HKSAR Government highly concerned about Microsoft system outage
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is highly concerned about the massive technical outage of Microsoft system today (July 19) and has assigned the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration (DCS) to monitor the situation. The DCS has asked government departments to closely keep in view developments under their purview and be prepared to make prompt response as well as immediate reports where necessary. The DCS will also give instructions as necessary.
The operation of government systems has remained normal and no incident report is received from departments in relation to their systems (including critical infrastructures under their purview). As regards individual airlines whose systems are affected by the Microsoft system outage, the Hong Kong International Airport has immediately activated the emergency response system to minimise the impact of the incident on travellers.
The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer has communicated with Microsoft and urged the company to release solution to the public and provide support to affected users as soon as possible.
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"2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign" launched
In support of the China Cybersecurity Week, the "2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign" organised by the Digital Policy Office (DPO) was officially launched today (September 7). It was kicked off with the "2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Fun Day", jointly organised by the DPO, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre. The Fun Day, themed "Together, We Create a Safe Cyberworld", aims to promote public awareness of cybersecurity through exhibitions, interactive games and seminars.
In addition to the Fun Day held today, the DPO will organise a series of activities from September to December to fully echo with the China Cybersecurity Week. It includes a DPO-led Hong Kong cybersecurity industry delegation visit to Nansha, Guangzhou, where industry representatives will take part in the China Cybersecurity Week Summit and Cybersecurity Expo to deepen exchange and collaboration with their counterparts in Guangdong. Also, the DPO will spearhead the first real-life cybersecurity attack and defence drill in Hong Kong in November.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, said, "Safeguarding cybersecurity is a long-term task that requires city-wide participation. We hope that through this series of activities of the cybersecurity week, we will not only enhance public awareness on this front, but also create a more secure and efficient cyberspace, for safeguarding the cybersecurity of our country and Hong Kong."
The "2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Week Fun Day" will be held from today until September 15 for nine days at D·PARK in Tsuen Wan. It features game booths to educate the public on cybersecurity in a lively manner. The award presentation ceremony of the Cybersecurity Tram Body Design Contest and a seminar on cybersecurity were also held today. The winning entries of the open category of the contest have been printed on the tram body and showcased to the public at various districts on Hong Kong Island from September 2 until September 29. On the other hand, cybersecurity experts introduced common cyber pitfalls, shared real-life cases and provided simple anti-scam security tips to the public in the seminar.
"2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign" launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign" launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign" launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign" launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
