Hong Kong launches Cybersecurity Service Providers Connect Programme to enhance local enterprises' cybersecurity resilience.

Cybersecurity Service Providers Connect Programme briefing webinar for service providers held today

The Digital Policy Office (DPO) worked with the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) to launch the Cybersecurity Service Providers Connect Programme to support local enterprises in enhancing their cybersecurity. Over 70 industry practitioners from more than 40 cybersecurity-related enterprises attended the briefing webinar for service providers today (June 25) to learn about the programme details.

The programme aims to strengthen the connection between cybersecurity service providers and local businesses and organisations, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to assist in sourcing suitable cybersecurity solutions. After categorisation and vetting, the HKCERT will put the information of service providers meeting predefined requirements on a dedicated website to facilitate SMEs in sourcing and procuring suitable cybersecurity services. The related solutions mainly cover four service areas: Internet Security Solution, Cybersecurity Assessment Service, Managed Security and Incident Response Service, and Cybersecurity Training Service. Meanwhile, the programme also includes the provision of a cybersecurity resource hub, offering guidance on cybersecurity solutions and references for best practices in cybersecurity for SMEs.

In addition to the programme, the DPO has also partnered with the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited to launch the free and integrated security service "Cybersec One" in March 2025, helping participating organisations identify website vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, and provide solutions to empower local secondary schools and primary schools, non-governmental organisations and SMEs to strengthen their cybersecurity resilience in all dimensions. The DPO will continue to safeguard cybersecurity in Hong Kong through fostering industry collaboration and uniting diverse stakeholders, thus promoting the sustainable development of Hong Kong's digital economy.

Eleven men and one woman arrested in connection with murder in Tin Shui Wai

     Police have further arrested 11 men and a woman in connection with a murder case in Tin Shui Wai since August. Among them, two men aged 29 and 32 were arrested for murder at Shenzhen Bay Port today (December 26) and are being detained for investigation.

     The other nine men (including one non-ethnic Chinese man) and the woman were arrested for murder, assisting offenders and perverting the course of public justice between August and November in various districts across Hong Kong.

     Investigation revealed that the arrestees are suspected to be connected with a murder case happened in Tin Shui Wai on August 25, in which a 51-year-old man died.

     In connection with the case, Police have arrested a total of 23 men and four women, aged between 25 and 67. Eleven of the arrestees have been laid holding charges with murder, conspiracy to murder, assisting offenders and perverting the course of justice respectively. The cases were mentioned at the Fanling Magistrates' Courts between August and November. Fourteen arrestees have been released on bail, and two are being detained for further enquiries.     

     Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of New Territories North is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the case or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3362.

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