Hong Kong Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 Focuses on Strengthening Digital Defense and Collaboration Efforts.

SITI attends Cybersecurity Symposium 2024

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, officiated at the Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 today (December 19) and shared the latest government efforts in safeguarding cybersecurity in Hong Kong. The symposium was co-organised by the Digital Policy Office (DPO) and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited, with the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force as the strategic partner.

In his opening remarks, Professor Sun said, "Hong Kong is expediting the development of a digital economy and a smart city. Enhancing cybersecurity is an important aspect of promoting high-quality economic development and constructing a smart city. There is a pressing need for us to fortify the cybersecurity defense line."

Professor Sun said that maintaining cybersecurity is a common responsibility of the entire society. It requires collaboration of the Government, industry organisations, enterprises and the public at large to create a safer digital environment. He said he looks forward to generating new momentum for the developments of the economies of Hong Kong and the country through the continued joint efforts of the industry and professional bodies, and the good use of Hong Kong's distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world.

To create a secure digital environment in collaboration with government departments and public organisations, the DPO spearheaded the first Hong Kong Cybersecurity Attack and Defence Drill in November. The drill aimed to enhance their skills, experience, and overall defensive capabilities in identifying and responding to cyberattacks. A DPO representative presented a keynote speech at the symposium today to share the valuable achievements and experiences from the drill.

The Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 aimed to foster collaboration between public and private organisations to strengthen Hong Kong's overall cybersecurity defence and resilience capabilities, supporting Hong Kong's development as a leading digital economy, thereby contributing to the high-quality development of the country across all sectors. Several keynote speeches and panel discussion sessions were held during the symposium. It brought together over 30 industry experts and business leaders from the Mainland and Hong Kong, as well as around 1 000 industry professionals from public and private organisations who exchanged views on different topics including emerging threats of cybersecurity, attack and defence strategies, and artificial intelligence governance, together with an exhibition on cybersecurity solutions, enabling participants to learn about the latest information on Hong Kong's cybersecurity progress.

On the day of the symposium, the establishment ceremony of the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association, formed by a number of industry and professional organisations, was held. The establishment was witnessed by the Secretary General of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Wang Songmiao; the Head of the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, Mr Wang Jiang; Professor Sun; the Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Tony Wong; the Director of Management Services of Police, Mr Lui Kam-ho, and other officiating guests.

SITI attends Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SITI attends Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SITI attends Cybersecurity Symposium 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dinosaur Parlour at Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre to open tomorrow

The Development Bureau announced that the Dinosaur Parlour showcasing dinosaur fossils excavated from Port Island will be open to the public tomorrow (December 20). Admission is free.

Located in the courtyard of the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre (HDC) in Kowloon Park, Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, the Dinosaur Parlour consists of a preparation zone and a display zone. Experts from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and staff members will be preparing dinosaur fossils in the Preparation Zone. The public can observe the preparation from a close distance. The Display Zone will showcase dinosaur fossils excavated from Port Island and animal and plant fossils found in Hong Kong, such as ostracod, ammonite and ferns, and information on dinosaurs, the formation and discovery of fossils, and the excavation and preparation of the dinosaur fossils from Port Island.

The opening hours of the HDC and the Dinosaur Parlour are as follows:

Monday to Wednesday and Friday: 10am - 6pm

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10am - 7pm

Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve: 10am - 5pm

Closed on Thursdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of Chinese New Year

In consideration of the actual situation, the HDC may implement crowd control measures to ensure a pleasant experience for visitors. A Development Bureau spokesman said the Dinosaur Parlour will be open for an extended period, continuously showcasing dinosaur fossils unearthed from Port Island. As fossil preparation and research progress, the exhibit content will be updated and enriched accordingly.

Meanwhile, the Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will continue to organise a wide range of educational activities to promote public interest and knowledge in palaeontology. For details, please visit the website of the AMO (www.amo.gov.hk/en/visitor-centre/education-programmes/education-activities/index.html).

Details of the Dinosaur Parlour and videos featuring the dinosaur fossils and fossil excavation on Port Island are also uploaded on the website of the AMO (www.amo.gov.hk/en/visitor-centre/exhibitions/heritage-discovery-centre/dinosaur-parlour/index.html). For enquiries, please call 2208 4488.