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This month, the Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA) is pleased to name Ken Lam as its Member of the Month for July. Ken serves as Assistant Vice President of Security Business in Product Marketing & Solutions Consulting at HKT Limited. With over 15 years of experience helping organisations of all sizes strengthen their cybersecurity posture, his work spans product marketing, solutions consulting, and hands-on engagement with enterprises navigating an increas

On June 5th, 2026, Hong Kong Sino Bridge Limited (Sino Bridge) officially joined the HKCNSA as a corporate member. Sino Bridge specializes in information technology and digitalization solution services. Its business covers areas such as system integration, cloud computing, network infrastructure, information security, and enterprise digital transformation, providing comprehensive technical services to enterprises and institutions. Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA (

A recent data breach involving Hong Kong appliance distributor Shun Hing Group has raised concerns over cybersecurity and personal data protection. According to reporting by the South China Morning Post, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has launched an investigation after the company disclosed that personal data relating to as many as 1.05 million individuals had been maliciously encrypted. The affected information reportedly includes the names, addres

This month, the Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA) is pleased to name Stefano Fois as its Member of the Month for June. Stefano serves as the Association's Research Director, with a long-standing focus on digital transformation, IT governance, and cybersecurity. He has led large-scale transformation programmes across banking, insurance, retail, and luxury goods sectors. His work centres on a core question: how organisations can simultaneously balance innova

Reprinted from HK 01 The Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA) successfully hosted the HKCNSA Symposium 2026 on 25 June. Under the theme “Compliance vs. Achieving Business Objectives: From Data Privacy to AI Governance,” the symposium brought together representatives from government, industry, academia and international cybersecurity experts to explore how organizations can strike a balance between compliance requirements and business development in the digita

Reprinted from Wen Wei Po The Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA) successfully hosted the HKCNSA Symposium 2026 on 25 June under the theme “Compliance vs. Achieving Business Objectives: From Data Privacy to AI Governance.” The symposium brought together representatives from government, industry, academia, and international cybersecurity experts to explore how organizations can balance compliance requirements with business development in the digital economy w

Reprinted from IT Pro Magazine Organized by the Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA), the Cybersecurity Symposium 2026 was successfully held recently, bringing together industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals, government representatives and technology experts to discuss artificial intelligence governance, data privacy, critical infrastructure protection, and enterprise risk management. In his opening remarks, David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA, said

May 7th, 2026，Dracosec Research Limited (DracoSe) cofficially joined the HKCNSA as a corporate member. DracoSec is a leading compliance-based cybersecurity service provider in Hong Kong, officially certified by HKCERT. It has been deeply involved in the compliance sector of local critical infrastructure. The entire team holds the OffSec qualification, covering all dimensions of security assessment in AI/OT/cloud computing. It provides practical offensive and defensive solutio

Wen Wei Po — Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman The Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA) held the “HKCNSA Symposium 2026 Annual Forum” on June 25, focusing on the theme “From Data Privacy to Artificial Intelligence Governance”—a core issue that is crucial to national security, social stability, and Hong Kong’s overall competitiveness. President Xi Jinping has emphasized that “without cybersecurity, there can be no national security; without informatization, ther

Event Highlight On June 25, 2026, the “HKCNSA Symposium 2026”, organised by the Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA), was successfully held at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Under the theme “Compliance vs. Achieving Business Objectives: From Data Privacy to AI Governance”, the symposium brought together experts from government, industry and academia to exchange insights on AI governance, data privacy, critical infrastructure protection and enterprise risk manag

Exploring AI Governance in the Greater Bay Area to Support National Leadership in Global Standards Hong Kong Wen Wei Po – Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman The evolution of artificial intelligence is progressing far beyond the pace of regulatory frameworks. In 2025, Anthropic reported a cyber espionage case involving Claude Code, in which 80%–90% of the attack chain was autonomously executed by AI. From vulnerability discovery to exploit generation, processes that once took mon

The first comprehensive, evidence-based study of how cybersecurity leaders in Hong Kong actually make investment and vendor selection decisions, not in theory, but under budget pressure, regulatory scrutiny, talent constraints, and a relentless threat landscape. Six Tensions. Five Cases. One Clear Picture of Hong Kong's Cybersecurity Reality. Hong Kong's cybersecurity sector has never faced greater pressure. Cyber incidents reached a record 15,877 in 2025, a 27% year-on-year

This month, HKCNSA is pleased to feature Pierre Malgorn as our May Member of the Month. With extensive experience in cybersecurity consulting and large-scale programme delivery, Pierre has led projects across Europe, Asia and the US, supporting multinational organisations in implementing solutions such as EDR, SIEM and SOC in complex environments. His work offers a practical perspective on how organisations can scale cybersecurity in real-world conditions. Beyond Technolo

On May 7, 2026, Asiainfo Security Technologies (AIStorm) officially joined the HKCNSA as a corporate member. AIStorm is the leading cybersecurity software provider in China, leveraging AI-native security technologies to expand its market globally. Its identity security has ranked first in China for nine consecutive years, while its endpoint security ranks second. Relying on its global brand, it has deeply penetrated Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia, and is empowering the

On May 20, 2026, the Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA) successfully hosted the “Building an Insider Threat Culture in Critical Sectors” luncheon at Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay. The event brought together industry representatives from finance, energy, transportation, and technology sectors to exchange insights on insider threat management and the development of security culture in critical infrastructure environments. The luncheon aimed to enhance i

On May 7, 2026, Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM) officially joined the HKCNSA as a corporate member. JSM is a leading commercial law firm with a long history and significant scale in Asia. It was founded in Hong Kong in 1863 and has representative offices in Beijing and Shanghai. It specializes in cross-border legal affairs and provides services in areas such as banking finance, real estate, and cybersecurity. Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA (right), presented the corp

On 13 May 2026, the Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA) successfully hosted its May Members’ Networking Cocktail at Penne Moon Garden in Causeway Bay, with generous sponsorship from corporate member Everpure. The event brought together industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals, providing a relaxed yet engaging environment for deeper professional connections and meaningful exchanges. Participants engaged in in‑depth discussions on several critical cybe

On March 13, 2026, BSI Pacific Limited (BSI Pacific) officially joined the HKCNSA as a corporate member. BSI Pacific is a subsidiary of the BSI Group. It focuses on standard development and certification services, providing professional evaluations and audits in the fields of cybersecurity and data compliance, helping enterprises enhance their resilience and sustainability capabilities. Mr. David Ip, Founding Chairman of HKCNSA (right), presented the corporate membership cert

On 7 May 2026, the Hong Kong China Network Security Association (HKCNSA), in collaboration with the British Consulate General Hong Kong, BSI, and Howden, successfully held a Cybersecurity Seminar at the British Consulate General Hong Kong. The seminar, themed “Integrating Global Standards with Local Law”, explored how international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 can be effectively implemented within local regulatory frameworks, as well as the role of cyber insurance in enh

This month, HKCNSA is pleased to feature Andrew Pang as our April Member of the Month. Andrew is a seasoned cybersecurity and technology risk professional with over 15 years of experience across IT governance, audit, cloud security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. He currently leads global information security and privacy management at Lalamove as Head of Cybersecurity and Principal Consultant at HKCNSA. Navigating Risk in the Age of AI and Global Complexity Andrew o