. It also demonstrated the Force’s determination to share its expertise in handling and investigating cyber security incidents.

CSTCB and GovCERT.HK jointly organise the first Inter-Departmental Cyber Security Drill
CSTCB and GovCERT.HK jointly organise the first Inter-Departmental Cyber Security Drill
Assistant Commissioner (Crime) Chung Siu-yeung hopes the drill would strengthen the capability of B/Ds to protect their information systems against cyber attacks
Assistant Commissioner (Crime) Chung Siu-yeung hopes the drill would strengthen the capability of B/Ds to protect their information systems against cyber attacks
Superintendent of CSTCB Dr Law Yuet-wing guides the participants to discuss the best practices for handling cyber security incidents
Superintendent of CSTCB Dr Law Yuet-wing guides the participants to discuss the best practices for handling cyber security incidents
Representatives of B/Ds discuss ways to cope with various cyber attack scenarios
Representatives of B/Ds discuss ways to cope with various cyber attack scenarios
The drill adds real-case elements to give the participants a better understanding of cyber threats
The drill adds real-case elements to give the participants a better understanding of cyber threats
Assistant Government Chief Information Officer (Cyber Security and Standards) Mr Wong Chi-kwong thanks the participants for taking part in the drill
Assistant Government Chief Information Officer (Cyber Security and Standards) Mr Wong Chi-kwong thanks the participants for taking part in the drill